Ottoman Turkish design emerged during the height of the Ottoman Empire, a period marked by extensive cultural exchange and artistic innovation. Drawing from Islamic, Byzantine, Persian, and local Anatolian traditions, the style is known for its grand architectural scale, intricately patterned surfaces, and masterful use of light and shadow. From palaces and mosques to urban …
August 4, 2025
Design is a reflection of its time, and color is often its most telling signature. With Colormix Anthology Volume Two, Sherwin-Williams offers a forward-looking exploration of the color families set to define residential and commercial spaces in 2026 and beyond. Unlike traditional trend reports, the Anthology series takes a deeper, more analytical approach. Released biennially, …
August 22, 2025
Ensuring comfort and independence in environments for aging. Ensuring accessibility and compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in senior living facilities is not just about keeping in line with the law; it’s an opportunity within the design community to provide equitable and inclusive care for older adults. Consideration of hardware, fabrics, and furniture …
June 7, 2024
Healthcare design is entering a new era—one where the waiting room feels more like a boutique hotel lobby than a sterile corridor. As patient-centered care continues to shape the built environment, designers are prioritizing comfort, aesthetics, and emotional well-being, starting at the very first point of contact: the lounge. Gone are the days of cold …
August 12, 2025
In celebration of National Inventor’s Day, we honor the transformative spirit of ingenuity that shapes modern design. This palette combines industrial-inspired materials, cutting-edge textures, and forward-thinking finishes to create spaces that inspire creativity and innovation. From metallic sheens to advanced technologies, every detail reflects the originality behind these innovative materials. At the heart of this …
February 13, 2025
Earth Day highlights the critical need for sustainability in interior design, emphasizing a responsibility to create eco-friendly buildings and living spaces. Explore these innovative brands crafting materials with the environment in mind, paving the way for greener design practices that Material Bank thinks are worth checking out. Borrowed Earth Borrowed Earth uses ethically sourced raw materials …
March 29, 2024
Creating inclusive and adaptable work environments for all. The term neurodiversity refers to variations in the human brain regarding sociability, learning, attention, mood, or other mental functions in a non-pathological sense. That sounds like a psychology textbook definition; however, the word ‘neurodiversity’ was created to describe a new movement towards neurological diversity being accepted and …
June 5, 2024
Wood from old shipping crates, backyard fences, and guitars get a second life. This is a story of new life. When designing a space, we are looking to bring a fresh essence into the materials, fixtures, concrete, and drywall. As everything comes together in a unique combination, design creates new life. WD Walls understands the concept …
May 30, 2024
Designing sustainable furniture and spaces is easier than ever before with these materials made from natural sources and recycled or repurposed waste. They aren’t just for sitting around and looking pretty – they’re for making a statement and a difference. MC 1052402 / Senilia by HighSociety is a circular design inspired lampshade collection made from …
October 7, 2024
In a recent article, Kongjian Yu, a Chinese landscape architect, coined a theoretical approach to flood mitigation called “sponge cities”. Yu’s experiences of flooding in the late ‘90s in China encouraged him to reevaluate the gray infrastructure of industrial, modern cities. His concept of sponge cities imagines a water-resilient city built on nature-based ecological infrastructure – …
June 20, 2024
