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Large-Format Landscape Wall Murals as Architectural Features in Construction Projects

Large-format landscape wall murals bring natural environments into interior spaces at room scale. The FEATHR collaboration with Finnish painter Tamara Piilola transformed her narrative landscape paintings into wall murals up to 7.63 meters wide, featuring Nordic forests, still lakes, and magical realism imagery. These oversized wallcoverings require careful planning for material transport, substrate preparation, and […]

Incorporating Graffiti-Inspired Wall Murals into New Construction and Renovation

Graffiti and street art have moved from outdoor walls into residential interior design through collaborations between design collectives and contemporary artists. The FEATHR collaboration with British mixed media artist Lee Herring introduced bold wallpaper murals that reproduce spray paint textures, palette knife marks, and gestural brushwork at room scale. Herring uses spray paints, markers, and

How Maximalist Artist-Designed Wallpapers Influence Residential Interior Construction

When design collective FEATHR collaborates with contemporary artists like Magnus Gjoen, the resulting wallpaper collections bring museum-quality artwork into residential spaces. Builder interest in these bold wallcoverings has grown significantly, with pattern sizes ranging from Venetian Rococo-inspired florals to Baroque motifs that transform entire rooms. The Gjoen collection draws on maximalist traditions from the Arts

Best Places to Buy a House Outside the US: Evaluating International Property Markets

International real estate investment requires groundwork that goes beyond what a standard home purchase demands. Currency exchange rates, legal systems, tax treaties, and construction cultures all play into the final cost and experience of owning property abroad. A growing number of Americans view this complexity as manageable, especially when compared to the domestic housing challenges

90s Home Décor Trends Making a Comeback in Modern Residential Design

The cyclical nature of design means what was once dated often becomes desirable again. Homeowners today are rediscovering 1990s interior aesthetics, from bold geometric patterns to minimalist natural finishes. Understanding which elements of this era translate well into contemporary homes requires looking beyond nostalgia at actual design principles. Whether you are planning a full renovation

Designing a Tropical Foyer: Materials, Plants, and Layout for Warm-Climate Entryways

The entryway is the first space guests experience when they enter a home, and it sets expectations for everything that follows. A tropical-themed foyer communicates warmth, relaxation, and a connection to nature before visitors see another room. The concept extends beyond simply placing a potted palm by the door. Successful tropical foyer design involves coordinated

DIY Renovations: Realistic Expectations and Practical Planning for Homeowners

Television shows make home renovation look straightforward. A team of professionals transforms a dilapidated house into a showcase property within a single episode, complete with dramatic reveals and emotional music. In reality, the process involves permits, material lead times, unexpected structural issues, and budgets that stretch far beyond initial estimates. Homeowners considering a fixer-upper or

Asian-Inspired Foyer Design: Entryway Ideas Using Natural Materials and Zen Principles

The entryway of a home sets the tone for everything that follows. A foyer designed with Asian aesthetic principles emphasizes calm, order, and a deliberate connection to natural materials. The approach draws on Japanese, Chinese, and Korean design traditions – minimalism and asymmetry in Japanese design, balance and symmetry in Chinese design, harmony with nature

How to Turn an Industrial Loft Into a Warm and Functional Family Home

Industrial lofts, carved from former factories, warehouses, and manufacturing plants, offer the kind of square footage and ceiling height that traditional apartments cannot match. A typical loft preserves exposed brick walls, timber beams, concrete floors, and steel columns – raw structural features that give these spaces their character. But the same qualities that make lofts