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Interior designers are selecting materials and colors, using a tablet and various samples like wood, fabrics, and tiles, to create a cohesive design for their project.
Join Lauren Brant on the debut episode of Product Talk as she reveals the top five most-viewed interior products of 2025, highlighting what made them stand out in commercial design...
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Exterior view of The Lodge at Pebble Beach overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the 18th green following a redesign by HBA San Francisco.
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Rendering of the street view of the Dawes Library in Toronto, Canada.
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Editor Lauren Brant's headshot with a graphic notifying readers this is a blog.
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Behr Paint Company's 2026 Color of the Year is Hidden Gem, shown painted in a bathroom.
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Learning Resources

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Unlock the future of commercial real estate with our eBook, "Smart Buildings: The Future of Connectivity in CRE." Discover how cutting-edge technology can transform your facilities...
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This digital resource offers expert advice on design approaches and amenities that are reshaping the workplace.
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Outdoor meeting spaces are becoming more popular because of the many benefits they provide for occupants.
The science behind the positive impacts of outdoor work and meeting spaces.
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SGA conceptualized creative and unique solutions for a residential conversion of a 1972 office tower in Manhattan.
With a surplus of vacant office space, conversions seem to be the logical next step. But do they work and are they viable? This white paper aims to answer those questions and ...

Podcast

Videos

University of Oxford, Life and Mind Building
Oxford's new Life and Mind Building, designed by NBBJ, features a stone facade inspired by Dr. Sage Boettcher's brainwaves, symbolizing the connection between science and design...
Oct. 28, 2025
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Watch this video from Gensler for an inside look at a new project that showcases a people-centric approach, blending bold aesthetics with functional spaces that support the energy...
Aug. 28, 2025

Design Innovation

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interiors+sources editor-in-chief Carrie Meadows imagines a 2025 self-evaluation for the interior design industry
From rising costs to evolving workplace expectations, 2025 tested the industry’s resilience—and revealed how strategic, human-centered design continues to move projects and people...
Dec. 23, 2025
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Hospital visitors enter a lobby with large windows, semi-transparent murals, and a pair of giraffe sculptures, complemented by muted green, blue, and orange seating
Our readers voted for the year’s most inspiring interiors—projects that elevate people, communities, and the planet. Discover the five designs that rose to the top.
Dec. 17, 2025
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Quiet room in healthcare facility with woman seated in a meditation pose on the floor
This first article in a series explores the primary aspects of designing behavioral health facilities, emphasizing safety, patient experience, and modern treatment methods.
Dec. 17, 2025
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Office worker walking across contemporary commercial workspace, with overlay of teal dollar signs to indicate budget
How cost pressures, early pricing, and hybrid-workplace needs are reshaping commercial interior design workflows.
Dec. 17, 2025

Sustainable Practices

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An interior office with open plan, zones for lounge and conversation with soft seating, and workstations with overhead acoustic treatments
A look at where firms are making real strides in material health, and where new opportunities await as the industry pushes toward more holistic, intentional design.
Dec. 8, 2025
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interiors+sources announces 28 winners in the 2025 Product Innovation Awards program. Background image of white lobby with blue, gold, and black modern artwork, from Wineo Flooring.
Discover the materials, systems, and surfaces recognized for pushing the market forward with circularity, performance, and technical sophistication at their core.
Dec. 2, 2025
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Wege Prize High School Collaborative Studio 2025 participants with program director Gayle DeBruyn
A program led by Kendall College of Art and Design introduces teens to ‘wicked problems’ that demand creative and circular design solutions, inspiring them to initiate change....
Oct. 30, 2025
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ASID GATHER 2025 participants onstage in attire inspired by the 70s disco era.
This dynamic conference combined elements of a family reunion, design lab, and disco, featuring 1970s-inspired ensembles, immersive sessions, and recognition of outstanding contribution...
Oct. 27, 2025

Holistic Interior Design

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SCO Family of Services Genovese Family Life Center featuring blue upholstered seating area with patients waiting near long counter.
In this In Case You Missed It episode of I Hear Design from interiors+sources, we revisit the article “Transforming Built Environments Through Trauma-Informed...
Dec. 1, 2025
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A gratitude journal with teacup and spring of lavender plant
We asked the editors what sparked gratitude in the industry this year—from human-centered partnerships to science-driven wellness design. Their answers span podcasts, trend reports...
Nov. 26, 2025
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Air purifier on floor of contemporary office with wood floors, natural light and plants.
From investments in research and technology to policy changes, this episode explores why IAQ is becoming a frontline issue and how design teams can turn research into healthier...
Nov. 24, 2025
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Man playing piano in front of audience in large, two-story space with glass wall in background.
The new Artis Center for Adaptive Innovation and Creativity rethinks higher-ed space planning with cross-disciplinary learning, universal design, and campus-stitching circulation...
Nov. 14, 2025

People + Projects

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Readers selected the top 5 projects of 2025 from the catalog of interiors+sources projects. One of the top five projects is the HALL Park Hotel. The hotel’s amenities take their cues from a blend of residential décor, furnishings, and fixtures leveled up to greater sophistication to deliver a cozy and hospitable atmosphere in lounge and dining areas.
In the final I Hear Design episode of 2025, the interiors+sources editorial team discusses what readers rewarded in the People’s Choice Projects poll—and why “impact over opulence...
Dec. 29, 2025
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Curved booth seating with tables and chair with acoustic drapery and lighting.
Luxxbox founder Jason Bird explains how fixture form, materials, and intentional placement turn lighting into an acoustic tool—helping hospitality teams craft calm, high-performing...
Dec. 22, 2025
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Brandon Larcom, Gensler’s Global Director of Product Development, is quoted: We are shifting beyond what we have traditionally done, which are the tangible products, into the more experiential side.
From cradle-to-cradle materials to adaptive, tech-enabled furniture, Brandon Larcom breaks down the design moves shaping hybrid work now.
Dec. 17, 2025
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Rendering of the interior of the proposed White House ballroom proposed by President Trump.
This article-read episode examines how AIA and other design organizations argue that mandated “classical” federal architecture limits community input and contemporary expression...
Dec. 15, 2025

Materials + Products

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ekoa is a sustainably made wallcovering made from renewable flax.
Designed for healthcare, workplace, and hospitality environments, Ekoa features impact- and stain-resistant panels that are bleach-cleanable, low in VOCs, and certified for clean...
Dec. 2, 2025
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X Series Cylinders are available in multiple lengths and custom color finishes to fit any space. The cylinders are installed over a conference room table.
Designed for versatility, these cylinders feature Cross Beam TIR Optics, field-changeable trims, and customizable finishes, making them suitable for various architectural and ...
Dec. 2, 2025
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STYX creates linear layers of depth and texture as shown installed as a spacemaker over and beside chairs.
Available in a range of colors, woodgrain, and metal finishes, the STYX system ensures high durability with scratch- and fade-resistant powder coatings, making it ideal for innovative...
Dec. 2, 2025
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Armstrong's WoodWorks Vector MicroPerforated panels in Constants Vertical Grain Walnut.
These eco-friendly ceiling panels offer excellent sound absorption, are ASTM E84 Class A rated, USDA Biobased, and BABA-compliant, making them ideal for sustainable, stylish, ...
Dec. 2, 2025