Architectural Digest

For the past year, chef Sam Lawrence (formerly of Estela), alongside hospitality vets Nicolas Mouchel and Josey Stuart, have been combining their expertise to open a European bistro in Manhattan. To tap into their spot’s downtown ethos, the trio recruited industry titan Billy Cotton to design an interior swank enough to match the food at Bridges. Now, as guests devour heady Comté tarts and sherry-spiked grilled king crab in the 2,300-square-foot space, they have the AD100 designer to thank for the moody Art Deco–meets–Futurist surroundings. Read more news from the design world 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVmrgj_t

For experts on specialty retail, there are few sources better than Kate Rheinstein Brodsky, the proprietor of beloved Upper East Side institution KRB. Brodsky inherited her retail prowess from her mother, the late design legend Suzanne Rheinstein. KRB is an exuberant trove of vintage and antique furniture masterfully mingled with contemporary artisan works, and today, at its 10th anniversary, Brodsky shares her secrets to retaining employees, the challenges facing small retailers today, and what she’s learned about business from three generations of shopkeepers. Read the interview and more exclusive content from the design world by signing up for The Source newsletter 👉 https://lnkd.in/ee9rr_mr

On April 15, 2019, the unthinkable happened: Notre-Dame de Paris caught on fire. More than 400 firefighters battled bravely into the night. When, after 12-plus hours, officials declared the blaze extinguished, the French Gothic cathedral was still standing, its famous windows, bell towers, and organ all intact. But the roof had caved in and the interior had been gutted. That morning, President Emmanuel Macron vowed that Notre-Dame would be rebuilt in five years—no small feat, given that the original construction took nearly two centuries—and it would be “more beautiful than before.” His pledge fulfilled, the world will soon see the results of the herculean effort when the cathedral reopens on December 7 and 8 with a consecration Mass said by the Archbishop of Paris, Laurent Ulrich. Read more on the reconstruction of the iconic landmark 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDF7gTyH

As we reflect on the design trends of the past year, it’s clear that our homes have come to be not only a representation of ourselves, but a projection of what we need to feel comforted. Enveloping color, textured materials, and as much or as little technology as desired—each element contributes to spaces that can soothe or excite, depending on the gathering type. In this member-exclusive AD PRO trend report presented by Kohler Co., we're exploring what next year’s homes will say about how we want to live—and the designs that will do the talking. From material-drenched finishes to a healthy obsession with nostalgia to the home tech upgrades that have true staying power, our predictions for 2025’s interior design trends are supported by significant market analysis, top-notch reportage, and expert opinions from our comprehensive network of design talents, including #AD100 honorees and architect, designer, and builder members of the #ADPRODirectory. Unlock access to AD PRO's 2025 Interior Design Forecast 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJruYRan

Artist Walton Ford was living above a noisy tequila bar a few blocks away when his studio manager shared a real estate listing for the place in 2016. He dismissed it as unaffordable, but after the price dropped two years later, he pounced. A technically adroit painter in the mode of Dürer or Audubon, Ford subverts his traditional subject matter to expose uncomfortable truths about humans and our bad behavior toward the natural world. Inside his diminutive brick house, the traditional subject matter had been subverted long before he arrived. “It was all suburbanized,” he says, sounding wounded as he recalls the blandly up-to-date interior. Rather than reinvent some glorious past life for the place or enact minimalist perfection, Ford decided to return it to how it might have looked in the 1830s. Peek inside the revived space 👉 https://lnkd.in/ep42P68c

Tomorrow #AD100 designer Adam Charlap Hyman and #ADPRODirectory talents Noz Nozawa and Bradley Odom will spill their 2025 design predictions at AD PRO's Interior Design Forecast. Come year-end, it’s natural to take stock of societal shifts and how they have shaped the way we live—a moment to slow down, reflect, and refine. Tommorow we’ll explore these influential factors and consider the impact they will have on the spaces we inhabit. Register to attend the AD PRO live virtual event 👉 https://lnkd.in/egcEhVwA

“Lauren really understands style and has a point of view,” says Mellone, who expected Santo Domingo’s mood board to be rather “traditional, classic, and elegant” and was left pleasantly surprised: “Her ideas and inspirations showed another side to her,” he says. “They were modern, masculine, and very midcentury design—all these references were smack into what I like but coming from her.” The auspicious beginnings bred a ski house refined in style and lacking of almost every, as Santo Domingo puts it, “chalet cliché.” Here, Mellone takes AD PRO behind the design of the mountain retreat, which graces the cover of AD’s December issue. Read the interview and more exclusive content from the design world by signing up for The Source newsletter 👉 https://lnkd.in/ee9rr_mr

According to designers surveyed by 1st Dibs, maximalism and earth tones are in while midcentury modernism and Barbie pink are out. However the future might feel at the moment, the online marketplace 1stdibs has eyes on how it will look. Annually, the site takes a quick break from answering the sourcing problems of interior professionals and takes a look at the year ahead—from the antiques that will be in demand to the types of renovations clients are asking for. Recently, more than 600 interior designers took the call, and, with the release of its new 2025 trend survey results, 1stDibs is now offering their insights to the rest of us. Read about what’s to come, and what’s on the wane, for the new year 👉 https://lnkd.in/eshvmNKX

With a new season comes new design books. Whether you’re seeking renovation ideas for yourself or a client or searching for a holiday gift, there’s plenty of inspiration in this fall’s assortment. Here are our favorites from this season’s debuts, which are filled with insights from AD-approved talents, historical accounts from overseas, and sentimental stories about bringing incredible interiors to life. Browse the full list 👉 https://lnkd.in/eJKjwfqG

Lauren Santo Domingo enlisted AD100 designer Andre Mellone to help defy tired decorative tropes in Jackson Hole. “No chalet clichés!” That was the first thing that came to mind when she began envisioning her dream ski house in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The ultimate New York City style setter, cofounder of online fashion emporium Moda Operandi, and artistic director of Tiffany Home already had a list of decor don’ts: “No fur, no bison heads, no stone mantles, no cowboy hats, no fluffy rugs…” Lauren and her husband, Andrés Santo Domingo, the cofounder of indie music label Mexican Summer, envisioned a version of rusticity that was more masculine, midcentury, contemporary—more Frank Lloyd Wright than ski bunny. Tour this month's cover story home 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7SNVPx9