Interior Design

Column Kings! Aesop's Madrid Store Rebuilds Its Beauty Around Four Rediscovered Iron Giants Madrid, Spain – Imagine this: you're gutting a building, ready to infuse it with your signature minimalist-chic vibe, and then, BAM! You uncover four ancient, glorious, cast iron columns that have been hiding behind layers of drywall for who-knows-how-long. For Aesop's new store in Madrid, this wasn't just an architectural discovery; it was the foundation for an entirely new, utterly charming design narrative! Forget those sterile, soulless retail spaces. Aesop, known for its exquisite skincare and even more exquisite store aesthetics, has always approached its retail design...

Playful Peepers: Stephanie Thatenhorst Transforms Kid-Friendly Optician with Bold Graphic Patterns Munich, Germany – Stepping into an optician's office can sometimes feel a bit… sterile. But not if Stephanie Thatenhorst has had anything to do with it! The Munich-based interior designer has completely reimagined a kid-friendly optician's shop, turning it into a vibrant, engaging, and utterly delightful space bedecked in bold graphic patterns.1 This isn't just a place to get your eyes checked; it's an adventure for little ones and a visual treat for adults. Stephanie Thatenhorst is renowned for her ability to infuse spaces with personality and charm, often...

Pastel Perfection: Oskar Kohnen Studio Infuses Playful Elegance into Lunettes Selection with Custom Cabinetry Berlin, Germany – When it comes to eyewear retail, the experience is everything. And Oskar Kohnen Studio, known for its distinctive and often vibrant interiors, has once again proven this with their latest project for Lunettes Selection.1 By adding a suite of custom-designed pastel cabinetry, the Berlin-based design firm has transformed the eyewear boutique into a space that's as eye-catching as the frames it houses, blending sophisticated whimsy with practical display solutions.2 Lunettes Selection, celebrated for its curated collection of vintage and contemporary eyewear, has always...

Barde vanVoltt designs coffee showroom to feel like "stepping into a coffee cup" Dutch design studio Barde vanVoltt has blended coffee-inspired textures with recycled materials made from coffee beans to create an immersive showroom for DAK Coffee Roasters in Amsterdam. Barde vanVoltt aimed to create a sensory experience that not only highlights the craftsmanship behind coffee but also reflects DAK Coffee Roaster's dedication to quality and sustainability. Barde vanVoltt has designed a showroom for DAK Coffee Roasters in Amsterdam "We envisioned a space that is not just functional but also experiential – we wanted to create a haven for coffee...

Silence Please creates "giant living room" for New York showroom and listening space Speaker design studio Silence Please has created a showroom for its bespoke speakers outfitted with a tea room, record store and listening space in a New York City loft. Located in Manhattan's Bowery neighborhood, the Silence Please space spreads out over one, long loft, with its showroom and seating area at the front and the record shop Duty Free Records and a tea room towards the back.  Silence Please has created a showroom and listening space in New York City Based in New York, Silence Please designs...