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Thanks to its extensive glass panels, the German glazing specialist’s slim profiled sliding door turns the inside into the outside – without compromising on design, functionality or safety.

A recent case study in Leolux LX's homebase of Venlo shows how projects can incorporate durability as well as an elegant combination of function and comfort by choosing from the brand's catalogue.

By outfitting public-facing spaces with Leolux LX designs, hotels, restaurants, theatres and bars can greet visitors with sculptural, organic shapes that create an inviting environment in any context.

With its wide variety of durable and aesthetically diverse products, Leolux LX offers architects and designers a multitude of options for furnishing luxurious and sustainable spaces.

The energy crisis, energetic thinking on sustainability and the power of lighting design.

Cassina Pro adapts the brand's most well-known pieces to new environments – and complements them with contemporary designs.

Cassina Pro delivers one of the largest collections of iconic designs specified for public use: from lobbies, lounges and restaurants to waiting rooms and the workplace.

For the first time, the Italian manufacturer will showcase its collection for public spaces in person – filled with iconic mid-century designs and new pieces repurposed for the hospitality and workplace sector.

The German luxury fittings manufacturer’s most iconic bathroom series is a fitting archetype that suits a wide variety of interior styles – even more in its new finishes and product variants.

With its suite of modular luxury kitchen appliances and specified tools for architects and designers, the global brand eases planning processes through timeless aesthetics and a team of experts.

We ask a lot of the contemporary kitchen worktop, but with so many materials claiming to tick all the boxes from durability and hygiene to a simple install, it’s hard to see the wood for the quartz.

A new dimension for bedrooms with the Nelson collection by Bonaldo: an entire range of products for an environment imbued with Bonaldo style.

Versatile products and design solutions by the wood-based materials specialist enable the planning of stylistically transient yet sustainable spaces for the future.

The first installment of the raumplus Intelligence Series – three consecutive features sponsored by the German manufacturer –, has design expert Tansy Kaschak take a look at how individuals and hotels around the globe are tackling compact living

The latest collaboration between Italian lighting expert Flos and the Spanish designer looks toward nature to redefine a medieval icon – resulting in a contemporary fixture for the ages.

João Tiago Aguiar of João Tiago Aguiar Arquitectos explains his affinity with using three-dimensional ceramics to create surfaces which 'bring interiors to life.' Watch the video to hear more…

Behind schedule, the Hotel Astoria in De Haan, Belgium, turned to Unilin's quick-application, ecological and impact-resistant MDF Clicwall panels to get its stylish redevelopment back on track.

Dori Sadan of m-i-r-a explains his priority when designing a project's materiality: 'We address the bones of the space first, the surfaces.' Watch the video to hear more…

Nayra Iglesias of In Out Studio explains their design process: 'We introduce a sensory diagram.' Then the architects add materiality to layer the experience. Learn more about it here…

By showcasing its annual collection in four individual settings, Flou creates stories with its product highlights and positions its furniture designs within the larger context of spontaneity and well-being.

Swedish-Spanish design duo Space Popular, working at the interface between physical and virtual space, are anything but superficial. Get their thought-provoking insights here.

Green is the colour of life, but is it possible to combine its references to organic environments and rich luxury in high-end interior surfaces? These green-lit hospitality spaces show how it’s done.

With many eco-friendly cement alternatives racing through to market, the concrete revolution could be here to stay. These examples highlight the advantages of the age-old, but on-trend, material.

The feel-good factor: With the Moody and Eddy carpets from its RUGX collection, OBJECT CARPET opens up a world of design scope, high-quality haptics and maximum charisma. Find out more in the video…

Energetic designer Patrick Norguet asks an evolving furniture industry to carefully balance history with its future: 'The acceleration of the world has changed.' Watch the video for more…

India Mahdavi explains the use of furniture beyond the functional: 'I use furniture architecturally as a main identifying element.' Watch the video to hear what else she has to say…

Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien of Doshi Levien discuss the future of furniture: 'An environment rich in materiality and colour is more fun and experimental.' Watch the video for more…

Understated sophistication is the name of the game for German luxury appliance manufacturer Gaggenau – that's as true for the company's streamlined, durable kitchen products as it is for their commitment to quality and sustainability.

Global Design Agenda's Sustainability Design Week speakers stress the need to design and build sustainable cities for survival.

Discover how a loft project in Zurich’s city centre smoothly transitioned between the manufacturer’s luxury designs – giving the space a sustainable, modern refresh.

With a special focus on recyclable materials and ease of assembly, the manufacturer's latest collaboration with DIEZ OFFICE proposes a futuristic solution to office storage.

Textile designer Cristian Zuzunaga describes his iconic pixelated style and design process in his Live Talk at the DAAily bar during Milan Design Week.

Jan Boelen of Atelier LUMA explains the conditions required for change: 'True innovation only happens when there's a cultural shift.' Watch the video to hear more…

Italian tile expert Florim's sustainable manufacturing practices help to protect the natural world which was the inspiration for its new Heritage Luxe and Nature Mood collections.

DAAily platforms launches in a super-hot Milan, while we cool down with the Global Design Agenda Bathroom Design Week

Gaggenau's immersive Fuorisalone installation invited the architecture and design scene to come together for star-studded live talks and a unique showcase of products and materials at a historic venue away from the fair.

In collaboration with architect and designer Andrea Boschetti, Italian porcelain stoneware specialist Mirage has developed EpicArc, a sustainability-driven new table collection whose legs are the focal point.

Stefan Diez proposes a retail revolution while introducing his mudra chair for Brunner at his DAAily bar Live Talk during Milan Design Week.

At the well-attended DAAily bar Live Talk series at Milan Design Week, Patricia Urquiola discussed the eco-credentials and bio-material innovations found in her Nuez Lounge Bio armchair for Andreu World.

Bringing Designboom, Architonic and ArchDaily together in a single physical space for the first time, the DAAily bar served up A&D inspiration in Milan, along with food – and drinks – for thought.

With market-leading sustainability, flooring manufacturer Fabromont's durable yet comfortable range is well suited to various projects, from hard-wearing private spaces to homely commercial ones.

With its new tiles, the Italian ceramic manufacturer introduces products that are both sustainable and aesthetically pleasing, helping to bring the soothing effect of nature indoors at little cost to our shared planet.

Li Wenqiang of PIG Design discusses the difficulties of designing bathrooms with limited space: 'It's a terrible experience, with knees and face against the door.' Watch the video to hear more…

By complementing bathroom surfaces and fixtures with striking fittings, designers can create characterful sanitary spaces without overloading them with decoration.

When it came to reinventing its most popular bathroom fittings, accessories, and furniture pieces, the German manufacturer decided on a monochrome shade as a new surface treatment: Black Selection helps integrate a timeless look and feel into a wide

Marc Sadler discusses combining functional intelligence with emotional environments in bathrooms, 'Design is tech that you control and style.' Watch the video to learn more…

As the German luxury fittings manufacturer celebrates thirty decades of its most popular bathroom series, it’s looking ahead and introducing new product variants and finishes to the modern classic.

Matteo Thun discusses eliminating bathroom touch points: 'The future of the bathroom is touch-free. You need clean, big surfaces.' Watch the video to learn more…

As humanity's earliest invention, the attraction of Earth's most destructive element is sewn into our nature. These 12 outdoor fire products help the modern human use and control it.

The established D1 chairs and comprehensive D2 furniture system by Diez Office and Wagner Living prove that sustainable design can be both aesthetically pleasing and easy to use, paving the way to a greener office future for all. Watch the video to

A tricky style to achieve, maximalism is as unique to each user as their own personality. Get it wrong and it’s easy to feel exposed and unfulfilled. Here are some examples that get it right.

Clerkenwell Design Week came back bigger than ever in 2022. With more showrooms, exhibitions and installations, festival visitors found out what the industry’s been up to while they’ve been away.

Find out why the recently renovated Interni flagship store in Milan is symbolic of the Italian company's larger goal of offering full-service partnerships to designers and architects worldwide.

With its latest product innovations for the new v-elements® collection, the Swiss outdoor expert stays true to its ethos of designing furniture that is accessible to all, ecologically designed and aesthetically pleasing.

Building on its years of expertise, the German luxury appliance manufacturer now proposes to inspire architects and planners with a large-scale installation at this year's Fuorisalone.

Exhibiting at the DAAily bar during Milan Design Week, Douglas Mandry’s 30-metre-long Art Curtain will introduce visitors to the Swiss artist’s Monuments project, documenting climate change.

When it comes to unforgiving materials such as glass, safety features often aren't the most attractive design elements. Saflex®'s unobtrusive FlySafe™ 3D technology breaks this trend – and protects wildlife, too.

The DAAily bar is set to become one of Milan Design Week's biggest destinations, with a series of Live Talks featuring speakers from the very top of architecture and design.

Greek brand Kraft Paints not only brings colour to the picture, its innovative and sustainably produced range of products also help architects in achieving their environmental certification goals.

Belgian vinyl-flooring brand Beauflor offers a broad range of designs for numerous contract spaces, as well as supporting clients in the creation of truly bespoke solutions.

Lea Korzeczek and Matthias Hiller of Studio Oink talk about why our kitchens have so many appliances, but so little food.

Cristina Acha Odriozola of Acha Zaballa Arquitectos discusses contemporary social kitchen spaces: ‘That model of the service area is obsolete.’ Hear what else she has to say…

From stretching summer evenings on a terrace to pre-dinner appetisers and post-dinner relaxation in the lounge, home bars simplify hosting duties and bring crafted collections closer to hand.

Cristiano Pigazzini and Daniel Heckscher of Note Design Studio converse on future kitchen requirements: 'It is cheaper to get food than to prepare food.' Watch the video to hear more…

Dries Otten discusses keeping things simple in kitchen design: 'I always try to bring it down to the basic question, what do we really need?' Watch the video to hear what else he has to say…

Take our hand, as Designboom, Architonic and ArchDaily guide you through both the fair and the city before and during Milan Design Week. Find out where to find the best products, people and parties.

The architects of these four projects used monochrome colour and material palettes to clearly define kitchen spaces in open-plan layouts. Here’s how.

Monica Armani discusses the materiality of outdoor furniture: 'There are many secrets that everyone working in the outdoor market knows.' Watch the video to learn more…

Iconic British brand Lincrusta's embossed wall and surface coverings lend a luxurious feel to interiors as well as boasting substantial credentials when it comes to sustainability.

Texturally rich and customisable wallcoverings such as Tropical Leaf and Palm from UK brand Lincrusta anticipate post-pandemic trends for tactility and personalisation.

Lincrusta's surface-covering products extend beyond those for walls, allowing interior designers to add flashes of pattern and texture to ceilings and other surfaces, too.

Single colour tiles might look simple on the surface, but with a little creative thinking, the full range of possibilities starts to emerge. Here are five original ways to apply them.

Patrick Jouin of Patrick Jouin iD introduces the hardwearing comfort of new outdoor materials: 'We have fabric that can resist the sun and the rain, that is so sensual.' Watch the video to learn more…

Swiss sound-management experts Impact Acoustic are getting heard when it comes to architecturally integrated acoustic solutions. Watch the video to learn more…

By surrounding users with the comforting permanence of the ground, these six projects from across the world create intimate sunken living spaces that hold us in a supportive embrace.

With natural lighting, surfaces and adaptable physics, 3D visualisation uses realism, real-time rendering and VR technology to help clients see plans for real in a virtual world.

Private pools provide both tranquillity and excitement, literally just outside your back door. But a relaxing pool is useless without the surrounding area to enjoy it.

MAKE's Katy Ghahremani discusses selecting furniture early in the design process: 'It's important to show clients the materiality of spaces in the context of the FF&E.' Watch the video to learn more…

These five projects encourage visitors to keep looking up. Using different materials and techniques, they turn the mundanity of flat, boring ceilings into special, individual surfaces to gaze up at.

Alfredo Häberli of Alfredo Häberli Design Development discusses furniture that touches the soul: 'You can ask, is this piece of furniture design talking to me or not?' Watch the video to learn more…

Product surfaces are often not given the credit they deserve. With phantom and black phantom, the lighting specialists at Occhio have now added two novelties to their repertoire that stand out from the crowd.

With its Cosmos Black and Titan Grey collections, German specialist in door and window handles Karcher Design offers specifiers a universe of options in the creation of striking architectural accents.

With their concept of B/Style, Italian furniture specialists Bonaldo apply the idea of a harmonious gesamtkunstwerk to interior design – and their new catalogues.

Even as global pandemic restrictions ease, wellbeing continues to take centre stage in the design of shared public spaces. Italian manufacturer Pedrali shows how with their premium outdoor range.

They’re often considered to be only for the rich and famous, but walk-in wardrobes don’t actually need that much extra space. Here’s how to create one with the perfect fit.

Fourteen years after its inception, Swedish brand Skargaarden has firmly established its premium outdoor furniture. Their new pieces for 2022 are further proof that local design and a loving attention to detail are recipes for success.

As part of the world’s biggest online network for creatives, DAAily jobs helps talented professionals find their dream job, and world-famous firms find fresh minds.

Pushing the family together has revealed the functional inadequacies of the open plan. How do we give everyone their own space, without putting up walls?

The planet we’re on has finite resources. By making new products from old, we stop the rot and start to build back better. Recycled manufacturing has changed the meaning of the words ‘new’ and ‘used’.

The black, matt-textured PerfectSense Feelwood lacquered boards from EGGER lend this modern kitchen space in Aurach, Austria, a natural elegance while also appealing to the senses. Watch the video to learn more…

When bathed in constant light, Scandinavia is spoiled with beautiful scenery. When the sun goes away, however, attentions turn inside. Here’s how to recreate amazing Scandinavian home interiors.

Edward van Vliet discusses how he creates unique hospitality experiences from the ground up, arguing that 'when you start with the floor in a certain pattern, then you have done half of your work.' Watch the video to learn more…

Say sayonara to smooth painted walls and farewell to flat wallpaper; these are the latest ways to create striking feature walls that literally impose themselves onto interior environments.

Diego Gronda of Studio Gronda discusses designing for the guest experience and sustainable, adaptable interiors: 'We cannot keep on demolishing structures.'

As a sustainable material, wood lasts a long time, it’s renewable and with amazing natural looks, it has a long-lasting impact too. Here are ten examples of products that use solid wood wisely.

High Pressure Laminate (HPL) is now an indispensable part of the interior design world, that includes Unilin Panels, which manufactures not only melamine panelling but also top quality HPL panelling.

With its own PVD coating system, Swiss brand LAUFEN helps architects and planners to create colourful, bespoke, high-quality kitchen and bathroom spaces.

Seven different ways architects, designers and specifiers can utilise glass to create light, modern spaces, as well as magical and mysterious environments.

Reinventing the shower floor, BetteAir starts again with a clean slate. The innovative tray uses a flush-mounted drain and minimal rim to create a sanitary landscape of purity. Watch the video to learn more…

Celebrating its 10th edition in 2022, the International VELUX Award for Students of Architecture challenges students to explore the role of natural light in architecture. Find out more in the video…

After the temporary nature of the past year, 2022 will see long-term change take centre stage. From bold palettes and organic materials to functional environments, here’s what’s in store for the year ahead.

These most-popular office interiors of 2021 gave employees space to both work and play, while projecting a respectful, comforting and professional aura to clients.

To reach this list of our users' most popular new residential interior spaces of 2021, projects must have had jaw-dropping visuals, but they also tend to feature the most sensible, functional long-term solutions to their brief.

Space partitioning can often be dismissed as a bland, acoustic-only solution. But these five projects show how space can be artfully divided while adding colour, character and personality.

When you think about renovating, it’s easy to think of stressful situations. Clicwall, the modular wall-cladding system with a smart click profile by Unilin Panels, makes your renovation a dream come true.

Coming soon: Master Oak, the latest generation of melamine and HPL panelling from Unilin Panels with lifelike natural oak design. Unilin Panels is setting a new standard for the world of interior design.

Through research and development, long-time manufacturer of decorative vegan leather coverings, Morbern, is bringing highly relevant fabrics to the contract market, in a range of glowing colours.

The new matt-textured PerfectSense Feelwood lacquer panels from Egger ‘shine’ with practical properties, such as an anti-fingerprint surface, which proves to be a great advantage, especially with dark colour variants.

Egger’s PerfectSense Feelwood 'Range for the Senses' collection synchronises a natural texture with reproduced natural decors, creating surfaces that feel as good as they look. Watch the video to learn more.

The threshold-free shower tile BetteAir offers planning security for creative free thinkers - seamless, floor-level and almost invisible.

Marca Corona draws on two centuries of expertise and cutting-edge technology to produce decorative ceramic tiles, covering walls and floors to truly immersive effect.

In the absence of the usual furniture fair this year, designers turned instead to virtual and in-person spaces – a playground for new ideas and concepts that extend beyond art, architecture and design to include sustainability and circular

The Corian® Design business is launching in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) a set of bold, new aesthetics, for a total of eight new colours for its Corian® Solid Surface range of products for interior spaces and architecture.

An honourable mention for OMA’s Taipei Performing Arts Centre celebrates the textural power of subtly shaded glass.

The 3D Wall Carve ceramic tile collection from Atlas Concorde adds texture to walls, with two of its five patterns created in collaboration with Italian design legend Piero Lissoni.

Cologne-based FLAT'N specialises in creating bespoke carpet designs, using innovative digital printing techniques to realise individual patterns, colour combinations and shapes.

From 15-17 November, leading roof window manufacturer VELUX will host its Build for Life Conference 2021, with the goal of developing more sustainable strategies for the building industry.

VELUX's Daylight Symposium is a three-day, digital event for researchers, architects and building professionals which highlights the benefits of the use of natural light on building projects.

In 2020, VELUX Group launched a comprehensive sustainability strategy called 'It's our Nature', which aims to pioneer on climate issues, innovate in relation to sustainability and promote responsible business practices.

When it comes to the renovation of existing spaces, architects can find the optimal flooring solutions by merging existing features with contemporary new elements.