Browsing: Top Designer

Austin’s design scene is thriving, attracting creatives, tech professionals, and design-conscious homeowners. The influx has fueled a surge of residential projects ranging from Texas Hill Country retreats to modern lake houses and historic 1930s renovations. For those seeking talent to craft spaces that blend personality, functionality, and aesthetic innovation, the AD PRO Directory provides a curated guide to 42 interior designers and architects shaping the city’s built environment. Austin consistently ranks among the most desirable cities in the U.S., offering financial incentives, outdoor lifestyles, and abundant space. Designers here respond to both the city’s architectural diversity and the unique lifestyles…

The Kips Bay Decorator Show House has returned to New York for its 50th anniversary, taking over a six-story Greenwich Village townhouse that embodies the city’s architectural charm. Established in 1973 to support the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, the Show House has grown into one of the most prestigious design events in the world — inspiring trends, supporting philanthropy, and celebrating craftsmanship for half a century. This year’s edition marks a symbolic return to the city where it all began. For the first time, the Show House has moved downtown, taking residence at 20 West 12th Street, a…

Actors Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott have officially revealed their newly renovated New York City home — a striking transformation from what the couple describes as “an abandoned 1980s office building” into a vibrant, maximalist masterpiece. The pair opened their doors for a special Architectural Digest video tour, showcasing years of meticulous design and restoration work. The couple first discovered the Downtown Manhattan property in 2019, when, as Deschanel recalls, her reaction was a definitive “Ew, gross.” Scott agreed, describing the space as “totally raw and stripped down.” Determined to bring new life to the structure, they collaborated with New…

Renowned American designer Kelly Wearstler has unveiled Side Hustle, an innovative curatorial platform designed to expand the frontiers of interdisciplinary collaboration. The initiative brings together creators from diverse domains — from sculpture, craft, and jewellery to performance, film, culinary culture, and even sport — in a bold exploration of design beyond conventional boundaries. While “cross-disciplinary” has become a familiar term in the design world, Side Hustle redefines it as a living ecosystem of experimentation and exchange. It envisions a space where artistic disciplines collide, evolve, and reinterpret form and function, free from the constraints of commercial commissions. The Platform Side…