Architect, interior designer and hotelier Bill Bensley is sticking both his middle fingers up. His “screw you” gesture and mock-horrified grimace are targeted not at anyone in the room, but at lazy, ...

LATELY, WHEN DEFINING their decor agendas, architects and interior designers converge on certain descriptors: words like cozy, comforting, calm, natural and tactile. But when you drill down to the ...

In the Hamptons, the booming interior design trend is actually whisper quiet. Authenticity and muted, or “quiet luxury,” interiors have become the prevailing style. Whether it’s organic window ...

Some people travel for food, others travel for wellness. For hardcore design lovers, a beautifully restored historic hotel or a starchitect-designed property is as good a calling card as any. With ...

Wat Xieng Thong temple in Luang Prabang, Laos, one of the stops in the Bensley Art Trail “I have been designing hotels all my life, but when I first picked up a paint brush just 4 years ago I ...

The team at Swoon, the Studio respected the history and architecture of The Adolphus while creating an updated aesthetic. "We love mixing frames in a traditional salon-style gallery wall," says ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Japandi has been quietly rising for nearly a decade, but heading into 2026, its appeal has shifted from preference ...

Dreaming of a beach escape? Interior designers share their favorite beachside hotels across the U.S., with ocean views, prime locations, and stunning design.

In the world of luxury hotels, where every minute detail is meticulously designed to provide an exceptional guest experience, the humble ceiling fan is undergoing a glamorous transformation. Designer ...