Architectural Digest

Championing pink in interiors long before the Barbie renaissance, #ADPRODirectory designer Sasha Bikoff designs fantastical spaces that burst with imagination. Her most daring interiors land somewhere between Bridgerton’s pastel take on Regency England and the ’90s nostalgia of Polly Pocket, while remaining eminently livable and inviting. Dubbed “the go-to decorator for Manhattan’s well-heeled millennial set” by the New York Post, Sasha Bikoff has made a name for herself with her unapologetically maximal, imaginatively bold interiors. Her viral kaleidoscopic staircase design for the 2018 Kips Bay Decorator Showhouse earned her work descriptors like “eye-popping” and “psychedelic” and heralded the designer as an “Instagram sensation.” But while it may seem all fun and games, Sasha’s exuberant style is informed by a depth of knowledge on–and insatiable curiosity for–design history. Read more on the designer and browse the expertly curated #ADPROdirectory 👉 https://lnkd.in/eeA73bhQ

Looking for a photographer in the northeast who can help your project stand out? The right interior photographer can make or break the way your space is remembered. And after more than 100 years of publication, AD knows a thing or two about what makes a great interior photo. We tapped our photo editors—who commission and sift through thousands of amazing images each year—for their recommendations of up-and-coming #photographers across the US and beyond. Browse the list of these vetted talents 👉 https://shorturl.at/vfDK7

“I like to engage with traces of the past, as a way of preserving the soul of a place,” says #AD100 designer Hugo Toro. The French Mexican designer's name landed on many radars in 2022, when the French arts institution Villa Albertine chose him to redo a space in its illustrious NYC headquarters—Stanford White’s landmarked Payne Whitney Mansion, a Gilded Age icon. In other projects, Toro crafts worlds that feel simultaneously old and new, always prioritizing materials and finishes. Even with smaller spaces, Toro designs to maximize every square inch. Read more on the designer and see the full AD100 2024 here👉 https://lnkd.in/emFKviEZ

Anne Crawford and Dudley DeZonia’s Ojai refuge has been on the lips of us editors ever since we first caught a peek at the layouts earlier this summer. Dreamed up by the #AD100 tastemaker Rodman Primack—whose ability to layer, mix, and embed surprise is nothing short of virtuosic—the space featured in AD’s July/August issue has inspired a number of editorial side quests on our team, from investigations into trompe l’oeil ceramics to researching Aviva Halter’s deft take on Delft tile. Maya Ibbitson, our associate digital editor, caught up with Primack on the heels of his recent sourcing trip to Santa Fe. Covering topics from the impact of surf culture, to the rules of good taste that need to be broken, their conversation isn’t one to be missed. Read the interview and more exclusive content from the design world by signing up for The Source 👉 https://lnkd.in/ee9rr_mr

Which colors will dominate interiors over the next year? It’s safe to say that color is back, and in a very big way. The pandemic led us swiftly out of the desaturated millennial era and into a riotous rainbow-burst of bold, clashing tones across residential interiors—we all needed more joy and optimism to reignite passions for our homes, which these strong colors bountifully provided. But as the maximalist confetti begins to settle, which hues and palettes will designers and their clients lean toward next? Unlock your access to AD PRO’s 2024 Color Trend Report 👉 https://shorturl.at/2rREI

This years’s launches share in an unabashed enthusiasm. Perhaps it’s a pendulum shift from quiet luxury—these new palettes throw a punch, from heritage brands reimagining their archival prints in daring new colorways to contemporary labels reviving a flair for the psychedelic. Verdant tapestry trends are still going strong, though this season, many other stylized trees have been planted. Arte’s vibrant Riverbank jacquard wall covering for instance takes inspiration from the glamour of mid-century Japan. See 38 more spectacular fabrics and wallpaper launches AD editors have their eye on 👉 https://shorturl.at/hXWbx

Would you ever turn down a client? AD100 interior designer Markham Roberts of the firm Markham Roberts Inc. thinks there are times when turning down a client is the right decision. As for the crucial step of setting expectations with a client, he says that “if they’re rational people, they’re going to understand—and I don’t want to work with irrational people.” Read more on the insights he shared with us here 👉https://shorturl.at/4ui55

Want to hear from some of the industry’s top palette players? Discover the color combinations designers are predicting for the year ahead. Plus, the pros will share their tried-and-true methods for testing hues within an interior, as well as their favorite ways to go bold with color and take notes as we delve into the process of working with a custom colorist. Join AD PRO senior editor Lila Allen as she sits down with #AD100 designers Rodman Primack and Rayman Boozer, and #ADPRODirectory designer Zoe Feldman, for the 2024 Color Trend Report session, a one-hour virtual panel presented by Kohler. Save your spot for the virtual event, which is open exclusively to AD PRO members 👉 https://shorturl.at/UA3zF

What new and trendy appliances are your clients asking for? There’s no shortage of tempting kitchen appliances on the market—soft serve machine, anyone? But while these culinary wonders may grab attention at KBIS or CES, which ones actually make the cut in real-life designs? AD PRO consulted experts across the country to determine the appliances and accessories homeowners truly want and how these must-have tools impact the look, feel, and layouts of today’s tech-forward kitchens. “Beautifully designed and colorful appliances can become the focal point of the kitchen instead of hiding behind cabinetry,” says designer Daniel Sachs of AD100 studio Sachs Lindores. Los Angeles–based designer Kishani Perera has also found that homeowners are upping their culinary game. “Our clients really seem to be embracing more commercial/professional cooking appliances lately,” says Perera. “They’re leaning towards very specialized tools such as combi ovens, teppanyaki grills, wok burners, and even coming around to the dedicated steam oven.” See what experts are recommending 👉 https://shorturl.at/23c9A