After raising the bar for nursery décor with their line of stylish, graphic crib bedding, Serena & Lily is poised to do the same for the master bedroom, with new, expansive, and ultra-sophisticated furniture, bedding, textiles, and accessories collections aimed at adults. Recently, we sat down with Serena Dugan, the creative force behind the brand, to tap into her design inspiration and chat further about the company’s new directions. read more

If you're committed to being environmentally responsible, freshening up your home can come with a whole lot of guilt. How do you justify buying a brand new sofa when your old one is still in relatively decent shape? Enter Nightwood, a décor and interior business focused on creating one-of-a-kind, reconstructed furniture and textiles, based in Brooklyn, New York. Myriah Scruggs and Nadia Yaron, together since 1998, started Nightwood three years ago and have saved many a conscience ever since. read more

Along with fur, embroidery and beading are among the best ways to convey decadence, opulence, and romance in fashion. For many designers, the main goal of using these techniques on textiles is to give garments that extra oomph factor. Project 1281, a boutique New York-based textile development firm, has made a mission out of pushing the limits on what's possible in fabric design. read more

With two thriving businesses—online shelter magazine Lonny and eco-textile company Rubie Green—entrepreneur Michelle Adams demonstrates a keen eye for interior design and a commitment to a green living. read more