Joan Barzilay Freund

With the push toward earth-friendly interiors, wood-paneled walls are having a moment. Once associated with formal libraries and dark drawing rooms, wood walls today can feel fresh, clean and connected to the copse outside the window. What’s more, their grained patterns and rich coloration give spaces a distinctive flair. 

There is a timeless chic in the range of neutral tones, a downplayed opulence that forces the senses into action. The irony of understatement is that it pushes the eye toward the finer details — the surfaces, the materials, the glimmers of gilt — and can make a space feel bolder and more alive.

Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.

These private outdoor spaces are unbeatable spots for enjoying fine weather and spectacular views.

An accomplished professional and international celebrity, Barbie deserves decor as fabulous as she is.

The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.

The designer’s innovative use of an unexpected material gives this console a lift.

The colorful design captures the natural splendor of a backyard garden.

The bold piece blurs the line between furniture and contemporary art.