Magic Carpet Ride
A great rug is a design all-star—it muffles sound, provides a soft landing for kids and canines, and adds warmth, literally and aesthetically. Plus, in one fell swoop, an area rug defines a space. A rug at the end of a long room creates a family “room”; a rug in the entry traps detritus and
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In Black and White
Nothing’s more classic than a black-and-white interior—or for that matter, a black-and-white film or photograph or original Barbie outfit. The pared-back palette is all colors (black) and the absence of color (white), and it looks equally chic on its own or as a grounding base for pops of pink, apple green or sunflower yellow. As
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Summer Sidewalk Sale
Welcome to Motif’s first-ever annual sidewalk sale. We’ve pulled together some favorite pieces at jaw-dropping prices: Butterscotch leather chairs with modern vibes, sinuous amber chaises made for swooning, polished concrete dining tables with intricate steel bases, high design mid-century bar stools, and quick-to-ship outdoor furniture—all ready to be delivered right this second, while summer’s still
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Bear Hug
In designland, desire is the mother of invention. So when we spotted a gap in the marketplace for narrow tables that can nestle right up next to a sofa or chair, it was time to christen a new category: the “hugger”. Rectangular or round, clean-lined or mod, these pieces provide the perfect perch for a
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Blonde Ambition
In our book, blonder is always better. The whole forest of light woods (birch, maple, ash, and the beloved pine of our early decorating days) is having a real renaissance. A series of blonde moments if you will. This time around, the pieces go beyond the usual Ikea or Scandi inspo to cover a range
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Gold Rush
Golden, golden, golden—Harry Styles has it right. In design terms, gold signals optimism, prosperity, good Feng Shui, and a lovely dose of luminosity. And a little goes a long way. A single gilded piece, whether bold gold or soft brass, can brighten and enliven a whole room. We’ve curated a collection that injects a bit
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In the Pink
Everything is coming up roses in the design world. From dusty blush to rose gold, pink is having a moment. A welcome antidote to the long reign of gray, pink plays well with neutrals and adds relevance and softness to what could otherwise be a somber space. Plus we love the hue’s chameleon-like ability. It
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Chasing Rainbows
The design market is having a rainbow pride moment. Nothing is hotter on the circuit than furniture painted or upholstered in c-o-l-o-r. This isn’t the first rodeo for painted pieces, of course. Old-world artisans knew a thing or two about personalizing with color (think vintage Swedish furniture). Our modern iterations take a cue from nature,
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Core Curriculum
Hello, cottagecore—nice to see you again. After a decade of stark white walls and grayed-out furniture (not to mention la pandemic) the interior world is returning to simplicity, comfort and a hint of nostalgia. In design terms this means warmer neutrals, natural materials (wicker, rattan, pine), plants aplenty and a cozy vibe with a bohemian
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Leather Your Nest
Not everything gets better with age. Leather does. Especially ours, which we source from a storied family-owned tannery in Italy—one known for its subtle buttery hides with unmatched color depth. Even better, we’ve curated a whole cache of sofas, sectionals, chairs and ottomans ready to ship. Choose your shade—caramel, saddle or classic black. Choose your
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