How Mediterranean Architecture Solved the Heat Problem Before Air Conditioning
Stone floors, lime plaster, and thermal mass helped Mediterranean homes stay cool for centuries before modern air conditioning.
Kennyatta Collins |
How Mediterranean Architecture Solved the Heat Problem Before Air Conditioning
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Our Creative Director's Letter
A letter from our Creative Director reflecting on growing up alongside Residence Supply and why architecture, history, and personal passion continue to shape the brand's future.
Cat Montoya |
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The Architect Who Left Hollywood Luxury Behind for a 500-Square-Foot Desert Cabin
Architect Malek Alqadi explains how building Folly, an off-grid desert cabin, changed his understanding of luxury, restraint, and intentional design at home.
Kennyatta Collins |
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What America's Favorite Paint Colors Reveal About Taste in 2026
After a decade of gray walls and resale-first design, America's favorite paint colors are turning warmer, richer, and far more personal.
Kennyatta Collins |
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Sara Alexander Thinks Architecture School Should Change How You See Everything
Sara Alexander reflects on architecture school, creative thinking, and why the best designers learn to look beneath the surface.
Kennyatta Collins |
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What 130 Artists Did With One of the Most Overlooked Objects in Your Home
DUDD LITE brought together 130 artists to reimagine the humble nightlight, proving that some of the most meaningful design objects are also the most overlooked.
Kennyatta Collins |
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Are Hotels the New Galleries? Design Hotels Thinks So
Design Hotels transformed 11 Howard into one of NYCxDesign Week’s most compelling exhibitions, making the case for hotels as the new cultural galleries.
Kennyatta Collins |
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Mexico Is Not Beige Inside the World of Designer Maye Ruiz
Maye Ruiz is pushing back on neutral design with bold color, cultural depth, and a philosophy rooted in the spirit of a place and the stories it holds.
Kennyatta Collins |
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The Objects Everyone is Overlooking at Design Week
During New York Design Week, the most important design details are often overlooked. A reflection on hardware, lighting, brass, and the craft shaping how spaces feel.
Kennyatta Collins |
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Why Perfect Homes Feel Empty in the Spring
The gardens we remember most were always a little wild. This spring, we’re bringing that same depth, warmth, and layered beauty into our homes.
Kennyatta Collins |
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How Marcela Cure Brings the Spirit of Barranquilla to Design
Colombian designer Marcela Cure channels the spirit of Barranquilla into bold interiors, collectible design, and a distinctly joyful design language.
Kennyatta Collins |
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A Different Way to Think About Spring This Year
Spring isn’t as light as it’s made out to be. We’re drawn to deeper color, richer materials, and spaces that feel alive again.
Kennyatta Collins |
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Eight New York Architecture Studios Redefining the State Today
New York’s most interesting architecture is happening at street level. These eight studios are quietly redefining how the city is built.
Kennyatta Collins |
