Intriguing objects are like the character actors of the design world, adding novelty and meaning to a space.

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As a woman prepares to pitch her friend to an audience of roughly 200 eager singles, a few of their pals skip around the room ...

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A live band plays early 2000s pop music while the eligible bachelor makes his way to the stage and sits on a velvet blue ...

The corner sofa is elevated off the floor with tall, tapered wooden legs, while a cylindrical bolster cushion at either end of the settee completes the look. In rich velvet, this one screams ...

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By Dana G. Smith The concept is simple and alluring: There are special regions around the world — called blue zones — where people regularly remain vibrant and active into their 90s and 100s ...

The best part about this couch from Article is that all the cushions are uniform and thus reversible, which means you can regularly flip and rotate them to avoid sagging or pancaking. This sleek ...

Princess Beatrice supported Nicky Hilton's collaboration with Australian designer Rebecca Valance, sporting a black velvet and sequin design on Tuesday night. Dave Benett/Getty Images for Estée ...