Some rooms are meticulously put together yet somehow still look and feel flat, and they often suffer from the same problem: they haven't considered how critical contrast in interior design is.

Visual contrast distinguishes elements of design. It is a prevalent consideration for architects as they envision their projects. While visual contrast is a basic principle of modern design, its use ...

The wine wall at left and the striated stone fireplace were custom designed for the home. Nathan Schroder Photography/Stylist: Jessica Holtam At an end-of-life birthday party for a dear friend, ...