Design

Italy discovers basilica design by ancient Roman architect Vitruvius, 'father of architecture'

"It is a sensational finding ... something that our grandchildren will be talking about," Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli told a press conference.

 Italian Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli attends an Italy-Albania Intergovernmental Summit at Villa Doria Pamphili on November 13, 2025 in Rome, Italy.
Designed by Tzvia Kazayoff

A place that feels like a hug: The hottest trends in home design

IKEA’s GREJSIMOJS collection

When design meets play: IKEA’s new collection is transforming children’s rooms

Venu X1.

Venu X1 Smartwatch – not just for athletes | review


Chinese derby: The family plug-ins of Chery and BYD head to head

European plug-ins can’t match Chinese prices, leading leasing users to pick between the Arrizo 8 and Seal 5, promising 100 km electric range and low fuel use - but what’s real?

The Chery is more refined, the BYD slightly larger

The new kitchen can’t do without it – why everyone chooses the island over everything else

Kitchen islands are now the most desired feature in modern kitchens. Israeli clients may skip a dining area but not the island. The trend: Rounded shapes and natural materials.

Design by Vicky Sade and Sabrina Mohadev, Semel Kitchens

Built-in elegance: Why NYC’s luxury homes are turning to architectural shades

.

Th crossover that made competitors stop laughing at Dacia jokes

Bigster is a car Dacia never expected to produce: Hybrid like a Toyota, equipped like a Chinese model, and priced higher than ever. Can Renault’s low-cost brand now challenge the major competitors?

Square, rugged, straightforward, and much less flashy than usual

How a simple cloth napkin turned into a final project on manners and gender

Maya Karpel Regev, a Kibbutzim College design graduate, turned simple cloth napkins into a unique final project exploring table manners, gender, and social questions through creative screen printing.

A design project by Maya Karpel Regev from the Kibbutzim College

They disappeared like the 70s, and now they’re back in every home – what changed?

Round bathtubs, once symbols of extravagance, are back with a clean, elegant design. Top designers share how to embrace the trend and what has changed since the 70s.

The PORCELANOSA brand is available at the Herzliya Pituach showroom

The brand that made porcelain for the Vatican and Titanic tiles launches in Israel

German brand Villeroy & Boch, known for Vatican porcelain and Titanic-surviving tiles, launches its FLEUR Dopamine collection in Israel – pastel floral designs blending luxury with everyday use.

FLEUR Collection from Villeroy & Boch

Bringing the Hamptons home: How to design an Israeli summer house with an international touch

Israelis are increasingly escaping the city, creating Hamptons-inspired vacation homes. Local architects adapt the American style to Israel’s climate, landscape, and culture for a summer retreat.

Courtesy of Buchhalter Studio for Architecture and Interior Design

Review: Sony WH-1000XM6 – a new and improved generation of headphones to upgrade your flight

12 hours on a flight from Tel Aviv to New York was the perfect opportunity to try the WH-1000XM6 – Sony's new flagship headphones and their impressive noise-canceling capabilities.

Sony WH-1000XM6

First and intriguing drop: SACK’S fall 2025 collection is here

SACK’S unveils its Fall 2025 collection – LUXURY pieces with precise cuts, refined materials, and a sporty twist, for women seeking a powerful, full-look with elegance.

SACK'S – Fall 2025