Mel Studach
Editor
Mel Studach is the editor of AD PRO, Architectural Digest's members-only community for design industry professionals. Her writing has also appeared in Business of Home, Midwest Living, and Inc. Magazine. Mel has moderated panels on trends, technology, and sustainability in design, as well as produced and hosted videos highlighting a range of industry subjects. She can also be found on Instagram at @melstudach.
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AD PRO’s Essential Guide to Paris Deco Off and Maison & Objet 2024
Off to Paris? Here are the new products and design happenings not to miss at Paris Deco Off and Maison & Objet
Trends
These Are the 11 Colors Paint Companies Predict Will Rule Interiors in 2024
Blue is having a big moment, but it’s far from the only option when it comes to tapping into color trends
What to Spec Now
9 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now—From Mark Cunningham, Gere Kavanaugh, and More
A look at the latest drops in furniture, wallpaper, rugs, and more
Need to Know
Ralph Lauren Home Accelerates Expansion Plans, IKEA Enters the Gym, and More News
Here’s what you need to know
Event
The Road to AD100: Insider Advice From 3 Trailblazing Honorees
Miss the member-exclusive workshop? Watch the full conversation between AD’s Alison Levasseur and 2024 AD100 debuts Sarah Sherman Samuel, Lindsey Chan, and Sara Story
What to Spec Now
12 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now—From FoundRae, Flamingo Estate, and More
A look at the latest drops in tableware, floor covering, and more
Need to Know
Salon Art + Design Debuts to Note, Remembering Maria Pergay, and More News
Here’s what you need to know
Need to Know
Miles Redd Imparts His Design Playbook, Anna Karlin Debuts Amorphous Works, and More News
Here’s what you need to know
Need to Know
Max Lamb Unveils Cardboard Furniture, Pierre Frey Acquires Zuber, and More News
Here’s the news to know
Fairs
AD PRO’s Essential Guide to High Point Market Fall 2023
Traveling to the furniture industry’s largest North American trade show? Keep these things in mind
Need to Know
Bottega Veneta Unveils Paris Flagship's Space-Age Renovation, Rubelli Group Names Formafantasma Creative Director, and More News
Here's what you need to know
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Need to Know
Designer Juan Montoya Has Entered His ‘Less Is More’ Era—For Now
The legendary designer shares the stories behind his auction-bound personal collection
Event
5 Pamela Shamshiri–Approved Secrets to Creating Photos With Staying Power
AD talent Pamela Shamshiri and editor Mayer Rus discuss the ins and outs of capturing images that count
Need to Know
British Maker Bert & May Posts Up Stateside, Blair Moore Debuts Vintage-Tinged Furniture Line, and More News
Here’s what you need to know
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AD PRO’s Essential Guide to Maison & Objet and Paris Design Week 2023
Off to Paris? Here are the new products and design happenings not to miss at Maison & Objet 2023
WEB-EXCLUSIVE HOME TOUR
Call Her Daddy’s Alex Cooper: Peek Inside Her Serene Country Retreat in the Heart of LA
Cooper and fiancé Matt Kaplan tapped Balton Design to turn the Colonial Revival ranch into a timeless, understated home perfect for hosting
Need to Know
RH’s Sourcebook Is Back in Print, Sunbrella Introduces Custom Window Treatment Program, and More News
Here’s what you need to know
Event
In a Flowering Hamptons Meadow, AD, Loewe, and More Celebrate Perfect Earth Project
One hundred-plus guests gathered at the Water Mill home of photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin to promote toxic-free landscapes
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Designer Takes
Designer Jake Arnold on His Biggest Career Moves, Favorite Sources, and More
The AD100 designer answers readers’ burning questions following his September AD cover drop
Books
33 Inspiring Design Books to Add to Your Cart Now
Designer monographs, stylish “how-to” volumes, and odes to maximalist style all make the cut