Paula Benson

The Stanley Hotel – inspiration for The Shining – unveils new cultural hub

The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado - forever etched in horror history as the place that sparked Stephen King’s imagination for The Shining...

8 Film Interiors to Inspire Your Halloween Décor — with exclusive discounts on The Shining rugs and homeware

Halloween décor doesn’t have to mean plastic pumpkins and fake cobwebs. For those who prefer their interiors atmospheric rather...

Severance Part 2: The Outie World — Homes, Havens and the Architecture of Identity

In Part One of our Severance investigation we explored Lumon’s innie world – a maze of white corridors, green carpet and corporate control. Here,...

Severance Part 1: The Innie World — Design, Furniture and the Architecture of Control

When Severance premiered, it wasn’t just the plot that had viewers glued to their screens. The series carved out a design language all of...

Venice Film Festival 2025: Interiors and design highlights

The Venice Film Festival wraps up for another year, reminding us once again that it isn’t just a showcase of cinematic storytelling - it’s a feast of production design,...

The Intrigue of Memory, Objects and Locations in Paul & Paulette Take a Bath

Winner of both the Cinema & Arts Award at the 2024 Venice Film Festival and the Critics’ Week Audience Award, Paul & Paulette Take...

Silver Screen Style: Silver and Chrome in Film

From gleaming chrome arches to futuristic metallic accents, silver has always had star quality on film - and it’s making a major comeback in 2025 interiors. Join us in a celebration of silver and...

International Production Design Week 2025: A Global Celebration of the Craft Behind the Camera

This October, the worlds we see on screen will be celebrated in the real world. International Production Design Week (IPDW) returns for its second...

Midcentury Marvel: Inside the Retro-Futuristic Design of Fantastic Four: First Steps

What if 2001: A Space Odyssey collided with Mad Men, with a sprinkle of space-age optimism and a dash of superpowers? That’s the visual...