About The Interior Review
Formed as a response to the high volume, content-farm approach that most online publications utilize, The Interior Review was established in 2017 as an outlet for creative releases and observations by thinkers unbound by specialty. It is by and for those whom are excited by the world and its remarkable performance. The idea of The Interior Review is to go a bit further, motivated by wit, considerate observation, and recognition where it is due. International in scope, our focus ranges from art in all of its forms, interior design and style, as well as cultural critique.
With the support of a network of creatives, The Interior Review also practices as a Creative Consultancy. Learn more here.
About the Editor
Ben “Yamin” Schmidt (1995-) is a cultural critic, design consultant, and occasional UN press correspondent. He was born in Russia and lives in New York, New York. He studied Political Science at St. John's University, where he started curating DS206, an art gallery.
He's an Art & Lifestyle editor at The Knockturnal and has written for Bond Official, Gagg Magazine, Jones Magazine, EBONY, N+1, The Economist, and Palm Beach Daily News. He's appeared as a panelist at The Red House, a speaker at St. John's University, and has appeared on Pratt Radio.
The Latest from The Interior Review
Historic Route 66 runs straight through Rancho Cucamonga, and it’s tempting to pass through rather than stop. But the Mother Road still has a real presence here, from the restored Cucamonga Service Station and the Sycamore Inn to the remnants of the area’s wine history and its enduring classic-car culture. Dan Latif shows what to see, where to eat, and where to stay along Route 66 in Rancho Cucamonga.
At its home airport, Air France transformed 34,000 square feet of lounge area into a collection of zones and moods, creating space for everyone. Primarily serving international, non-Schengen passengers, the sprawling Terminal 2E lounge gave writer Dan Latif plenty to explore.
September in New York City brings Snoopy dressed by BODE, Sandy Liang, and Willy Chavarria in the Meatpacking District, Bvlgari’s Serpenti on the High Line, a champagne-and-oyster retreat on the North Fork, Hunt Slonem at Casita Maria’s Fiesta kick-off, and a six-DJ night at Mood Ring. From fashion and art to nightlife, food, and cultural events, these are some of the most interesting things happening in NYC in September 2026.
Perched on a remote slope in the heart of the Italian Alps, the family-owned Chalet Mirabell is huge, moody, and luxurious. With commanding views, a sleek lounge and a sprawling spa, the property feels potent and charged—like being inside a James Bond film.
With a showstopper garden, bespoke artwork, lots of lounge space, and an extraordinarily convenient 17th Arrondissement location, the Tribe Paris Batignolles flips idea of the boutique hotel on its head. The question becomes: does it succeed? Writer Dan Latif investigates.
Positioned directly on Bryant Park and within walking distance of Times Square, the Park Terrace Hotel is raising the standards in an area dominated by aging chains. Its modern, airy guest rooms, large fitness and yoga studio, quick and understated service, and access to a private members' club makes it one of Midtown Manhattan's best values.
Lab Series gave us some of their most essential products, and we immediately asked certified product lover, longtime skin-care enthusiast, and resident DJ Emily Powers to give each product a try and take some notes. Here’s her verdict on one of skincare’s most exciting brands.
Hosted by journalist Lesley Stahl and honoring Patricia Cornwell, Sherrie Westin, Barbara Tober, and Sabastian Niles, The Interior Review reports directly from Pier Sixty, where Literacy Partners' Evening of Readings & Gala Dinner celebrated its 40th year.
Mandarin Oriental's Lutetia remains the only Palace-rated hotel on Paris' Rive Gauche. Writer Dan Latif spends an evening at its venerable Joséphine Bar, a historic crossroads where impressive cocktails, genteel service, and monumental interiors make it one of the city's essential stops after dark.
We've gone around the world looking for unique summer cocktails, finding recipes inspired by Korean rock water, English botanicals, Italian aperitifs, and New York hotel bars. Here are a few of our favorites for the season that you can make at home, from a bright highball to an over-the-top seafood Bloody Mary.
June in New York belongs to football fans, design lovers, and rooftop revelers. From the The 2026 FIFA World Cup arriving in the city to the Morgan Library and World Monuments Fund hosting summer gatherings of their own, there’s activity for everyone. Bryant Park fills with contemporary dance while Magic Hour Rooftop transforms into a summer camp overlooking the city. These are the best events in NYC for June 2026.
Historic Route 66 runs through the heart of Beverly Hills, a city with a constantly evolving vision of luxury. Three of its best-known hotels opened in three very different eras: The Beverly Hills Hotel in 1912, The Beverly Hilton in 1955, and The Peninsula Beverly Hills in 1991. Together, they offer three ways to experience the architecture, rituals, food, and Hollywood history that have shaped the city.