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Eco-Friendly Home Decor: What It Is and Why It Matters

More people than ever are becoming interested in sustainable practices, such as eco-friendly home decor. This is partly due to the significant increase in con...

Why Large-Scale Living Room Wall Art is the Ultimate Statement Piece

Large-scale living room wall art is more than just decoration. It's a bold statement that transforms any space, drawing the eye, and setting the tone for the ...

Pets in the Workplace

Pet-Friendly Company Culture Company culture is important to consider when choosing where to spend a forty-hour workweek. The culture at Submaterial p...

Where We Are

After some success in a previous business, David Hamlin, our founder, established Submaterial in 2006 while in Seattle. In 2010, global firm Gensler contacted...

2024 Year in Review

It is hard to believe that 2024 is over! This year was full of big wins and some challenges, and we are excited for the new year and all it has to bring. Let'...

Lobby Installations 2019-2024

Each year since we moved into our current studio, Submaterial refreshes the lobby for our Fall Open House. We take the opportunity to feature some of our new ...

7 Creative Ways to Use a Felt Wall Covering in Your Home

With "playfulism" being the number one interior design trend according to Living Etc., it stands to reason that something as youthful and whimsical as felt ha...

How to Spruce Up Your Home's Interior Aesthetic With Decorative Mirrors

When it comes to home decor, mirrors are often overlooked as a powerful tool to enhance the aesthetics of your living space. They are not just for checking yo...

Wall Art: A Beginner's Guide to the Different Textures in Art

One of the most fascinating things about art is there is always something new, even if it's tens of thousands of years old. In 2017 a group of archaeologists ...