Whether it’s a micro-flat in Moscow, an apartment in Atlanta or a loft in London, a new wave of interiors projects have revealed that we are hungry for color and pattern. Crayon box color palettes, playful speckles, curving forms and graphic grids are just some of the trends that have emerged — together creating cheerful environments that don’t take themselves too seriously. House of Joy takes stock of the undercurrents that are shaping the spaces in which we live and work – particularly those that make us smile.