Month: December 2019

A new residence located in Seattle’s Magnolia neighborhood designed as a simple three-story form wrapped in a cedar rainscreen and stretched across the width of the property to maximize views west toward Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Spaces are…

After a multiphase update and an appearance on HGTV, this Montecito Heights midcentury seeks a new owner. Designed by architect John Lawrence Pugsley, best known for his midcentury commissions in nearby Pasadena, 3877 Latrobe Street was built in 1964 as…

On the outskirts of Sydney, Bundeena Beach House’s green roof and sculptural skylight are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to honoring the environment. Known for its picturesque beaches and bush walks, the coastal town of Bundeena…

Modern offices are no longer spaces where endless stretches of cubicles greet you and the entire design feels just so sterile. Many of them now incorporate recreation areas, play zones and other activity spaces that offer employees a chance to…

Surrounded by mountainous views, this home seamlessly integrates commercial and residential space through a unified material palette and a breezy open plan. When young architect couple Marcos Franchini and Nattalia Bom Conselho were looking for an apartment to buy several…

This 1961 Alexander home in Vista Las Palmas has been thoughtfully updated and is looking for a new owner. From the mid-1950s to the early 1960s, the Alexander Construction Company built over 2,200 homes across the Coachella Valley.  946 W.…

Situated on a triple-lot in Boulder’s Newlands neighborhood, this 3200 SF home was designed for a young couple looking to start a family and develop a property well-positioned for future resale in the Boulder real estate market. Our challenge was…

A new decade is upon us: celebrate the end of the 2010s with these revel-ready party decorations and accessories. Snowe Flutes, Set of 2 Designed to preserve effervescence, our crystallized glass Flute has an elegant and easy shape. We don’t…

In Waterloo, London architecture firm Doone Silver Kerr repurposes shipping containers into twenty micro-apartments with a downstairs wine bar. Having whet their appetite for “cargo-tecture” with the Artworks Elephant incubator space, creative property development company Stow Projects tapped Doone Silver…

From adaptive reuse to midcentury rehabs, these deft renovations deserve a second look. The year’s most memorable transformations ran the gamut from gut renovations to respectful facelifts—regardless of the level of intervention, however, the resulting homes are case studies in…

A curated, luggage-free wardrobe awaits you with Rent the Runway Travel Concierge. Rent the Runway and W Hotels have teamed up to ensure your next hotel stay is as chic as can be. Their new Closet Concierge program allows guests…

Home is where the art is. Serious art connoisseurs don’t just curate their personal art collection—they also direct how the pieces will rotate through, and be shown in, their homes. These 15 residences are designed to showcase commanding works of…

Every kitchen needs a focal point. In the modern kitchen that is often draped in neutral hues and has an understated appeal, a simple infusion of color can get this done without much effort. There are many ways in which…

With finishing touches complete, the stream-straddling design makes its debut in L.A. After four years of careful collaboration, the boundary-pushing Bridge House gets its big reveal in Hancock Park. An ultra-unique site with a stream running through it was the…

Designed as the ultimate Hygge Supply kit home, the Birch Le Collaboration House is a showcase for the company’s sustainable, modern designs. “What if happiness came in a box?” That question is front and center on Hygge Supply’s homepage—which makes…

Ashley and Jamin Mills of the Handmade Home recently transformed a closed-off kitchen into a bright and open space for entertaining. Ashley and Jamin Mills are no strangers to the renovation process. From pool houses and basements to bathrooms and…

Some of the trickiest landscapes on the planet also give architects an opportunity to create unique homes that are anything but mundane. The gorgeous and luxurious Bela Vista House designed by Bernardes Arquitetura is one such residence where undulating lot…

The fall collection of Drew Barrymore Flower Home is unapologetically maximalist with holiday entertaining in mind—and pieces start at just $10. The poster child for flower power, Drew Barrymore, has launched a new collection of furniture and home decor to…