Author: MyProperty Life

LEED and Passive House have become gold standards for energy-efficient homebuilding—but some say there’s a better way. “If you feel like you’ve met the standard, feel free to buy yourself a plaque,” says Michael Maines, a residential designer in Palermo,…

Architect Edgar Papazian turns a 1965 kit-of-parts cabin in Sag Harbor into a full-time home for his family. Architect Edgar Papazian and his wife, Michelle, weren’t immediately sure how to make the dilapidated A-frame cabin they’d purchased in Sag Harbor,…

Every New York City apartment has a style of its own and each one brings with it something unique in terms of how décor is used and overall visual appeal. This Downtown NYC apartment is no different with Rinaldi Interiors…

We’ve got the scoop on everything you ever wanted to know about designing with rugs. How To Design With Patterned Rugs Decorating with statement rugs is often challenging, so here are some tips and tricks to help guide the process. …

The decommissioned structure was built in the 1950s for France’s La Cité Radieuse Housing Project in Briey-en-Forêt. When you hear the name Le Corbusier—the master designer and pioneer of the modern movement—chances are a boiler room is not the first…

What a home demands in terms of design solutions is very different with regards to each homeowner. You want the house to respond to the specific needs of those living in it and this means there can be times when…

Apartment living is all about maximizing space and finding a floor plan that specifically works for you. This generally means architects and designers must work closely with homeowners to create a perfect home that serves their ever-evolving needs. That is…

The Hamptons is a setting where there is no shortage of opulent homes that take their homeowners away from constant urban rush. But the Amagansett House is a touch different from the others in the neighborhood both on the outside…

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Unable to expand due to local planning restrictions, a couple ask Shands Studio to make their Fairfax residence feel sunny and streamlined. When a California couple decided to renovate their modest home, which was built in 1923 and last renovated…

A leather shop is not generally a place that you think about when you want to have a relaxing conversation and understandably so. But this gorgeous leather shop in blue in the city of Osaka, Japan will change that perception…

A 22-part Dwell series extensively chronicled the home’s multiyear construction process. One of Los Angeles’s newest listings is a serene retreat that got its start right here at Dwell. Featured in our November/December 2013 issue shortly after its completion, the…

A family’s sunny spirit defines a radiant extension with bold design choices. When a family of four asked Auckland-based design practice Pac Studio for help with a home renovation, the architects knew early on that the project would be a…

A furry swing and a playful pink palette combine in a whimsical feline-friendly home by the sea. With careers in graphic design and fashion, the Yehs have cultivated a passion for bold and unusual design. So, when Ms. Yeh decided…

Right now, the logistics of “going back to normal” are a mystery. We asked some prominent voices to give us their predictions of what we can expect when the worst is over. While scientists and policy makers strive to help…

Creative projects are energizing and therapeutic. During this ongoing global pandemic, we’re all spending a lot of time at home. Many of us are on a tighter budget than usual. For some of us, free time is abundant, and for…

The monolithic Casa Sierra Fría by industrial designer Hector Esrawe conceals a verdant interior with an imposing brick front. The concept of home is often synonymous with that of a sanctuary—a secluded retreat that offers escape from the world. It…

There’s virtue to be found within four walls. Ho-hum activities are now the highlights of the week, and a fastidious routine helps me find solid ground. At the beginning of March, things were rocky. Under San Francisco’s shelter in place…