My Property Life

Giving the old home a new lease of life while preserving its existing, vernacular charm is a task that demands careful balance of elements. Originally built in 1965, this ranch house in Johnson City, Texas was recently given a fresh,…

Interior designer Hope Mendes rejuvenates a dated, 700-square-foot cabin in Northern California to use as a family hideaway. Nestled among towering fir trees and magnificent dogwoods in Cobb, California—just an hour north of Napa Valley—is the 700-square-foot cabin Hope Mendes…

Crafters and designers are offering DIY instructions and options to “buy one, give one.” When New York City photographer Juliana Sohn found herself recovering from COVID-19 in the early days of the lockdown, she started to realize the importance of face…

An outdoor enthusiast’s eco-friendly retreat on the shores of Wallis Lake embraces the beach and bushland. Architect Matthew Woodward jumped at the chance to build a home for his friend and fellow Mid-North Coast beach enthusiast, Adam, who also served…

In a spectacular South Tyrol valley, Plasma Studio designs an L-shaped home that blends traditional elements with contemporary design. Finding affordable property in Italy’s stunning South Tyrol region is no easy task, as Andrea Holzer and her husband Roland Graf…

A budget-friendly remodel clears the air and connects a cramped Victorian to garden views. This turn-of-the-century Victorian is located in Kensal Rise, a popular West London neighborhood known for its down-to-earth charm, trendy pubs, proximity to railways, and typical period…

The occupants of the Aperture House by Formwerkz Architects take shelter under lush foliage and expansive eaves. The portfolio of Singapore-based Formwerkz Architects is filled with unusual projects—from a home with a ramped running path to a residence with a…

The unforgettably colorful exterior hides a calming and contemporary interior. Another darling floating home in Sausalito has hit the market. Like Shel Silverstein’s former balloon barge that’s currently up for sale, this two-story residence comes with a boatload of charm—pun intended. While…

With a portfolio that includes some of San Francisco’s Painted Ladies, Phil Schinman was up to the challenge of a home’s shocking blue stairway. Phil Schinman can tell you many stories from his 30-year career as a paint contractor. Color…

Dyer Studio reshapes a kitchen and mudroom in a 1902 Victorian home in Portland, while keeping its pedigreed character intact. Designed by well-known Oregon architect William Christmas Knighton and completed in 1902, this house was built in anticipation of the…

Though its shape is sci-fi, the home feels decidedly down to earth. Southern California native and self-taught architect Harry Gesner grew up surfing, and the influence of the ocean is clear in his work, from his famous Wave House—whose cresting…

Renovating aging homes can be tricky at the best of times. The conundrum with such residences is the balance one needs to find between the past and the present – a way to combine tradition with modernity in a seamless…

Nestled in the ‘more Italian’ part of Switzerland and in the municipality of Corippo is the beautiful and one-of-a-kind Casa Lucciola Renovation designed by Rafael Schmid Architekten. The fabulous little holiday home with stone walls on the outside and a…

When it comes to the trendiest colors of 2020, there is no doubt that Blue in its darker avatar leads the pack. And in times of difficulty, colors such as blue which lift the mood and paint a sunnier picture…

The Desert Calm Collection is a soothing assortment of rugs, pillows, and other thoughtful home accents. The Citizenry’s spring collection makes it easy to bring the tranquility of the desert into your home with muted hues, abstract designs, and a…

If you like modern minimal homes in wood and white, then you will quickly fall in love with the Mushono House designed by Hearth Architects in Japan. The house has been set considerably deep on the lot because it sits…

Send her a gift that’ll last longer than a box of chocolates (and send a few to yourself while you’re at it). With Mother’s Day less than a month away (arriving on Sunday, May 10), Bloomscape has launched a whole new…

When home is the open road, it’s tricky to navigate where and how to shelter in place. When city life paused full stop in March, many headed outdoors. Bishop, California, a climbing mecca, attracted droves from Los Angeles and the…