My Property Life

The Kahua Kuili residence is a modern interpretation of the classic Hawai’i summer camp. In keeping with the firm’s design philosophy, the warm yet spacious retreat was designed with longevity in mind. Kahua Kuili incorporates centuries-old indigenous design elements paired…

Not every home is built on a perfectly square and even lot where everything is all too straightforward. In fact, some of the most beautiful and exceptional residences were born because of challenging topography. Villa Ellsinger in Gothenburg falls in…

As Coronavirus pandemic brings the world around us to a screeching halt, one of the most essential steps in beating this deadly virus has emerged as ‘social distancing’ and isolation. For some this can be incredibly hard while it could…

A revised layout, smart sight lines, and an earthy palette turn the back of this Australian home into a relaxing hangout spot. Paul and Mark purchased a 1910 sandstone Victorian villa in the Adelaide suburb of Largs Bay—however after living…

Eventually, we will return to our offices. Until then, don’t think you have to break the bank to set yourself up for success at home. Working from home is the new normal and you may be discovering that your set…

Now more than ever, more and more of us are working from home. Working where you live has its perks, but one possible consequence is the blurring of boundaries between work and relaxation. By making your home office its own…

Proving that building on a budget doesn’t have to mean compromising on aesthetics, Uruguayan architecture practice Bercetche Estudio has completed the WS House, a single-family home on the outskirts of Montevideo. Built primarily with unpainted natural timber inside and out,…

Thrilled with the beach town location of their summer house, but not with its loud ’90s-era architecture, a family approached Blue Truck Studio with a directive — tone it down. What they had: a house with wild geometry, such as…

REVEALING THE EVIDENCE Confrontation with the reality of these ruins was always a confrontation seeped in memories. Memories of a place where the raw matter it is constituted of – the rock, the valley and the mountain – shows evident…

Willard Hall Francis, Architect The Francis Residence, 1952. Located on 3/5 of an acre in the highly-desirable Crestwood Hills neighborhood of Brentwood, this vintage mid-century modern home is preserved in time, cherished in its original condition and ready for the…

Easter is around the corner, and the spring collections have been revealed! There are so many beautiful color palettes to celebrate this time of year, and Easter gives us a chance to enjoy the wonder of spring while spending time…

Decorating your home is always a fun thing. But things can get pretty serious at times. With the many styles, trends and colors to choose from, it can be overwhelming as well. It is a task that requires careful blend…

FIG Interior Design and JAM Architecture team up to fill a lackluster unit with sweeping curves and luxe finishes that honor the building’s historic Art Deco exterior. If you had walked through this apartment in downtown Brooklyn in 2018, you’d…

Heated radiant floors, high-design fittings, and a communal spirit rooted in Jackson Hole’s homesteading history await the modern-day explorer at the recently opened Cache House, an elegant new hostel at the heart of the celebrated Wyoming Valley. Like its sister…

If you are an avid golfer, then the idea of living on the edge of a golf course is one that would seem pretty appealing; probably even a dream come true! Of course, you might have to be more honest…

Forgotten industrial buildings built in the last century, old warehouses that have not been in use for a while now and dilapidated structures needing an urgent intervention have been some of the reasons for the resurgence of modern industrial style.…

There are different ways to add ‘green’ to an interior. Many go down a natural path and usher in green using indoor plants, herbs and succulents. But for those who wish to use paint to add green to an interior,…

The clients of The Sanctuary, recent empty-nesters planning ahead to retirement, hoped to downsize and simplify in the design of their new Palo Alto home. When the clients purchased the property, an old wooden fence across the front yard and…