My Property Life

The clients are a couple of environmental scientists who, along with their two sons, relocated from the Oakland Hills to the warmer climate of Orinda. Their commitment to sustainability, including a request for net-zero energy performance annually, was evident in their thinking…

After gut-renovating a 1918 row home in Center City, a husband-and-wife design team place it on the market. As self-proclaimed design nerds, Chris and Catherine jumped on the chance to remodel a neglected, 100-year-old row home in Philadelphia as soon…

COMO Metropolitan London combines accurate service, sophisticated design and a vibrant Park Lane location. There are 144 rooms and suites as well as 19 long-stay apartments, Gridiron by COMO, a modern, live-fire grill restaurant, Nobu for Japanese-Peruvian cuisine and Asian-inspired…

Jungle Keva Tulum is a top-rated specialty boutique hotel recently featured in Architectural Digest Mexico's 2019 Anniversary Edition. We provide a very personalized service and have spared no expense to ensure every detail has been considered and fine-tuned to give…

Project: Residential House Architect: Taller de Diseño Exterior y Arquitectura René Caro Jesús López Collaborators: José Antonio Díaz, Karen Oaxaca Tanamachi, Daniel Rivas , Jorge Carrillo Photography: Lorena Darquea Area: 240 m2 Location: Zapopan, Jalisco Project date: 2018 Construction date:…

A getaway that surrounds you with greenery beautiful views of Serra do Mar in the distance, the Bosque Refuge designed by Bruno Zaitter arquiteto is for those who wish to escape bright lights of big cities. This cool Brazilian cabin…

Tiny homes offer the perfect living solution for those who cannot afford to spend a fortune on a lavish, brand new house. It not brings alive the dream of owning a house on a budget, but also saves space and…

When it comes to rooms where you need to maximize space, kids’ rooms come only next to the kitchen! Making most of the available space in a kids’ room is particularly difficult since the little ones are pretty demanding when…

This project was a full renovation of a 1970’s ranch house. The original house was chopped into multiple small, disconnected spaces. In the nineties a large and awkwardly placed addition was built to capitalize on the lake view. FORWARD was…

Creating a relaxing and smart home environment in an urban setting is hard and often it involves smart management of space and creation of private spaces. Designed by A4estudio, the gorgeous and contemporary LL House in Mendoza, Argentina is one…

Though the Danish philosophy might not have a direct English translation, everyone can benefit from adding a little hygge (pronounced “hoo-guh”) to their home. Rumored to have been born out of the desire to celebrate the small moments of everyday…

There is no shortage of amazing views when it comes to the beautiful Mercer Island in Seattle and it is on a hillside lot next to Lake Washington that one finds the lovely Mercer Modern designed by Wittman Estes Architecture…

When the first cool front hits and it starts getting dark earlier, you can mourn the passing of summer or fully embrace the moodiness of fall! Today’s post is dedicated to decor that celebrates darker tones and contemplative style. Perfect…

In Sonoma County, Faulkner Architects transforms a neglected barn into a refined guest house with a screened sleeping porch. Glen Ellen, California, is a small village north of San Francisco (population: 784) known for being home to writer Jack London,…

Located on the edge of Kawagama Lake in Ontario, Canada, the Boathouse on Kawagama Lake by Building Arts Architects is one that combines simplicity of design with smart ergonomics and a love for outdoor living. The stylish and easy-to-maintain can…

A blend of the classic and the contemporary, the Cedar Lodges in Winchester, Hampshire feel modern and timeless at the same time. Designed by Adam Knibb Architects, these lovely British homes have a pod-like design on the outside when it…

Ready to command your coffee table, the second Cabin Porn book is packed with more than 70 awe-inspiring outdoor retreats. Set to launch on October 3, Cabin Porn: Inside delves deeper into the wild, revealing stunning interiors and exteriors nestled…

We often see old industrial and commercial buildings being turned into modern homes as part of adaptive reuse of structures. Sometimes this extends to old churches and castles being turned into contemporary buildings as well! But this salon in Bangkok…