My Property Life

The dream of every urbanite is to have that lovely holiday home that is far away from the constant rush and bright lights of big city. It is a dream that is often constrained by lack of resources. But this…

From the Maison Verre in Paris to Philip Johnson’s Connecticut icon, the glass house is a hallmark of 20th-century Modernism. But radical transparency isn’t for everyone. Everyone wants a great view, but are there any particular ways you’re thinking about…

It is not very often that you come across a modern home that has an imposing street façade made of magnificent stone walls on all sides. This not only provides complete privacy, but gives the home an entrance that is…

How would you like a second home in the backyard that was once a busy barn and is currently in a forgotten, old state? It might sound like a hectic task, but it is one that La Firme pulled off…

Hexagonal rooms and interior shingles are just part of the charm—and challenge—in this rare home originally designed by architects George Nelson and Gordon Chadwick. Completed in 1962 for Rudolph and Ethel Johnson, this impressive Modernist home was one of only…

In Southampton, architect Nina Edwards Anker builds a LEED-certified cottage where curved shingles meet prismatic glass walls. After earning her doctorate at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design and working in Norway’s capital as a teacher and research fellow,…

This 7,000 sf house is nestled on a heavily wooded hilltop site in Ross, CA with breathtaking views of Mt. Tam and the San Francisco Bay over native California Oaks in one direction and the town of Ross through majestic…

Transform your living room into a dreamy assortment of plush chairs, shimmery light fixtures, and pastel colorways with these divine creations. Photo: Industry West Shop the Look Speck Chair Read another article:Design Trends for Creating a Vacation Vibe at HomeMinaret…

A cabin-style home that feels modern and elegant, the Hewn House designed by Matt Fajkus Architecture in Austin combines the best of both worlds. The home on the outside has a warm wooden exterior with gable roof while the interior…

We are so accustomed to use of color when it comes to home design that very few among us can even contemplate the idea of an interior in black, white and shades of gray. But that is exactly what you…

The last time we at Decoist explored the terrazzo trend, it was definitely gaining popularity. Yet terrazzo decor was mostly offered by artists and design houses. Now that more time has passed, the look has gone mainstream, which has its…

Set amidst a volcanic boulder field in a pine and fir forest, Creek House is a family retreat that inhabits an existing outcrop clearing at the edge of the spring fed Martis Creek. Near the base of Lookout Mountain at…

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…