My Property Life

The design for the cabin was inspired by the angular forms of nautical flags and sails. The Charlevoix region of Québec features dramatic landscapes along the Saint Lawrence River—a major Canadian maritime route that stretches from Lake Ontario out to…

Finding yourself with more time on your hands for crafting?! Over the coming weeks, we’ll be featuring a bit more in the DIY department here at Decoist, as many of us are now working from home and spending our down…

While opening up the layout to capture desert light, Darci Hazelbaker and Dale Rush accentuate the character of their 1925 Spanish-style home. For architects Darci Hazelbaker and Dale Rush, the duo behind Tucson–based Hazelbaker Rush, restoring their 1925 Spanish-revival bungalow…

The radiant space in Emeryville features 19-foot ceilings, exposed wood beams, and a gabled skylight. Nestled in the heart of Emeryville, California, across the bay from San Francisco, the Horton Street Lofts were originally built in 1917 and converted in…

The 1953 property comes with an impressive celebrity pedigree, serving as the home of Elizabeth Taylor and Carlos Boozer. The opulent Los Angeles estate where the late music legend Prince once lived is now seeking a new owner. Located near…

Designed by Walker Warner Architects, this home takes cues from agricultural forms and the pastoral landscape of Woodside, California. Located just north of Silicon Valley, Woodside is a peaceful, primarily rural town with large swaths of forested land marked by…

Capitol Hill in Seattle is as much known for its amazing array of industrial buildings as it is for its awesome nightlife. Sitting in the renowned 1310 East Union Building designed by the Miller Hull Partnership, this gorgeous loft-style condo…

There are a few homes where the walls end up stealing the spotlight and others where it is the majestic view outside that makes the biggest impact. Then there are apartments and urban residences where space-savvy design and detail leave…

Tadelakt, or traditional Moroccan plaster, brings texture and earthiness to these homes. You’ve heard of stucco, and perhaps Venetian plaster, but you may not know about the traditional Moroccan plaster technique, tadelakt. Tadelakt is a waterproof plaster originally used in…

A simple floor plan emphasizes the rugged materiality of this elongated, cabin-style home in Valle de Bravo. When the homeowners approached Augusto Fernández Mas (K+A Diseño) and Mauricio Miranda (MM Desarrollos) to design a retreat in the Rancho Avandaro Country…

If you are starting each day with more gloom and news about the further spread of coronavirus and how the pandemic is engulfing the entire planet, then we completely understand your trepidation. A silver lining amidst the giant dark cloud…

Faulkner Architects creates an expansive home on a challenging mountain slope. Imagine being able to ski straight from the slopes to the comfort of your mountainside home. That’s the reality that Faulkner Architects built for an active Northern California family.…

Need a pick-me-up? Indulge in a little retail therapy with these tchotchkes, books, bath salts, and other sweet picks we’re loving right now. Tosaryu Hinoki Bath Flakes Naturally scented bath flakes from Tosaryu. Aromatic Japanese Hinoki Cypress chips. Sustainably made…

A landmarked main residence and cottage in Mount Washington offer a woodsy retreat from the city. A Los Angeles Cultural Monument, the Treehaven property in Mount Washington has housed over half a dozen families since a small cottage was first…

A light renovation connects this Sydney home with its lushly landscaped grounds. This home in Sydney, Australia, was designed in 1963 by George Reeves—and while the owners appreciated its aesthetic, they wanted to improve connections between its indoor and outdoor…

With an abundance of time at home becoming a reality for many all over the world, now is the perfect time to make your abode a place that brings you joy. Today’s post is dedicated to simple ways that will…

North of San Francisco, in Glen Ellen, a less populated part of the Napa wine country, the culture has been based on agriculture and was named for an original winery.  Jack London made this his permanent home here in the early…

From refurbished gondolas to off-grid designs, these aren’t your average hotboxes. Relaxing in a sauna has numerous health benefits—and although sauna design tends to be boxy and utilitarian, that doesn’t have to be the case. We’ve rounded up six of…