Design and travel writer based in London.

This Vacation Home in Rural Ontario Sets a New Standard for Prefab Architecture
Mulmur Hills Farm by Turkel Design is a spectacular response to a couple’s desire to bring a connection with nature—and several...
Budget Breakdown: $91K and Vintage Flair Revive a Flat in One of Paris’s Coolest Buildings
A small apartment renovation in Orgues de Flandre—a brutalist ’70s development built as social housing—includes a kitchen-focused...
This Arizona Home Uses the Desert Landscape as “Living Art”
A patio complete with infinity pool, firepit, spectacular mountain views, and a seriously-cool outdoor heater makes this...
They Made Their Own Sofa—and Just About Everything Else in Their Family’s Quirky London Flat
Mike McMahon and Jewlsy Mathews took on projects ranging from casting concrete counters to CNC-machining a dining room set with a...
These Are the Design Trends That Will Dominate in 2024
Frippery has had its final breath.
Host the Ultimate Hamptons Holiday Party in this Sag Harbor Retreat
Complete with a pool, outdoor dining areas, fire pit, and wrap-around timber decks, this six-bedroom home in Sag Harbor is on the...
This New York Penthouse Designed by Shigeru Ban Is at the Top of Our Wish List This Year
The impressive two-story penthouse in Manhattan’s Cast Iron House offers a luxurious retreat from city life—and the perfect...
Holiday in Paradise at this Waterfront Miami Beach Villa Designed by Piero Lissoni
A waterside retreat at the exclusive Ritz-Carlton Residences has recently hit the market for $13.75M—and it’s the perfect mix of...
On the Coast of Sweden, a Family Getaway Riffs on Traditional Fishing Cottages
Radar Arkitektur builds a modest cabin that synchs with its site and lives larger than its square footage.
A Dilapidated Pueblo-Style House in Santa Fe Gets a Modern Makeover
Designer Jules Moore reimagines a rundown house in New Mexico to create an eclectic home inspired by her travels.
Banana Republic Moves Beyond the Closet With a New Furniture Range
The recently launched BR Home by Banana Republic hits all the right notes, with statement furniture, bold lighting, and...
This Gabled Home Mixes Old-World Charm With a Modern Material Palette
Diaz + Alexander Studio give the classic French Chateau-style a modern twist by combining clean, geometric forms with...
An Architect’s Minimalist Home Gets a Splash of Color Inspired by Porsche
Architect and avid car collector Dan Brunn adds vibrant new details to his home that pay homage to his love of classic...
This $300K Off-Grid Travel Trailer Even Comes With a Walk-In Closet
Along with a laundry list of luxe amenities, Living Vehicle’s smallest RV to date features an enlarged wardrobe that can be...
These New Rugs Are Like a Vacation in Your Living Room
Armadillo's newest collections take their inspiration from the sea.
A Designer Couple Bring a Touch of Californian Modernism to Their Dream Home in Minnesota
A former one-bedroom house with three bars is transformed into a light-filled family home with lake views and a pool.
Budget Breakdown: In Norway, a $91K Garden Studio Teeters Atop a Boulder
“It’s like a child’s drawing of a house,” says a-works founder Cristian Stefanescu—but the ADU’s magic trick took a ton of...
Nobody Does a Beach House Quite Like the Danes
Jette Egelund, owner of the famed kitchen brand Vipp, builds a summer home that is a master class in Scandinavian coastal living.
This 22-Pound Foldable Couch Would Make Moving Apartments a Whole Lot Easier
Ikea’s design lab is toying with a sofa concept you won’t have to cajole friends into helping you carry.
This Glass Cabin Appears Barely There on the Shores of Lake Minnetonka
Charlie & Co. Design has crafted a stunning glass, steel, and timber home that seamlessly blends the inner and outer worlds.
This California Family Home Was Built Entirely in Three Months
Ten prefabricated modules were assembled on site to create a space that challenges preconceived notions of what prefab can look...
Budget Breakdown: A London Architect Gives Her Micro Apartment a Major Upgrade for $17K
Elle Bytautaite uses clever design hacks to fix up her 365-square-foot flat—and impresses even her builders in the process.
These 10 Trends Will Define Outdoor Design in 2023
Take your garden to the next level with this year’s biggest trends—from elegant ombré paving and textured tiles to boldly...
A Brooklyn Townhouse Is Seamlessly Transformed With European Oak
Starling Architecture and Emily Lindberg Design collaborate to craft a home that celebrates the natural beauty of wood.
Between a DJ Booth and a Therapy Room, This Home Extension in North London Has It All
Simon Knight Architects designed an add-on for a family home with budget-friendly ideas like plywood cabinets, Ikea shelving, and...
How to Elevate Your Countertops with Quartz (and Where to Start)
Learn why the industry is turning toward quartz surfaces and what steps to take in choosing the right design for your home should...
Here Are Airbnb’s Top 10 Rentals in the Design Category
From a mirrored glass cabin in Norway to a sustainable bamboo treehouse in Bali, these design-forward rentals were saved more...
Cedar Cladding Defines this Spectacular Holiday Home in Nova Scotia
This cabin-like home is cleverly split into two parts connected by a breezeway that frames the water views and dissolves...
Budget Breakdown: A New Zealand Architect’s $96K Plan to Become a First-Time Homeowner
William Samuels leased land to save dough and then DIY’d a tiny home he can relocate using a flatbed truck.
A Tiny Timber Cabin Touches Down on a Private Island in Norway
Seeking to “build smaller, build smarter,” Line Solgaard Arkitekter perches a pint-size getaway on stilts above the rocky shore.
Bring Your Favorite Hotel Bedding Home
Transform your bedroom into a haven of comfort and relaxation like the world’s best hotels.
For These Designers and Homebuilders, the Best Materials Are Ones That Have Already Been Used
Writer Penny Craswell explores the potential of secondhand and upcycled materials to craft new homes.
This Scottish Holiday Home Is Topped With Grass From the Surrounding Hillside
“The tussocks camouflage the house, melting it into the landscape,” says architect Kate Brown.
The Trends That Will Rule Home Design in 2023
No more marble. Vaguely terrifying AI-driven design. The death of the open plan (really this time). And an all-around moodiness.
This Kitchen Maker Is Upcycling Offcuts to Create $59K Tiny Cabins
Konga’s off-grid prefabs are hewn using timber that hits the cutting room floor. And yes, the cooking areas are gorgeous.
Before & After: A Feral Terrace House Becomes a Magical Garden Home for $423K
Pashenko Works revives a dilapidated London residence with a green roof, a large atrium, and a garden studio for visiting...