The client grew up in the area riding ponies in the fields that surround his Georgian house near Belfast, Ireland. He returned after many years in London and purchased a farmstead in disrepair. Wanting to turn his place into “a tribute to craftsmanship,” he worked with Artichoke, a UK design-build f

Recently, we’ve taken note of colorful curtains in their diaphanous form. Often utilized in floor-length, these sheers offer variable transparency while filtering light and dividing space. Here are our favorite options leaving heaviness behind while pairing sheer with color—both subtle and saturated

Celebrate Independence Day in style with luxury homes designed for unforgettable gatherings and awe-inspiring views. From oceanfront estates to mountain retreats, these properties offer the ultimate backdrop for fireworks, entertaining, and summer memories. Explore Engel & Völkers listings that blen

“I had never worked with a blue palette before,” says Glenn Ban, a designer better known for neutrals and organic pieces. But, inspired by the blues and whites in Tiina Laakkonen’s (now closed) shop in Amagansett, New York, he decided to branch out and try ocean hues for his cottage in Provincetown,

We are excited to announce that our newest book, Gardenista: The Low-Impact Garden: A Guide to Creating Sustainable Outdoor Spaces, will be arriving in bookstores October 14 and is available for pre-order now. A companion volume to Remodelista: The Low-Impact Home, it is at once edifying and ravishi

“We change houses, not spouses,” actor/builder Corbin Bernsen likes to say. His partner, Amanda Pays, long ago shifted her focus from acting to interior design and the two have been on a decades-long extreme-remodeling tear: in 36 years of marriage, they’ve flipped 30 properties. We’ve been avidly f

Welcome to The Editors’ Cut, our monthly column dedicated to beautiful and useful finds for all over the house. In this installment: Blue might be the color most mused about by poets, artists, and musicians. Writer Maggie Nelson devoted an entire topic to the subject in her book Bluets. Picasso did,

We have a treat in store for you today: a Quick Takes column with Arthur Parkinson, everyone’s favorite gardening wunderkind who famously befriended the late Duchess of Devonshire (when he was just seven!) after he wrote to her about their shared passion for keeping chickens. Arthur never grew out o

Happy weekend. Ahead, chic fabric lampshades, a new way to conceal the TV, in-water dining, and other joy-making developments: Above: The perfect spot to spend the weekend, from Hawaiian Modernism: A 1970s Redwood House on Kauai, Preserved and Refinished by Beatrice Faverjon. Photograph by Kate Berr

In this week’s Summer Throwback issue, we’re going way back to some reader-favorite stories from summers past, like this one:After a winter cooped up indoors, every home deserves a refresh. Here are 11 easy summer updates from our archives and from our editors’ own houses.1. Open your windows. Above

In this week’s Summer Throwback issue, we’re going way back to some reader-favorite stories from summers past, like this one:Maury Island, in Washington’s Puget Sound, is small. You’ve likely never heard of it before, but you may have heard of its larger neighbor, Vashon Island, to which it’s connec

In this week’s Summer Throwback issue, we’re going way back to some reader-favorite stories from summers past, like this one:Last summer, arriving for a weekend stay in a small cottage built over an inlet in Harpswell, Maine, my partner and I followed our host, Lili Liu, on a tour of the cluster of

In this week’s Summer Throwback issue, we’re going way back to some reader-favorite stories from summers past, like this one:One sure sign of summer in my family: Aunt Sheila coming in from the flats carrying a bag full of razor clam shells. These she employs to add texture throughout her house, mos

In this week’s Summer Throwback issue, we’re going way back to some reader-favorite stories from summers past, like this one:If you’re looking for a temporary A/C that packs a punch, the window-mount unit is your best bet. Here’s the thing: If you’re going to block a window in the summer, it has to

Transform your backyard into a summer-ready showpiece that delights guests and captivates potential homebuyers. This guide shares expert tips on creating inviting outdoor spaces that highlight your home’s lifestyle appeal, from defined entertaining zones to festive touches and twilight ambiance. Dis

In this week’s Summer Throwback issue, we’re going way back to some reader-favorite stories from summers past, like this one:Through the hot summer months in our kitchen, my partner and I are in a constant battle against armies of fruit flies—a new battalion each day.Looking for a way to to save our

In this week’s Summer Throwback issue, we’re going way back to some reader-favorite stories from summers past, like this one:Greek interior designer Pallas Kalamotusis fine-tuned an abandoned renovation on an 18th-century house on the island of Patmos, Greece. Working with Athens-based Studio Pale,

In this week’s Summer Throwback issue, we’re going way back to some reader-favorite stories from summers past, like this one:Indoek, an LA-based surf culture website, spotlights wave riders living in style the world over—in classic beach bungalows, in aeries made of shipping containers, in the back

Pop into this NYC atelier IRL and you’d find not one brand but two: two creatives, two visions. So it’s only fitting that today we’re dishing up a Quick Takes twofer.The duo? Carly Krieger, founder of Past Lives Studio, an interior design firm and vintage dealer specializing in “Viennese Secessionis

Happy midsummer; happy summer solstice. Next week we’ll be diving into our (deep) archives and surfacing with our favorite start-of-summer stories from years past. We’ll be back with new content on Saturday, June 28; meanwhile, here are a few things we’re noting this weekend: Above: Inspiration for