The owners of this circa-1790 Cape in Freeport, Maine, envisioned a “not too kitchen-y” kitchen: no upper cabinets, Shaker-inspired but super-functional storage, and absolutely, definitely no recessed lighting.How to create such a space, you ask? You enlist Block Brothers, a family-owned small-batch

Don’t underestimate a passive house just because of the name. These energy-efficient houses—which first originated in Germany in the 1990s—are becoming increasingly popular thanks to the many benefits they actively deliver for homeowners. What are the benefits of a passive house?Not only does a pass

Welcome to Meanwhile, on Gardenista, in which we take a look at the goings-on over on our sibling site. In this week’s edition: serene, lush, and downright magical outdoor spaces that work because they copy-paste what’s already there rather than trying to add new elements. Three examples we love: Ab

Scandinavians understand the importance of reflective surfaces in interiors as a way of adding glimmer during midsummer nights—and warding off gloom during the dark winter months, too. Here’s a roundup of our 10 favorite silver pendant lights, noticed everywhere of late. Above: The Calabash Pendant

Buying a second home is about more than finding the perfect view, it’s about aligning lifestyle dreams with smart investment decisions. From defining your goals to understanding costs, location logistics, and long-term value, Engel & Völkers advisor Dan Anton shares expert

Noted and admired of late: sunken baths. Below, seven alluring examples of bathtubs that skim the floor for a look that is at once modern and classic (think Roman baths). Some are deep cuts from our archives, others newly spotted.Won’t you step right down? Above: At a guesthouse in Algarve, Portugal

When we visited designer Victoria Birch’s beach house in Falmouth, on Cape Cod, a few summers ago, we were charmed by the backstory—Victoria worked with her college roommate, architect Tei Carpenter, on the project—and by the creative approach the friends took to create a “cheap, cheerful, and durab

On the Dorset seafront, the Ballard Estate is a rare enclave of single-story timber-frame houses, their origins in a tented military encampment established during the First World War. Architecture for London—celebrated for its thoughtful and sustainable architecture and interiors—was tasked with the

Katie Alderson is admittedly handy. “But I definitely would not say I’m a good sewer,” adds the 29 year old, who has a degree in decorative arts from Nottingham Trent University and works as a kitchen designer for deVol in London.When Katie’s father gave her a Singer sewing machine for Christmas dur

Today we’re launching something new: a once-monthly column just for paid subscribers, in which our editors share a peek of what they’ve been reading, watching, coveting, pinning, visiting, and otherwise loving lately. Here’s what we’ve been up to this month: Above: Last month, on our camera rolls.“A

Hope this missive finds you in front of a fan, reading a book, eating an ice cream, in the front seat on the way to a lake, or otherwise soaking up summer. Ahead, 19 things we’re noting this weekend: Above: Unplugged and off-grid: simple summer inspiration courtesy of A Stylish, Low-Impact Retreat i

In the idyllic coastal setting of Liseleje, Denmark, sits The Pine House, the summerhouse of Kasia Sznajder and Fred Aartun. Kasia, a brand strategist formerly with Reform (her recent work includes production for Copenhagen’s daysofdesign), and Fred, Head of Creative at Frama, were primed to design

Welcome to The Editors’ Cut, our monthly column dedicated to beautiful and useful finds for all over the house. In this installment: It’s August, and there’s plenty of summer to be had, despite what the “it’s almost fall” contingent would have us think. It’s not time—not yet! If you, like us, are on

Five years ago, we wrote about the arrival of TOURISTS Welcome: The Hip Berkshires Escape Everyone’s Talking About. This summer, the TOURISTS team added to its growing compound, with two newly remodeled vacation home rentals (just a 10-minute walk “through the woods and across the river” from the lo

Calling all tiny house fans, outbuilding enthusiasts, and aspiring escapists. The Spanish island of Mallorca, architect Mariana de Delás tells us, is dotted with “stone shelters built as refuges for hunters and shepherds to take cover or rest, and as storage for tools.” Dating from the mid-19th cent

A simple water carafe is a necessity on the well-considered nightstand; especially one with a glass that acts as carafe topper to keep water fresh and clean clean while you slumber. Here are 10 options to help you get your daily water intake morning and night. Above: The Clear Glass Carafe is $29.95

Preparing your home for sale is about more than cleaning and decluttering — it’s about creating a space that helps buyers see themselves living there. From lighting and layout to subtle design details, small enhancements can make a big impact on buyer perception. Discover

It’s been a busy 10 years for Brooks William. After transferring from Princeton to Parsons The New School to study design and management, he went on to work for a number of luminaries in the interiors world, including Kelly Wearstler and Michael Smith in LA, Robert Couturier in NYC, and Steven Volpe

For those of us tied to the creature comforts of home, this is the sort of “camping” we can get behind. Located just outside major urban hubs such as New York, DC, and Boston, Getaway cabins are equipped with everything an urbanite could ask for—except Wi-Fi, which is purposely left out. The cabin k

Saved, recently: airy embroidered table linens inspired by Romanian pulled-thread techniques. Made by “carefully pulling threads from woven fabric to create intricate patterns and designs,” the linens have the look of heirlooms (but all ring in under $200). Have a look: Above: The Heirloom Embroider