What is an heirloom? Traditionally families pass on things of value to the next generation, while the stuff of daily life—juice glasses, stepladders, clothes hangers—gets dumped in donation boxes or, worse, tossed. We say, treat these humble tools as valued objects and keep them in use. In our book,

This 1961 ranch-style home in Mandeville Canyon, Los Angeles, was last renovated in the 1990s and, unfortunately, that makeover left much to be desired: “heavy chocolate laminate floors, partition glass, sandstone veneer on the walls/fireplaces,” says architect Patrick Bernatz, of the offending inte

Increasingly, vacation time is doing double-duty as a nature fix, an opportunity to be immersed in plants and nature for immediate decompression and reconnection. At Native, a destination on the beautiful wild coast of West Cork in Ireland, they’ve fashioned a new term for it: “a landscape hotel,” w

Let’s be upfront; our original aim was to profile coffee makers that are completely plastic-free, at least in the parts that come into contact with hot water. Plastic components—especially the thin pods used in many single-cup systems—can leach Bisphenol A (BPA) into the resulting brew (reportedly u

The fall edition of Private Residences invites readers to explore extraordinary homes across the Americas, from alpine retreats to coastal escapes and vibrant city residences. Alongside stunning listings, the magazine highlights design and lifestyle insights, including fresh perspectives on seasonal

There’s something deeply satisfying about these ceramics, spotted recently. How they came about is a ceramics story in two acts. Act I: Started in 2019 by Layla Cluer near Byron Bay, Australia, Softedge Studio began by designing and producing tableware with a “sculptural twist” and a focus on color,

Located in Denver’s historic neighborhood of Washington Park, a new build by Emily and Brad Gunlock of Gunlock Homes balances architectural clarity with a sense of ease. The main bedroom, refined yet personal, carries the imprint of Swedish designer Rebecca Bash, whose ceiling of slender timber pane

You’ve likely heard this a million times: The most sustainable [insert item] is the one you already have. This holds true for your house, too—but with a caveat. The most sustainable home is the one you retrofit. Ben Ridley, director of Architecture for London, is an avid proponent of doing what you

The Candle Renaissance has come for the disposable birthday candle. No more stubby, swirled versions from the supermarket made with artificial colors (and even worse ingredients—like paraffin wax, which is a petroleum product). Lately we’re taking note of alternatives that, like the most elegant han

Close up the laptop; power down the emails. This weekend we’re leaning into community gatherings, cozy textiles, and cake. Take care and take a look: Above: Photograph by Claudia Maurino from Two Flats Are Turned Into One Perfect Home for a Family of Five. You’re cordially invited: Come see “Everyda

Kingston, New York’s Four Corners is celebrated for its craggy stone structures: it’s the only crossroad in the country in which all of the buildings date to pre-Revolutionary War days. They’re well-preserved, zoned for residential and commercial use, and not entirely time warps: Number 45 Crown Str

Welcome to The Editors’ Cut, our monthly column dedicated to beautiful and useful finds for all over the house. In this installment: Maybe it’s the constant engagement with our phones, or the proliferation of AI and its uncanny creations, but lately we’ve found ourselves drawn—pun fully intended—to

Architect Takashi Yanai’s Los Angeles kitchen is the size of his clients’ walk-in closets. A partner at Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects (and a graduate of Harvard’s School of Design), Yanai, who was born in Japan and grew up in Santa Monica, oversee’s the firm’s residential projects: he’s a mas

Orange is often the outlier in a palette—too bright, too burnt, or too bold. But for the architects and designers we consulted, the shade brings warmth and character without overwhelming a room. Here are 10 of their favorite shades spanning earthenware and salmon to tangerine. Above: Jessica William

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: There’s still plenty of time to eat, lounge, and linger—even cook!—outdoors. In fact, these three glimpses prove it’s the perfect season for it. Just bring a sweater. Above

Luxury in Park City is defined not only by striking architecture and refined design but also by the ability to live well. Buyers searching for homes here are drawn to properties that provide privacy, easy access to the outdoors, and an environment that supports a healthy lifestyle. Why Outdoor Livin

Proof that neutral interiors needn’t feel boring? This vacation rental, housed in a former bank in Germany. Just take a look at this bedroom, layered in materials and textures to keep the eye moving. Here are the key sources (and some lookalikes). Photography courtesy of Our Food Stories, as seen in

The reasons to go to Marseille are stacking up lately—and here’s another: Margot and I have been smitten by La Traverse, a contemporary art and design space helmed by gallerist-curator Catherine Bastide. Housed in “a southern-style house overlooking Malmousque Cove in Marseille, built in the early 2

Each month, our editors and contributors share a look at what we’ve been reading, watching, coveting, pinning, visiting, and otherwise loving lately. Here’s what we’ve been up to: Above: “Currently serving: end of summer, outdoors and in.” – Margot (alias @dogwalkdiarynyc) Above: “A few months ago I

We’re in that liminal space between summer and fall, at least where most of our editors live, and we can feel the tilt into a quieter, slower pace. Hope you take care this weekend, and here are 13 good things on our radar: Above: A quiet moment from this week’s Measured Warmth: Designer Beatrice Fav