Located among the rocky landscapes and pine forests of Hee on Sweden’s West Coast sits a 650-square-foot wood house with an aluminum roof and cantilevered canopy. The house is the work of architects Mikael and Fanny Ellsinger, the husband-and-wife team behind Ellsinger, a small studio based in Gothe

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Today, we’re thrilled to open up this column to all R/G readers, not just subscribers, to share the Quick Takes answers from our very own Kendra Wilson. Kendra is among the OG Gardenista crew—she’s been a contributor to the site since its launch in 2012. She’s also worked for British Vogue (“my firs

Happy weekend; happy August; hope you’re taking care. Ahead, 17 things that crossed our screens this week: Above: Wish we were here. Ideal summer setup via this week’s Summer, Slower: Le Moulin Guesthouse, Two Hours from Paris. Who says you can’t draw the walls, on furniture, on the sofa? Introducin

Located in the hinterlands of Byron Bay, the Australian seaside hangout and surfing hub, Sun Ranch channels the area’s hang loose vibe. But it does so in surprising, inventive ways: the resort is set on a 55-acre former cattle farm and takes inspiration from 1970s California ranches houses—sunken li

I am such a sucker for the painted window frame. It’s a design strategy that feels perfect for those of us who admire bold interiors but are too timid, too risk-averse to swathe an entire room in color. Recently, I started pinning inspired examples of painted woodwork around windows, images that mad

Noticed recently, with increasing frequency: kitchens where color-stained wood does more with less. Tinted linseed oils and pigment-rich Polyx-oils offer a tactile alternative to lacquered gloss or flat paint—allowing tone, grain, and texture to coexist. It’s a resourceful move: cost-conscious, low-

There’s a time for bold color and a time for stark white. Then there are the in-between paint colors—those subtle shades closer to white, yet reminiscent of washed-out watercolor. Barely-there hues can have a real impact—interiors that impart a gentle warmth, a soporific grey, or healthy pinkish glo

Villa Bellagio in Marbella, Spain, is an award-winning architectural masterpiece with unmatched luxury, privacy, and panoramic Mediterranean views. Designed by renowned architect Jesús del Valle, this estate features world-class amenities, including a private spa, home cinema, bowling alley, and exp

Are you a known Key Misplacer? Or a Damp Beach Towel Dropper? There’s a hook for that.Tiny, mighty, and colorful, these wee hooks from Safran Everyday keep essentials within reach when you’re heading out the door—and provide an easy landing place when you come back in again. Each is made in Western

The standout bathrooms in a London townhouse designed by firm Bradley Van Der Straeten are drenched in unexpected color, from the paint to the tiles. On the first floor, the bathroom is cloaked in yellow—and faces the south side of the house “to make the most of the daylight and brightness,” the fir

I saw an Instagram story recently that said, “Approximating a European vacation by walking 40,000 steps in shoes not meant for walking, then eating cheese outside.” Which, having recently come back from just such a trip (in suitably unsuitable shoes), feels accurate.With all love for the do-it-all,

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When I first read through Marjory Sweet’s book, [   ] is a breakfast food (over breakfast), reader, I actually teared up. As much poetry book as recipe book, filled with lyrical odes to and photographic snapshots of to the day’s earliest meal, it’s just a beautiful physical object. It’s true, I’ve c

Among the things piquing our interest this week? Delft tile tables, a vintage haul from France, two Cape Cod cottages, and a summer dinner starring—what else?—tomatoes. Read on. Above: An outtake from this week’s Seaside Scandi : A 1970s Cabin Makeover on the Danish Riviera (with the most covetable

Peter Aldington may have designed just a dozen houses over the course of his career, but he has an outsized influence over generations of architects—and in particular, over British architect Gary Collins.After seeing just two slides of Aldington’s work in a college architecture class, Collins, inspi

A fresh summer look on a dime: These eight low-commitment DIY projects use nothing more than a couple of humble canvas painter’s drop cloths, available at any hardware store. Above: At the Spruceton Inn in the Catskills—seen also in the featured image—the owners use laundered painter’s drop cloths a

For a while now we’ve been (happily) noticing the revival of the stainless steel kitchen; popular in the seventies/eighties but not so much until lately. Here’s a roundup of some recent favorites: Above: A kitchen in Stockholm via Coco Lapine Design. Above: From Japan, Sanwa’s Grad 45 kitchen is als

In deep winter, a blanket-like terry towel does have a certain appeal, but when polling our group of editors, we discovered that most of us—if not all—prefer a lightweight cotton towel for summer weather. Absorbency is paramount (fuzzy towels are often less absorbent, it turns out). Quick-drying pro

Discover four architecturally significant homes in the Pasadena area where design and craftsmanship take center stage. From Wallace Neff's historic estates to a rare Modernist gem in San Marino, each property tells a story of artistry and legacy. Represented by Engel & Völkers advisors, these homes