When I need inspiration—and a workday break from screens—I like to wander through the impeccable Viand Mercantile in Portland, Maine. (Highly recommend if you’re stopping through town this summer.)On a recent visit, I spotted an impossibly beautiful shallow bowl, dark and evocative, patterned like l

Presenting a non-linear kitchen in an 1891 apartment remodeled by famed architects Lundgaard & Tranberg Arkitekter. Located in Copenhagen’s Nørrebro region, the 170 square meter apartment (about 1,800 square feet) was designed with interiors inspired by Swedish artist Mamma Andersson‘s painting Swan

I’ve always believed that, budget allowing, it is better to invest in well-made products. Not only do goods that have been painstakingly crafted from the finest materials bring more “joy,” as Marie Kondo would say, but also they last longer. That said, in every price-to-quality ratio, there is a tip

Noticed recently: a distinctive spectrum of green emerging in the latest interior spaces. This unexpected hue, a chic, deep pistachio shade, has become a favorite among architects and designer both stateside and abroad. Here, we profile the variants and explore what makes this unconventional green s

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: What happens when architects and designers head outdoors? Pathways and stone walls become feats of engineering, bird houses are done in shou sugi ban, and patios are as con

From fireworks over Hilton Head to Panama’s coffee harvest and whale watching, discover the spirit of summer through festivals that bring local culture to life across the Americas. Explore how Engel & Völkers real estate professionals celebrate the season — and why these events are the perfect way t

Think global, act local. A simple phrase, but it resonates deeply with Cal and Nick Bailey and the visionary team behind the rethinking and re-wilding of the 2,500-acre Denton Reserve, near Ilkley, in Yorkshire, England.From the moment they decided to acquire Denton Hall—the Grade 1-listed stately h

The creative re-arrangement of a 1920s townhouse kitchen in London is the results of Nimtim Architects’ creative approach. Cabinets made from birch plywood, a countertop made of white formica, and terracotta floor tiles set the stage for whimsical accents. Above: The formaldehyde-free birch plywood

We love it when the designers we’ve featured on our site check in with us to report an update to their home, a new project, a new venture, a relocation. Like a high school teacher visited by former students, we’re eager to see the changes that have happened since we were last in contact.So we were d

If you’re followed along here for a while, you’ll know we’re longtime acolytes of Ochre. (Truly. We first wrote about the furniture and lighting brand way back in 2011.) Founded by designers Joanna Bibby and Harriet Maxwell Macdonald, and joined a few years later by Solenne de la Fouchardière, the

In need of a bit of respite? Here are 20 things that feel like a breath of fresh air—plus, news about our latest book. Above: Nothing we don’t love about this. See more in ‘Clarity, Simplicity, and Thoughtful Restraint’: A Timeless Bungalow in Frogtown, Los Angeles. Photograph by Jessie Thurston and

We were so charmed by Michael Breland and Peter Harper’s Spanish courtyard project in Silver Lake, Los Angeles (see Julie’s post about it here), we’ve been visiting and revisiting their website for inspiration ever since. Their work is airy, effortless, and refreshingly trend-averse. Inquiring minds

Ahead, a handful of homewares sales our editors recommend this long weekend: Above: Over at editor favorite Rough Linen, the Hosting Essentials Set—all-purpose apron, kitchen towels, and bread bag—is temporarily on offer for $144.Calling all remodelers: Rejuvenation‘s warehouse sale is on this weeke

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,