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

If you’re familiar with the much-loved, much-lauded boutique empire Bird in Brooklyn, you know that the shops defined indie style in the borough for more than a decade (see the NY Times piece Saying Goodbye to Bird, “the shop that created the ‘Brooklyn Look’ of the aughts).Plot twist: In 2022, owner

It’s the summer of DIY: This year, every other Friday, we’re revisiting some favorite, easy-to-tackle projects from the archives, like this one:There’s no need to get fancy when it comes to propping open a door, but a wedge of wood is so much nicer than a mood-killing piece of plastic or rubber. Yea

To spot Jens and Eva’s 1928 house, look for the brick Art Deco entry. They describe their place as having “a warmth and soul that you just can’t replicate.” But what made them buy it was its future potential: “We could imagine the possibilities of mixing the old with the new to create a house that f

When I was last in Copenhagen, I found myself picking up a daily coffee at Lille Petra, a cafe designed and operated by &Tradition and tucked into the courtyard of the brand’s showroom. Now, &Tradition extends its offering with Hotel Petra, a 40-room boutique hotel in a landmark building meticulousl

Beyond the Wishbone and the Ant (insider shorthand for Hans Wegner’s CH-24 Chair and Arne Jacobsen’s Series 7 Chair), a new wave of designers is reimagining the classic midcentury Scandinavian dining chair. Here are 10 future classics we’re betting on. Above: The Skagerak Vester Chair in Oiled Oak i

June is National Homeownership Month, making it the perfect time for sellers to get their homes market-ready. Engel & Völkers advisor Russ Rupp shares expert insights on common home inspection issues that could delay or derail a sale. From roof repairs to foundation fixes, addressing these concerns

In the design of her single-story dream house outside of Copenhagen, 80-year-old Frida called on firm Entasis to realize her vision. The clean and modern kitchen, at its core, is supplied by Danish studio Stillark and accented with colorful glassware, simple lighting, and wood furniture. Here’s our