The 200-square-foot unit by Clever Tiny Homes also figures in storage and a...
Welcome to Tiny Home Profiles, an interview series with people pushing the limits of living small. From space-saving hacks to flexible floor plans, here’s what they say makes for the best tiny homes on...
View ArticleKicked Out of a Rental, This L.A. Couple Bought, and Then Built the Best ADU...
Niki and J.P. added a prefab backyard house to the hillside behind their Silver Lake home, becoming landlords themselves in the process. In 2013, Niki Weber and J.P. Guiseppi were unceremoniously...
View ArticleDream of the Desert is Bringing Luxury Train Travel to Saudi Arabia
On the heels of the controversial Neom mega-city announcements last year, the kingdom has announced the new Dream of the Desert line. Cruises took a hit during Covid-19 lockdowns, but they’re most...
View ArticleIn Los Angeles, a Revamped Post-and-Beam Stunner Seeks $3M
The 1959 dwelling has floor-to-ceiling glazing, a sparkling lap pool, and epic canyon views. Location: 5540 Rock Castle Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, California Price: $2,995,000 Year Built: 1959...
View ArticleBefore & After: Two Friends Give a Dated ’90s Cabin a Moody Reinvention
Photographer Bess Friday hires designer Hana Mattingly to revamp her woodsy Truckee getaway with a striking monochromatic palette. As a professional photographer, Bess Friday has what she calls "the...
View ArticleA Love Letter to the Technicolor Interiors in “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg”
The 1964 French film, which was one of Greta Gerwig’s main visual references for “Barbie,” is a master class in vibrant, patterned wallpapers and “more is more” decor. This essay is part of a...
View ArticleMy Exasperating Odyssey to Find the Perfect (Not Gray) Couch(es)
A colorful sofa at a reasonable price point is hard to find—but I did. Now on to the next one… Welcome to Sofa Sagas—stories about the circuitous search for a very important and occasionally fraught...
View ArticleA Love Letter to Architectural Follies
To me, the purely decorative, centuries-old structures are a brand of playful aesthetic extravagance today’s rich could take note from. This essay is part of a collection of love letters celebrating...
View ArticleThe Atrium Is the Star of This ’70s Texas Home Asking $3.1M
Designed by architect Jack Stehling, the five-bedroom brick residence comes with a triple-height living area and a sumptuous conversation pit. Location: 11100 Wickdale Drive, Piney Point Village, Texas...
View ArticleA Pair of Backyard Cabins Are Worlds Removed From Their Main Residence—But...
The smaller, tall one is an office with a ladder to access custom shelving, while its partner is a Japanese-inspired tea room with tatami mats and shoji screens. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a...
View ArticleA Love Letter to “Home: A Short History of an Idea,” the Book That Defined My...
The 1986 bestseller by architect Witold Rybczynski informed my steadfast belief that beauty actually isn’t what matters most when it comes to aesthetics. This essay is part of a collection of love...
View ArticleA Love Letter to the Stumbled-Across Garage Sale
Nowadays, there are plenty of places to find secondhand treasures on the internet, but there’s nothing like rummaging through someone’s unwanted stuff IRL. This essay is part of a collection of love...
View ArticleHere’s What It’s Actually Like Living in an ADU
Backyard units are the new normal for everyone from renters to entire families looking for a starter home. Here’s what it’s actually like to live in one. Mary Kawar never planned to leave the home...
View ArticleA Love Letter to “Material World,” a ’90s Photo Book of Families With All of...
An anti-“Cribs” before “Cribs” existed, the fascinating collection of global portraits turns the gawking of others that humans will never cease to enjoy into an opportunity for education. This essay is...
View ArticleTucked away in Norfolk near the shores of Fritton Lake, the woodland home...
Location: Fritton Lake, Norfolk, England Price: £370,000 (approximately $466,276 USD) Architect: Koto Footprint: 873 square feet (two bedrooms, two baths) From the Agent: "Set in a perfect slice of...
View ArticleTwo Winemakers Build a Compact, Fire-Resistant Home With an Earthy Palette
In Healdsburg, California, a couple hire TenBooks and Social Studio to create a resilient vineyard house with a ground-floor tasting room. Jill and Mike Lucia have a deep appreciation for Northern...
View ArticleA New Website Is Trying to Convince You That Housing Can Be “Awesome and...
The site’s creators are trying to change public opinion about multifamily projects in Southern California by sharing information. Is that enough to move the needle? While working for Los Angeles radio...
View ArticleHe Had a Vision: to Build an A-Frame Cabin Almost Entirely Out of Beetle Kill...
Colorado has faced epidemic levels of bark beetles. Here’s how one construction company executive made it his mission to put their damage to good use in his Colorado home—and save on lumber costs as...
View ArticleIt’s Your Average Off-Grid Shipping Container Home—Just Set on a Tall Metal...
When Mark Derenthal couldn’t find an architect or builder to take on his ambitious concept, he worked directly with an engineer to create the treetop retreat. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a...
View ArticleThe Iconic Evans House Lands Back on the Market for $2.2M
Built in 1961, the personal residence of architect James Evans has a soaring roofline, walls of glass, and a wraparound deck. Location: 44 Benedict Hill Road, New Canaan, Connecticut Price: $2,245,000...
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