The sunroom is typically a space that opens up to a view, bridging the gap between the outdoors and the indoors. Generally speaking, Thomas advocates for a laissez-faire approach to designing this space. You want the vibe to be relaxed: stacks of magazines and books by the reading chair, a […]
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Grasscloth, Faux Finishes, and 7 Other Underrated Decor Ideas Pros Love | Architectural Digest
“My goal when designing a room is to create unique, artful, and inspiring living spaces. One of the most undersung decor elements is using past art movements to create individual rooms for clients. Using a single artist or movement as inspiration, one can create a unique, updated look to decorate […]
The Cleverest Awards 2022: 50 Products to Reinvigorate Your Home | Architectural Digest
September marks the beginning of a subtle but notable shift in the year, with school starting, vacation time ending, and a cool air signaling a change in season. This year, it also marks the Cleverest Awards—our annual list of 50 objects you need to know about. The Cleverest Awards 2022 […]
These $100 and Up Bathroom Renovation Ideas Will Increase the Value of Your House | Architectural Digest
For $5,000, consider this bathroom renovation idea: a wet room. This type of space allows the shower to be on the same level as the rest of the floor—completely waterproofed, of course, and a surprising delight for buyers. “Wet rooms are an incredible way to make the most out of […]
5 Flooring Trends Interior Designers Are Loving Now | Architectural Digest
A laser-cut vinyl floor mat by Arzu Firuz adds a bit of texture and contrast to the floor of this primary bath designed by Richard Mishaan. Photo: Roger Davies Vinyl redux Though it’s not the gaudy, sticky variety you might recall from your childhood, vinyl is no longer the dud […]
Zola Jesus’s Living Room Is the Centerpiece of Her Gothic House in the Woods | Architectural Digest
As the artist Zola Jesus, Nika Roza Danilova makes dark and atmospheric vibes pop propelled by deep ruminations around stillness and absence. So, when the 33-year-old singer, songwriter, and producer set out to design a home from scratch in 2015, her instinct was to erect a minimalist “black metal square” […]
Why Are We Yearning for ’70s Decor Again? | Architectural Digest
It can’t be a coincidence: rising interest rates, worries about inflation and the price of gas, and the triumphant return of the disco ball and the blob sofa all in the same year? Could it be that midcentury-modern style has decided to take a much-needed rest? Avant-garde Italian furniture from […]
This Mount Washington Home Is a Family’s Retreat From Bustling Los Angeles Life | Architectural Digest
However, Cassandra warns future hillside homeowners of the potential perils of mountaintop construction. With Mount Washington’s notoriously winding and narrow streets, “Remodeling is not for the faint of heart,” she jokes. She recounts the day the kitchen’s range hood got delivered, and the driver couldn’t make it up the hill, […]
Try These Design Hacks in Your College Dorm (and Avoid Breaking Any Housing Rules) | Architectural Digest
College dorm decorating has come a stylishly long way since Pottery Barn Teen launched rugby striped sheets and mini-locker side tables in 2003. But now, the kitschy fads are replaced with cool decor that suits endless dorm design possibilities. And, yes, bean bag chairs are still a staple. Savvy online […]
Tour 4 Coastal Grandmother Pads That Are Daydream-Worthy | Architectural Digest
Now that the property is finished, homeowners Janice and Lee go to the house in early spring to escape the heat at their permanent residence in Texas. The visitors will start arriving and the games will begin. “We play Wiffle ball on the lawn. Horseshoes. Badminton,” she says. Guests come […]
Tour the Hot Pink New York Home of a Spanish Fashion Designer | Architectural Digest
Alejandra Alonso Rojas doesn’t mind getting her hands dirty. In fact, pop in on the New York–based Spanish fashion designer one weekend and you might just find her in the kitchen, arms deep in a natural dye bath, with strips of dipped fabrics hanging to dry. “I dyed my entire […]
Step Inside 6 Midcentury-Modern Homes in California That Are Undeniably Enviable | Architectural Digest
His eagle eye for midcentury fixer-uppers is was what first drew him to a house on Rising Glen Road in Los Angeles. “I’m always looking for places to either renovate or to buy, to move up the ladder,” Statham says. “This one sort of came out of the blue and […]
A Frank Lloyd Wright House is For Sale in an Unlikely Location | Architectural Digest
The grand fireplace ties the family room together. Located in Los Banos, California, the property is in a somewhat unusual location—even for a Usonian home, which are often in lower profile areas. A town where the largest employer is the local school district, the rural city in California’s central valley […]