Julie Lasky is a design writer and critic.

A Charred Cedar Barn Replaces a Tumbledown Garage in Connecticut
Architect Aya Maceda designs a finely tuned space for a New England family to shelter cars, storage, and overnight guests.
Three Friends Join Forces to Build a Four-Gable Getaway on Shelter Island
The communal beach house is made of four structures connected by a glass hallway.
A Designer’s Catskills Home and Studio Wears a Shou Sugi Ban Skin
The light box also features well-placed windows that keep temperatures in check and views unobstructed.
Watch: Inside the Studio of Designer and Materials Master Fernando Mastrangelo
Designer Fernando Mastrangelo is a master at pushing the limits of media, both material and social.
At Her Hudson Valley Studio, Paula Hayes Explores the Intersection of Art and Nature
The landscape artist offers a glimpse into her charming art studio as well as her creative process.
Two Magazine Creatives Fit Graphic Art and Vintage Furniture in a Brooklyn Apartment
Nicholas Blechman, creative director of the New Yorker, and Luise Stauss, a photo editor and art director, open their doors.
You Can Rent a Room in This 19th-Century Bavarian Farmhouse, Which Just Got a Minimalist Refresh
After seven generations, a family farm in Bavaria is reinvented, trading livestock for lodgers.
Two Designers Create a Small but Luxe Catskills Retreat for About $285 Per Square Foot
On a six-acre site in Sullivan County, New York, a couple choose quality over size, creating a pared-down haven in three simple...
Our Scandinavian Style Dreams Come True in This Brooklyn Townhouse
Hailing from Denmark and India, a husband and wife cultivate a collective heritage at their renovated, almost-passive family home.