Design and travel writer based in London.

A Family Aces the Remodel of a Cute Schoolhouse in the Catskills
The ’70s building set them up for success in creating a rustic-chic home on five acres in the country.
A Young Family’s Apartment in India Is a Pastel-Hued Wonderland
The flat in Gujarat, India, features whimsical hand-painted murals, a bar hidden in a closet, bedroom decor inspired by cottage...
This Renovation on Long Island Hacks the Conventions of Single-Family Suburban Living
Design firm Architensions tops a house with another house, subverting the notion of a traditional second-story addition.
A Timber Artist’s Retreat Sprouts Beside a Stone Cottage in England
Studio Weave draws upon traditional craft and contemporary design to create a garden dwelling geared toward creative growth.
A Shipping Container Home in Rural Australia Delivers Views at Every Turn
The retreat routes a U-shape around a central plunge pool, providing a series of unique vantages of the forest landscape.
Invite Elements of Nature Into Your Home With Armadillo’s New Rugs
Armadillo has added two handcrafted rugs to their collection that celebrate the beauty of jute and reimagine traditional...
This Seaside Holiday Home in South Africa Is Built for the Ages
Its mix of indoor and outdoor spaces embraces the setting while bracing for weather, giving a couple and their family a place to...
An Artist and Her Builder Husband Shake the Dust Out of an Old Fisherman’s Shack in Tasmania
The seaside setting had it all, so the couple made a few updates to the ’80s structure to make the most of it: larger windows,...
Sea Green and Curved Glass Give a Melbourne Extension Aquatic Vibes
The new kitchen, dining, and living space features brick washed in a submarine hue and a glass wall that wraps a courtyard like a...
We’re Swooning Over the Sun-Dappled Interiors at This Midcentury-Inspired Melbourne Home
Breeze block walls let light and air filter in while maintaining privacy from passersby on the street.
The Self-Taught Architect Who Became the “Modern Maverick of Malibu”
Southern California’s Harry Gesner, who died this month, crafted some of the Golden State’s most idiosyncratic homes.
A Retreat in the Mountains of Central Mexico Sources 100% of Its Water From the Sky
Each of its three structures—a residence, artist’s studio, and bath house—features a catchment with a reservoir system that...
Beachy ’80s Neon Makes for a Mind-Bending Meal at This Bao Restaurant in Spain
Shifting colors evoke a surreal sunset, giving diners a trippy, synesthetic experience.
Mesmerizing Black Slats Pair With Huge Windows at This Swedish Villa
Bornstein Lyckefors Architects designs a precise, boxy volume to capture views while providing privacy.
Clever Planning Makes Use of Every Corner of a Compact Villa in Spain
Barcelona studio Forma transformed an unusual triangular layout into a home with a surprising sense of space and light.
An Architect Couple’s Experimental Home Is an Ode to Recycled Materials
Over 15 years, the cofounders of Splinter Society give a tiny worker’s cottage in Melbourne a gleaming goth makeover.
Take a Much-Needed Summer Vacation…From Vacuuming
Summer living is all about long, leisurely days—and Roborock’s cleverly designed robotic vacuum cleaners will give you more time...
A Retired Couple’s Hillside Home Is an Ode to Laid-Back Coastal Living
On Australia’s Coal Coast, Bokey Grant Architects creates a crisp, white dwelling that emphasizes ocean views and indoor/outdoor...
How Sweden Became the Surprising Center of the Greenhouse Home Movement
Meet the Swedish pioneers living in greenhouse homes who are bringing architect Bengt Warne’s utopian vision of existing in...
The Rooms in This Tiny Apartment Change Size at the Push of a Button
Enorme Studio’s high-tech Beyome system aims to make compact homes live larger than their square footage.
10 Inspiring Landscaping and Outdoor Design Trends for 2022
Looking for creative inspiration for your outdoor space? These are the hottest trends for 2022 according to the experts at...
Storage Solutions and Sumptuous Materials Combine in This Beautifully Renovated East London Home
Studio Hagen Hall added a rooftop suite and finished each level with a blend of timber, clay, concrete, and green quartzite.
A Home Improvement Expert Creates a Rustic Four-Season Home in the Catskills
Designer and developer Anthony Carrino transformed a 1960s stone farmhouse in upstate New York into idyllic indoor/outdoor living.
In Sweden, Two Matching Homes Nest Under One Black Gable Roof
An architect couple finance their family home by doubling the plan and selling half.
An Architect Builds a Bunker-Esque Workspace That’s Designed for Future Updates
Architect Mathieu Levesque adds an office to his family’s Brisbane property with plans to renovate when his firm, LADA, grows out...
These Are the Women Who Changed Modern Architecture
The authors of a new volume take a permanent marker to architecture’s male-dominated history books, boldly underscoring the...
A Painter and a Sculptor Craft a Gallery-Like Home in London
Oliver Leech Architects works with a creative couple to transform a run-down Victorian terrace into a picture-perfect space for...
A Melbourne Apartment Trades Walls for Curtains After a $20K Transformation
Architecture Architecture removed doors and demolished dividers to create an open-plan living space that can be easily...
A Brisbane Architect Designs Her Family’s Dream Home on a Tricky Suburban Site
On a sloped lot flanked by neighbors, architect Julie Derrick devises an open, L-shaped plan that frames views of the lush...
A Writer and Filmmaker Builds a Forever Home on a Narrow Lot in East London
The three-level design by McMahon Architecture features flowing interiors, a series of courtyards, and gorgeous materials that...
These Tiny Cabins Offer a Wilderness Escape—Even in the Heart of London
On the heels of an urban installation last year in King’s Cross, UK design firm Out of the Valley has plans for another woodsy...
A Family Home in Melbourne Gets an Extension With a Timber Brise-Soleil
In renovating a gabled residence, Architecture Architecture creates a wedge-shaped eave that guards the interiors from harsh...
A South African Home With a Green Roof Opens Completely to the Landscape
Two brothers utilize vernacular building techniques to create the Witklipfontein Eco Lodge on a working farm near Vredefort Dome.
Budget Breakdown: This £779K Seaside Retreat in Cornwall Is One Couple’s Retirement Plan
A renovation with coastal views brings a tidy wooden box—and a dose of contemporary cozy—to a neighborhood of traditional...
Top Tips for Your Kitchen Remodel
From lighting to plumbing, here’s what you should know before you start your next update.
An Old Garden Inspires a Passive House in the English Countryside
London firm McLean Quinlan built out from a dilapidated brick wall that once enclosed a garden, creating an energy-efficient home...