Rachel Davies is a Brooklyn-based writer and the creator of Personal Space, a weekly newsletter that covers culture, design, and life at home.

How They Pulled It Off: A Built-in Tiled Bench That Honors the View
In Oakland, design studio Kalos Eidos creates structure in a tight living room with a custom seating solution.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Surprising Superfan: The Founder of Domino’s Pizza?
One of the 20th-century architect’s biggest admirers is a somewhat unexpected—and similarly complicated—man.
The Hidden Meanings of Different Design Styles in “Severance”
As the show reveals more of the “outie” world beyond Lumon’s headquarters, the spaces the characters inhabit hint at clues to...
3 Years and Over $2 Million: What It Costs to Restore a Frank Lloyd Wright Home
America’s most famous architect inspires legions of fans. But taking on one of his projects is a big, big commitment.
The Year Childhood Nostalgia Took Over Our Homes
In 2023, it seems like everyone was trying to reconnect with their younger self.
What’s With TikTok’s LED Light Obsession?
The hugely popular multicolored strip lights, projectors, and sunset lamps build on the Tumblr-era string lights aesthetic, just...