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Stacey McLachlan is an award-winning writer and magazine editor living and working in British Columbia, Canada. She is the editor-in-chief of Vancouver Magazine and a senior editor for Western Living, where she covers design, food, travel and interesting people. She loves comedy, the beach and her baby.
www.staceymclachlan.com

This Revamped 1968 Airstream Is a Love Letter to the American Arts and Crafts Movement
When movie director Duwayne Dunham gets ahold of a vintage trailer, the results are downright cinematic.
Leanne Ford’s 123-Year-Old Pennsylvania Home Offers a Breath of Fresh Air
A state-of-the-art HVAC system quietly modernizes the lovingly restored, century-old house.
Make Your Backyard Even Greener With This Sustainable Furniture Collection
Chicory’s patio-perfect pieces are the ultimate finishing touch for any outdoor space.
Backdrop Is Living in the Fast Lane With These New Porsche-Inspired Paint Colors
Catch the limited-edition, sports car-cool palette while you can.
Budget Breakdown: This $153K Garage Retrofit Is the “Taj Mahal of ADUs”
A puzzle-box transforming wall, a cathedral-like ceiling, and natural light galore—is this a rental unit or a palace?
Relive Your Summer Camp Glory Days With These 11 Woodsy Getaways
From fairy-tale cabins to “Moonrise Kingdom”–inspired glampsites, these nostalgic retreats are sure to stir up that summer...
Once a Haberdashery, This Artist’s Home Becomes a Stage at the Drop of a Hat
A team of architects outfit an industrial Williamsburg loft with shape-shifting spaces, flexible furnishings, and texture at...
The New School of Dorm Design Treats Students Like (Gasp!) Human Beings
Apologies to anyone who likes living in a windowless cube—a new wave of housing is changing dormitory life for the better.
Before & After: The Yucca Valley Rancher That Changed This Designer’s Life
In the heart of the Californian desert, Jade Towery takes on a renovation rich in revelations.
Before & After: There’s a Light in the Attic of This Reimagined Toronto Row House
A triangular window was just the start. Once this revamp got rolling, it transformed a family home from top to bottom.
In Brussels, an Architect’s Copper-Clad House Makes Brutalism Warm
Bruno Vanbesien transforms a former bakery into a concrete-cool home base for his family and architecture practice to share.
What’s the Best Water-Filtration System for My Home?
Because fresh water at home deserves an equally fresh look.
The Neighborhood Was Great. But the House Needed Help to Become a Family Home
Wanting a home to raise their kids and host their parents in, Ben and Sarah gave their Coburg residence a two-level extension...
In Chile, an Architect Couple Build an A-Frame Cabin in Just Six Months
The principals of Max-A Arquitectura use off-the-shelf materials to create a cozy refuge in the Los Lagos region.
Open the Door to a Happier Home
Maximize your views—and joy—at home with a well-engineered wall system.
17 Projects That Use “Ugly” Materials in Beautiful Ways
Including stylish strand board spaces, repurposed shipping containers, and offices that get fresh with mesh.
A Radically Open Bali Home Catches Tropical Breezes and Jungle Views
Working without a blueprint, indigo artist Sebastian Mesdag crafts a dreamy dwelling over the course of six years.
Budget Breakdown: How a Couple Built a 480-Square-Foot Home for $68K in Cash
Two cozy living pods, one incredible oak-covered deck—and no bank loan.
A Newlywed Couple Hack Austin’s Housing Market by Fixing Up a 1971 Airstream
An interior designer and her architect husband embrace small-space living to avoid being priced out of the city they love.
Before & After: A Complete Overhaul Lifts a Jumbled Hilltop Home to Cloud Nine
Perched high above Oakland, the expanded midcentury soaks up jaw-dropping views—even from the bathroom.
This Breezy, Boxy Jamaican Villa Could Be Yours for $790K
Turn the vacation fantasy into a year-round reality with this three-bedroom home.
In Norway, a Writer’s Studio Wrapped in White Brick Breaks the Mold
Part workspace, part garage, this curvaceous addition houses an entrepreneur’s passions while serving up a new twist on...
How to Make Your Home Smarter Without Compromising Design
The latest in home tech both complements and celebrates your style.
A Little Bit Earthy, a Little Bit Magic: Meet Your New Favorite Fall Home Fragrance
Aesop's latest fragrance takes its cues from the myth of Narcissus, and it’s part of a new collection inspired by imaginary and...
Before & After: In Buenos Aires, a Crumbling Home Gets a Major Refresh With a Rooftop Pool
A couple spruce up a dilapidated dwelling in an industrial area with a living roof, emerald tile, and plants, plants, plants.
Live Your Off-Grid Fantasy With This High-Design Portable Power Station
Power your lifestyle with EcoFlow’s new DELTA 2 portable power station.
Before & After: A Nature-Forward Napa Valley Home Kicks Off a New Era
A San Francisco couple and their new baby find the perfect space for their next chapter—rattlesnakes and all.
A Wood-and-Glass Home in Nashville Brings Warmth for a Pair of Empty Nesters
Walls of windows from Kolbe Windows & Doors create a layered, light-filled dwelling.
This South African Glamp-site Asks: What If “Moonrise Kingdom” Were Real?
Inspired by the art direction of Wes Anderson, this playful campsite offers a gleeful escape from the world.
These Concrete Architecture Trends Are Solidly Inspiring
Next-gen materials, smart engineering, and an eye to sustainability keep an age-old material feeling timeless.
In an Airstream Far, Far Away…Lives a Star Wars–Obsessed Design Fiend
Mountain Modern Airstream channels the Force into a cool, compact desert home for influencer Kyle Krieger.
An Architect Scrapes Away Decades of Paint to Polish Up a Brutalist Gem
Oliver Grimshaw finds his modernist dream home, hiding in plain sight.
These Portable, Modern Firepits Are This Summer’s Hottest Accessory
The Nomad propane firepits from Tohst Modern Living are a straight-up bright idea.
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