The Andersen Architectural Collection’s Eagle windows and doors provide the panes and passageways of the home.
The Andersen Architectural Collection’s Eagle windows and doors provide the panes and passageways of the home.
Here's what you need to know before undergoing a building project with a contractor but no architect.
Here's what you need to know before undergoing a building project with a contractor but no architect.
When not in use during winter, the tub is hidden from the home’s view. The entrance has a sheltered overhang for car parking.
When not in use during winter, the tub is hidden from the home’s view. The entrance has a sheltered overhang for car parking.
Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler Bleecker 80” Sofa

This angular sofa has a sturdy, kiln-dried hardwood frame covered in a deep-gray herringbone fabric.
Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler Bleecker 80” Sofa This angular sofa has a sturdy, kiln-dried hardwood frame covered in a deep-gray herringbone fabric.
Design by Conran Tufted Wool Square Rug

Gun-tufted in a soft, sage-green yarn, this wool rug features a textured, raised freeform circle gesture. The contemporary design includes skid-resistant backing.
Design by Conran Tufted Wool Square Rug Gun-tufted in a soft, sage-green yarn, this wool rug features a textured, raised freeform circle gesture. The contemporary design includes skid-resistant backing.
Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler Bleecker Nesting Tables

Crafted from engineered wood, a colorful set of three nesting tables adds a sense of fun to your space.
Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler Bleecker Nesting Tables Crafted from engineered wood, a colorful set of three nesting tables adds a sense of fun to your space.
Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler Bleecker 63" TV Cabinet

With cutouts for cable management, the Bleeker media cabinet features tapered legs, shaped pulls, and a solid ash and pine frame.
Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler Bleecker 63" TV Cabinet With cutouts for cable management, the Bleeker media cabinet features tapered legs, shaped pulls, and a solid ash and pine frame.
Design by Conran Lucina Floor Lamp

A stunning marble base, and turned-wood section, and pull-chain switch give this floor lamp its classic, elegant look.
Design by Conran Lucina Floor Lamp A stunning marble base, and turned-wood section, and pull-chain switch give this floor lamp its classic, elegant look.
Bodum 34-oz. Assam Tea Press

Bodum’s Assam Tea Press brews precisely to your desired strength and its patented system stops brewing when tea is plunged, so tea is tasty, not bitter. It is made of heat- and stain-resistant borosilicate glass, and was developed in partnership with the English Tea Council.
Bodum 34-oz. Assam Tea Press Bodum’s Assam Tea Press brews precisely to your desired strength and its patented system stops brewing when tea is plunged, so tea is tasty, not bitter. It is made of heat- and stain-resistant borosilicate glass, and was developed in partnership with the English Tea Council.
Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler Owl Tray

This decorative tray has a lustrous lacquer finish, and a raised rim to keep contents in place. When entertaining, it’s perfect for serving drinks and snacks; for every day, it’s a cheerful decorative accent.
Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler Owl Tray This decorative tray has a lustrous lacquer finish, and a raised rim to keep contents in place. When entertaining, it’s perfect for serving drinks and snacks; for every day, it’s a cheerful decorative accent.
Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler Bleecker 79" Dining Table

The Bleecker dining table, with its clean lines and shapely, solid-wood legs, can seat up to eight guests comfortably (matching chairs sold separately).
Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler Bleecker 79" Dining Table The Bleecker dining table, with its clean lines and shapely, solid-wood legs, can seat up to eight guests comfortably (matching chairs sold separately).
Michael Graves Design Toaster

Shaped like a piece of toast, this funky, 2-slice toaster features bagel, defrost, reheat, and six browning settings.
Michael Graves Design Toaster Shaped like a piece of toast, this funky, 2-slice toaster features bagel, defrost, reheat, and six browning settings.
Design by Conran Apatura Nesting Tables

These versatile, space-saving nesting tables will work great in nearly every room in your home. They have a lovely, natural organic form and super-smooth finish.
Design by Conran Apatura Nesting Tables These versatile, space-saving nesting tables will work great in nearly every room in your home. They have a lovely, natural organic form and super-smooth finish.
Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler Charlotte Round Pouf

The Charlotte round pouf can be used as an ottoman to prop up your feet, or as a soft spot to take a seat. White with a gray inset design, the knitted construction keeps you comfortable.
Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler Charlotte Round Pouf The Charlotte round pouf can be used as an ottoman to prop up your feet, or as a soft spot to take a seat. White with a gray inset design, the knitted construction keeps you comfortable.
Michael Graves Design Triple Glass Vase with Wood Base

A set of three tube-shaped glass vases with a wood base makes it easy to arrange flowers more artfully in a unique three-in-one style.
Michael Graves Design Triple Glass Vase with Wood Base A set of three tube-shaped glass vases with a wood base makes it easy to arrange flowers more artfully in a unique three-in-one style.
Atelier Swarovski Home is a new collection of accessories from the luxury brand, with pieces designed by Daniel Libeskind, Ron Arad, Aldo Bakker, and more. See it at Via Cusani 5.
Atelier Swarovski Home is a new collection of accessories from the luxury brand, with pieces designed by Daniel Libeskind, Ron Arad, Aldo Bakker, and more. See it at Via Cusani 5.
Michael Graves Design Faux-Leather Desk Clock

This unconventional faux-leather clock features contrast saddle stitching and easy-to-read numerals. The fold-over, self-standing design will dress up your desktop without overwhelming your space.
Michael Graves Design Faux-Leather Desk Clock This unconventional faux-leather clock features contrast saddle stitching and easy-to-read numerals. The fold-over, self-standing design will dress up your desktop without overwhelming your space.
Michael Graves Design Metal Fruit Bowl with Wooden Base

Contemporary and whimsical, the metal bowl with its cutout fruit pattern and raised base has a modern sense of style.
Michael Graves Design Metal Fruit Bowl with Wooden Base Contemporary and whimsical, the metal bowl with its cutout fruit pattern and raised base has a modern sense of style.
A collection of flea-market finds and personal keepsakes sit perched upon a shelf in Austin’s studio.
A collection of flea-market finds and personal keepsakes sit perched upon a shelf in Austin’s studio.
Six-inch-square blue tiles cover the walls and floor of the girls’ upstairs bathroom. The towels and rug are also by H&M Home.
Six-inch-square blue tiles cover the walls and floor of the girls’ upstairs bathroom. The towels and rug are also by H&M Home.
“I love the house more each day,” says Tamami Sylvester of her and husband Michael's home by Sebastian Mariscal in Venice, California. The kitchen, which includes all Miele appliances, is sheathed in custom woodwork from Semihandmade. Accessories from A+R complement the Caesarstone countertops and Franke faucet. A LifeSource Water System provides filtration. Photo by Coral von Zumwalt.
“I love the house more each day,” says Tamami Sylvester of her and husband Michael's home by Sebastian Mariscal in Venice, California. The kitchen, which includes all Miele appliances, is sheathed in custom woodwork from Semihandmade. Accessories from A+R complement the Caesarstone countertops and Franke faucet. A LifeSource Water System provides filtration. Photo by Coral von Zumwalt.
"How would a kid draw a house?" architect Per Franson asked himself when designing the Olivero-Reinius family home. The simple prefab structure’s unusual color comes from a traditional source: falu rödfärg, the historic mineral paint that gives the region’s famous barns their red color.
"How would a kid draw a house?" architect Per Franson asked himself when designing the Olivero-Reinius family home. The simple prefab structure’s unusual color comes from a traditional source: falu rödfärg, the historic mineral paint that gives the region’s famous barns their red color.
Architect Gustavo Costa calls the home library the “project’s heart.” This central space houses the owner’s expansive collection of about 5,000 books, and acts as a meeting place for friends and colleagues. A Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red and Blue chair completes the space.
Architect Gustavo Costa calls the home library the “project’s heart.” This central space houses the owner’s expansive collection of about 5,000 books, and acts as a meeting place for friends and colleagues. A Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Red and Blue chair completes the space.
5. "What are the top 10 most important things I must have in a home?" 

"If there are two people buying the home, write your answers down separately, starting with your absolute must-haves," Hoffman explains. “Putting together a list separately can give both parties and the realtor a clear picture of what the perfect home will have for both of you."
5. "What are the top 10 most important things I must have in a home?" "If there are two people buying the home, write your answers down separately, starting with your absolute must-haves," Hoffman explains. “Putting together a list separately can give both parties and the realtor a clear picture of what the perfect home will have for both of you."
An outdoor shower was the family’s first construction project. “Doing the shower made us realize we can build things the way we want to build them,” says Meg.
An outdoor shower was the family’s first construction project. “Doing the shower made us realize we can build things the way we want to build them,” says Meg.
Olivia: Kate Spade Saturday Home Collection

Back-to-school season always prompts a flurry of organization, which inevitably leads to an impromptu shopping trip. This month, I am turning to Kate Spade’s Saturday home collection for bright, geometric home goods like this windowpane print wooden tray.
Olivia: Kate Spade Saturday Home Collection Back-to-school season always prompts a flurry of organization, which inevitably leads to an impromptu shopping trip. This month, I am turning to Kate Spade’s Saturday home collection for bright, geometric home goods like this windowpane print wooden tray.
“We sought to create a house that would not damage the environment and not be too visible,” says architect Tina Gregorič. A single zigzagging roof stretches over 5,380 square feet, doubling the area of the interior spaces and serving as an ideal spot for sunset cocktails and whale-watching.
“We sought to create a house that would not damage the environment and not be too visible,” says architect Tina Gregorič. A single zigzagging roof stretches over 5,380 square feet, doubling the area of the interior spaces and serving as an ideal spot for sunset cocktails and whale-watching.
He worked around existing oak and eucalyptus trees for the new building, and retained the vernacular of an original barn, at right, where Frankel hosts concerts. Check out MVRDV's Balancing Barn.
He worked around existing oak and eucalyptus trees for the new building, and retained the vernacular of an original barn, at right, where Frankel hosts concerts. Check out MVRDV's Balancing Barn.
The courtyard is just one of many open spaces that will be highly utilized—in the non-winter months anyway. Concrete worked well with developing the language of FlatPak. The second level is a wood panel that can be clad in corrugated metal or cedar—different layers that can be plugged in like covers on your cellphone.
The courtyard is just one of many open spaces that will be highly utilized—in the non-winter months anyway. Concrete worked well with developing the language of FlatPak. The second level is a wood panel that can be clad in corrugated metal or cedar—different layers that can be plugged in like covers on your cellphone.
The kitchen is situated in a sunken basement, underneath the staircase’s walnuts steps. The same joiner who built the house’s timber elements built the white cabinetry which are finished in a 40% gloss lacquer. Silestone countertops and integrated appliances maintain the space’s simple lines. Additional storage is fitted under the staircase.
The kitchen is situated in a sunken basement, underneath the staircase’s walnuts steps. The same joiner who built the house’s timber elements built the white cabinetry which are finished in a 40% gloss lacquer. Silestone countertops and integrated appliances maintain the space’s simple lines. Additional storage is fitted under the staircase.
Located on a steep site with limited suitable building ground, the firm decided to cantilever the home over the hillside, which has the effect of helping the structure blend in with the landscape.
Located on a steep site with limited suitable building ground, the firm decided to cantilever the home over the hillside, which has the effect of helping the structure blend in with the landscape.
If you’re traveling to Puglia in Italy, one of the most iconic sights are trulli (trullo is the singular), an ancient hut that's specific to the Itria Valley in the Apulia region of Southern Italy. Made with dry stone, trulli date back to medieval times.
If you’re traveling to Puglia in Italy, one of the most iconic sights are trulli (trullo is the singular), an ancient hut that's specific to the Itria Valley in the Apulia region of Southern Italy. Made with dry stone, trulli date back to medieval times.
In Montara, California, architect Michael Maltzan designed a home for, his sister and 

brother-in-law. From certain vantage points, the home’s unique angles result in M.C. Escher–like optical illusions.
In Montara, California, architect Michael Maltzan designed a home for, his sister and brother-in-law. From certain vantage points, the home’s unique angles result in M.C. Escher–like optical illusions.
At night, the exterior screen provides privacy when the house is illuminated.
At night, the exterior screen provides privacy when the house is illuminated.
"The building form was intentionally asymmetric and clad in hand-stained, split-face shakes and metal," says Campos Studio.
"The building form was intentionally asymmetric and clad in hand-stained, split-face shakes and metal," says Campos Studio.
The architects inserted skylights in an artful pattern in the rooftop.
The architects inserted skylights in an artful pattern in the rooftop.

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