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National Building Museum
The World's Top Architecture Museums
Jonathan Lerner
Spending so much of our lives inside them, and surrounded by them, we often take buildings for granted. But architecture can help us understand history and grapple with the future. The following fascinating museums are dedicated to buildings, cities and landscapes
Wood Is Suitable for the Bathroom, but Sparingly and with Proper Care
Rita St. Clair
I empathize with your desire to use wood in a bathroom. I've done so myself, though sparingly. Bathrooms these days typically have a crisp look, but they should never have a cold appearance. Properly placed and treated for moisture resistance, wood can supply much needed warmth in a bathroom
Richard Neutra House
What to Do With a Wall of Windows
Rita St. Clair
'Duette' honeycomb shades from Hunter Douglas are used here to solve the problems of privacy and light control and to ensure that the exterior remains on view at the pull of a cord. The individual shades can be raised and lowered from the top or bottom.
Japanese Solution for Storage
Rita St. Clair
No one's more imaginative and successful than the Japanese in making the most of limited living space -- and making the result look orderly and effortless. For example, Japanese designers long ago devised an efficient storage system for that generally unused space beneath a staircase. It's a set of cabinets and drawers known as stair tansu
Living Room Redo
Home Makeover Requires Careful Thought to Succeed
Rita St. Clair
Why is it that redo sounds somehow less expensive than makeover? Just because it's a shorter word? Or because it implies a touch-up rather than an overhaul? As in, I think I'll redo the living room, rather than, The living room sure could use a makeover. And both terms in turn cause less price anxiety than does the very serious-sounding renovation. In fact, all are pretty much synonymous, so don't mislead yourself into underestimating costs
Time to Rediscover the Vine
Sean Conway
In the gardening world there are trends and fads just as there are in retail, fashion or the auto industry. The 'latest' plants or types of plant, such as grasses or flashy tropical annuals, come in and out of favor, but there is one group that has somehow missed the spotlight: vines. Gardeners often overlook vines in part because they are not always readily available
Beautify Your Garden with Concrete? Not as Crazy as It Sounds
Sean Conway
The rising cost of conventional building materials and the expense of transporting them has brought a renewed focus to alternative methods of construction. One of the more interesting examples is the home of artisan builder and master craftsman Matt Rogers built almost entirely out of concrete
Trees Whose Bark Is Better Than Their Bite
Sean Conway
When choosing a new tree for their property, most homeowners think about showy foliage, colorful flowers or ability to produce abundant fruit. Experienced gardeners, however, know there is another, often overlooked, attribute that can make some trees stand out in the crowd: bark
Stair alcove perfect for a desk
What to Do With Nooks and Crannies
Rita St. Clair
'Making Room,' written by Wendy Jordan, focuses on using or creating nooks in unlikely parts of the home. In this case, a desk wide enough to be functional has been placed under the highest point of the staircase. The recess is tall enough to allow for a light to be installed above the desk. I suspect that your own storage area meets these specs.
Painted cabinet great focal point
Focal Point Does Wonders for Entrance Hall
Rita St. Clair
When positioned at the end of hallway or at the top of a stairway, a colorful painting or a piece of decorative furniture can foreshorten a space, making its proportions more pleasing to the eye. Success in this case depends on balanced scale, which is why I describe it as a more sophisticated type of design. And whatever the purpose of a focal point, it's got to be properly lit.
Historic & Eclectic Design
Historic and Eclectic Not Necessarily Opposites in Home Design
Rita St. Clair
A visit to an historic home, or at least a look through a book on traditional American and European interiors, may well upset the assumption that the only appropriate design in these circumstances is a conservative design. Our ancestors often devised eclectic looks for their homes rather than following strict formulas. That's partly because they seldom had easy access to the type of furnishings they were expected to use. They had to improvise -- and the results were never dull
Breakfast Room Design
Making Dark and Cramped Seem Bright and Spacious
Rita St. Clair
Small spaces often present challenges for designers. Placement of furniture usually isn't much of an issue because a small room offers only a few options. It's color and lighting that can be difficult to get right -- and it's essential to choose well because these elements can ensure that a small space will look cheerful and feel comfortable.
Retro Style Room
Retro Style Need Not Follow a Formula
Rita St. Clair
In many design settings, a variety of styles are mixed and meshed to produce what's known as an eclectic design. And don't assume it's got to be one or the other. A room can be given a single stylistic direction that's tweaked with look-alikes or new adaptations. An example of such an approach is described below.
Avoid Poisons & Toxins: Use Natural Cleaning Products
Randy Boyer and Andrea Donsky
Avoiding unsafe cleaning products is just as important as identifying safe ones. About 100,000 chemicals are used commercially, and the production of chemicals doubles every seven years. Cleaning products are among the most toxic substances that can be found in the average home. Most household cleaners are hazardous to health and the environment
Banquette Seating
Banquette Seating Maximizes Efficiency and Comfort
By Rita St. Clair
Don't assume that an attractive design featured in a magazine can be applied only in a space of similar dimensions. Good ideas can often be adapted to rooms much larger or smaller than the original. Functional issues may have to be addressed of course, trickier -- and crucial -- is the question of scale
Opaque Glass Panels
Sliding Opaque-Glass Panels Are Attractive and Functional for Modern Interior
By Rita St. Clair
The designs associated with the Arts and Crafts movement and with architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright have powerfully influenced the look of the modern American interior. So it's important to realize that Wright's work and the Arts and Crafts style in California were themselves shaped by Japanese design.
Winebar
Turn Antique Furniture into Unique Fixtures
By Rita St. Clair
Design schools never include "investment" in the lexicon they teach their students, but they should. Good interior design not only produces visual pleasure, it also enhances the value of a home by adding structural improvements and high-quality fixtures. And for homeowners seeking a return on the money they put into their homes, the art and antiques they buy will do better these days than the equity of the real estate itself.
Unmistakable Hallmark of Contemporary Home Design: Fun
By Rita St. Clair
In distinguishing contemporary from traditional styles, designers often point to differences in how spaces are configured, with 21st century interiors typically having a sleeker and sparser look. Even more obvious, however, are differences in the types of elements used in these respective settings. Designers must therefore stay current with advances in technology and changes in product lines. That's not easy to do in a rapidly evolving marketplace, but can be fun and exciting to try.
Sometimes the Best Window Treatment is None at All
By Rita St. Clair
Window coverings are among the elements people think of first when decorating a home. And rightly so, because they play many roles: provider of privacy, shield from both heat and cold, and frame for views. Window treatments can also singlehandedly spruce up the look of a dull room. And, sometimes the best window treatment is none at all ...
Traditional and High Tech Can Coexist in Kitchen
By Rita St. Clair
We're planning to redo the large kitchen of a home in a rural area with an informal interior design. My wife and I both enjoy preparing food with our "armada" of kitchen appliances, but we're wondering how all those digital widgets will look in a rustic setting.
Do-It-Yourself Plumbing Has Its Challenges
By Tim Carter, Ask the Builder
While much about plumbing is somewhat easy, you need to have a crisp understanding of the physics of water movement as well as some specialized tools to get professional results. There are many great resources available, and they may turn you into a fine home plumber in your own right
Good Home Design Is About More Than Good Looks
By Rita St. Clair - Design Line
Even though we live in an interconnected global community, cultural differences are still evident in home designs. European interiors, for example, generally mix styles more freely and are much more colorful than American interiors. They're also less orderly.
Make Over a Room With a Small Budget, Use Color to Your Advantage
By Rita St. Clair - Design Line
Furniture alone -- whether modern or traditional in style -- can't ensure the success of the design of an interior. A room's overall appearance depends on many elements, with color and scale always counting for a lot.
Tired of Small, Bland Room? Use Simplicity to Your Advantage
By Rita St. Clair - Design Line
Small, bland rooms can be helped by simplicity. In this case, a continuous band of flat wooden trim, which creates an interesting geometric design reminiscent of Japanese interiors.
There's a Window Covering Out There for Every Taste
By Rita St. Clair - Design Line
This particular shade system, available from Hunter Douglas, permits easy and effective light control while adding an attractive touch to the room. I can't guarantee that the price will be right for you, but some options may prove surprisingly affordable.
Don't Equate Scandinavian Design with Midcentury Minimalism
By Rita St. Clair - Design Line
When I tell people I'm partial to Scandinavian design, many of them ask what's so attractive about teak or leather chairs and those cabinets that look like dormitory furniture. However, they're mistaking the Danish Modern look, common in this country ...
Making Country Kitchens Contemporary
By Rita St. Clair - Design Line
Wondering how to proceed with a kitchen renovation? Here are a few suggestions you might not get at your local kitchen supply store.
5 Simple Ways to Make Your Home Feel Bigger
Instead of expanding the size of the property, Susanka, an architect and author of the best-selling book The Not So Big House, believes homeowners should make better use of interior space. Susan Susanka shares five simple ways that homeowners can make their houses feel bigger without expanding the size of the structure.
Green Building & Eco-Friendly Design
Green Building Options from the Ground Up
Going Green Environment Friendly Home Renovation Tips
More and more homes are being built and remodeled with the environment in mind. This green building movement is gaining momentum and options for homeowners continue to increase, making creating a green home easier than ever. Here are some tips to make your home greener, from the ground up.
Put the 'Eco' in Decorating
Just because you're going green doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style. There are many ways to easily incorporate eco-friendly ideas into your home decor without living the stereotypical "granola-and-Birkenstocks" lifestyle.
Poolside Landscaping Should Emphasize Ease and Beauty
A backyard pool is a great place to relax in the summer heat, but it can present landscaping challenges.
Planting trees and shrubs too close to the pool should be avoided since they will block sunlight, not to mention deposit leaves and other debris in the pool. A similar caveat applies to planting grass close to the edge of a pool. It may look pleasing, but every time the grass is mowed the clippings invariably end up in the water.
Log Planter that Salutes America's Rustic Vernacular
The 'Adirondack style,' known for its rough-hewn logs, often with their bark left on, twig detailing, and massive fireplaces made from local stone, remains the architectural touchstone for cabins, lodges and national park buildings throughout the United States. Among its other merits, the Adirondack style lends itself to do-it-yourself projects using wood, stone and other materials you can gather locally or even on your own property.
Home Gardening: Sand and Fertility: A Delicate Balance
When most of us think of sand, two images come to mind: the beach and the desert -- neither of which we associate with lush fertility. Thus it may surprise a lot of people that sand is an important part of the soil in our gardens and our farm fields
Home Gardening: Confessions of a Tool Geek
Most people consider the essentials of gardening tools to be a shovel, a rake, a trowel and perhaps some sort of pruners. The newer and shiner their tools, the better they feel about them. My passion however, is for old gardening tools. Many of the tools I use in my garden are over 50 years old. Their smooth, worn handles feel good when held, but the primary reason I have come to like them so much is that they are so much more efficient to use.
Home Gardening: Before You Build a Garden Storage Shed, a Little Practice Helps
If you can enlist the help of a friend for a few days, and the garden shed you decide to build is not too large or complicated, you can do this job start to finish in two weeks. The weather will need to cooperate, and you will need to be on top of your game each day.
Gardening - Not Too Late to Plant Vegetables
If you're just realizing that summer is here and you never got around to planting a vegetable garden, don't despair. While it may be too late to plant cool season crops such as peas, lettuce and broccoli, it is still not too late to plant heat-loving vegetables.
Gardening - Clay, the Unsung Mineral Beneath Your Feet
The amount of clay in our soil has a lot to do with how well the soil drains, and how well plants will
grow in it. Most soils are composed of sand, silt, clay and organic matter. Good garden soil contains a balance of these
components, but when there is an overabundance of one or the other, many plants simply will not grow -- or grow well -- in it.
Create an Inviting Outdoor Space, Follow these Principles
Although all the spaces I have worked on for the project are different, there is a common set of principles for creating an inviting outdoor environment, whether you're revitalizing an abandoned lot filled with trash or just doing something more interesting with your back yard.
Gardening for the Birds
If you're interested in attracting different species of birds to your yard, be ready to offer a buffet of enticing foods and shelters. One size (and a bag of birdseed) definitely does not fit all.
Composting: From Garden to Kitchen to Garden
The key to a good garden is good compost, and every gardener worth his salt should be making his own.
Compost is a wonderful thing, plants are happy when grown in this sweet black soil amendment. Making your own is easy. Anything
that once was living will eventually become compost. The trick is how fast you can harvest it.
When Installing Backer Board for Tile, Always Be Thinking of Moisture
Recently I've been experimenting with some of the alternative backer boards. The most recent one I've worked with has a water-resistant
gypsum core with a fiberglass mat backing and a handsome blue waterproof coating on the side that the tile adheres to. This material is code
approved and recommended.
The Bathroom Mirror Conundrum
A bathroom vanity mirror is a conundrum when building or remodeling. The problems you're having can be traced to poor planning, poor construction and/or poor supervision.
You can see why it's so important to select all fixtures for a job long before you start.
Outdoor Porch Rooms Look Sumptuous, but Elements May Take Their Toll
Contemporary outdoor porches I've seen in magazines and at home shows would never survive the weather and interlopers prevalent in many areas I'm familiar with. Driving rains, dust, birds, animals and thieves would ruin or rip off many of the things found in these spaces when the homeowner is not around to watch or protect them.
Why Paint When You Can Give the House a Good Wash
Painting the exterior of a home can be very expensive, and sometimes it's not necessary. I'll gladly
share my exterior cleaning house tips. It might save you thousands of dollars.
Installing Kitchen Cabinets a Tall Order for Do-It-Yourselfer
Do-it-yourself cabinet installations can range from simple to extremely difficult.
Limestone Kitchen Countertops Stand Test of Time
Limestone countertops rank right at the top of my take-your-breath-away countertop contest. I love granite tops because of the deep color and some of the magnificent crystals, but the buff shades of limestone mixed with the fossils create a classic look that will generate unending compliments from all who see the stone in your new kitchen.
Window Seats Make Great Addition to a Room & Not That Difficult to Build
A window seat with storage is really the thing to have, as you'll get not
only the function of the seat but the space beneath it as well. You can have hidden or open storage, but hidden storage -- which uses doors or
a flip-top seat -- adds significantly to the cost and complexity of the project.
Replacing Old Windows Doesn't Always Save You Money
To make an informed decision about investing in new windows, you need to put a pencil to paper. Among the many things you need to consider are current heating and cooling costs, projected maintenance of the existing windows, and future increases in the cost of fuel.
Planning A Screened-In Porch: What to Consider
DEAR TIM: The next project at my home is a screened porch. I have looked at many plans, but none of them really excite me. After looking at some pictures, I have some really good ideas about what I want in my design. What should I take into consideration in this planning phase so that I end up with the perfect screened-in porch?
Two Main Forces Working Against Your Retaining Wall: Gravity and Frost
DEAR TIM: Can you tell me how to build a retaining wall? Are retaining wall blocks a good choice? What critical things do I need to know so that I don't have a collapse or other failure in the years to come? I have access to lots of large stones. Can I just stack them to make a retaining wall from stone?
When Installing a Patio, Build It to Last
DEAR TIM: I have decided to use patio pavers to build a nice outdoor space. Installing patio pavers seems easy enough. I don't want to make a mistake, so can you tell me how to install patio pavers? What method would you use? What should I be concerned about if I want a patio that looks good and is as maintenance free as possible?
Power-Wash the Deck or Do a Green Clean? The Pros and Cons
DEAR TIM: I am having a spirited debate with my husband about how to clean a deck. The job doesn't seem that hard, but my husband wants to use a pressure washer, as he thinks it will save time. I want to use a green cleaner that is non-toxic and environmentally safe. What is the proper way to clean a deck and keep it looking nice? --Lisa T., Burlington, N.C.
From Common to Customized ' Add Value With Architectural Details
Architectural elements are the unique details that form the architectural style of houses and buildings.
Customizing your kitchen, baths, master bedroom or any other room with architectural details is a simple way
set your home apart and increase the "wow factor" of those particular rooms and in turn the selling value of your
home.
Interior Decorating Trend: Wallpaper Makes a Comeback
Since Oprah announced on her TV show that "wallpaper is back" and Time Magazine called wallpaper "hip" and the
"latest passion" of interior designers, the plain painted wall seems a bit boring.
Interior Design for the Sports Lover
With the trend of sports decor becoming a mainstream choice throughout homes, decorating options are endless. Sports themes can range from fun and over-the-top to subtle and tasteful integrations depending on what the homeowner likes. Here are some ideas about where to start.
Island Innovations: Make the Most of Your Kitchen Space
"The kitchen island has become the icon of the modern kitchen ' the 21st century equivalent of the old-fashioned hearth," says architect Duo Dickinson for This Old House Magazine. "It's easy to understand why - kitchen islands work."
Add Warmth and Value with Easy Weekend Projects
You've got a weekend to work with and the inspiration to do something to dress up your home. You don't need to spend like a diva or wield a hammer like a home improvement show host to achieve a high-impact do-it-yourself project. Many value-enhancing, elegance-adding improvements can be accomplished in a weekend with minimal effort and expense.
A Good Excuse to Upgrade Your Home Entertainment System
Television has come a long way since its introduction to the world in 1925, when Scottish inventor John Logie Baird successfully transmitted the first recognizable image -- the head of a ventriloquist's dummy.
Hot Home Decorating Tips - Freshen Up Your Home and Brighten Your Mood
Could your home be putting you in a bad mood? If so, you're not alone. A recent study shows that having a clean home in the winter makes 92 percent of adults feel happier. You don't have to undertake a major cleaning overhaul; just a little polishing here and there can boost your mood as much as a sunny day.
Hot Home Decorating Tips - Walls Get In Step With Fashion
Fashion and home decor trends are so closely aligned now that we can add a favorite new look or color scheme to
both our wardrobes and our homes at the same time. One day you're shopping for handbags in the hottest color
and the next day you find yourself reaching for pillows in a matching shade.
Hot Home Decorating Tips - Copy an Inspiration Room on a Budget
With a few easy tips, you can achieve a similar Inspiration Room look without the hefty price tag. The trick,
experts say, is to draw "inspiration" from these examples and emulate the look and style with more affordable furnishings and decorations.
Hot Home Decorating, Color Trends and Tips - Interior Design and Decorating
Are you ready to get a jump start on discovering 2008's hottest decorating and paint color trends?
Winter is an ideal time to start planning your interior decorating spruce ups. And one of the easiest, least expensive ways to give a room a new look and feel is with paint.
Top 10 Home Decor Trends for 2008 - Interior Design and Architecture
Much like we can expect from the American people in next year's election, the votes among the nation's top interior designers and manufacturers are split when it comes to forecasting what will be "hot" in home decor in 2008.
Kitchen Color Trends and Tips - Interior Design and Decorating
Every homeowner knows that the kitchen is the perfect place to please the palate. But it can also be the perfect place to add character with the color palette. When remodeling the hub of your home, choosing the right colors is an important part of the decision making process. But how do you choose colors that are compatible with your space and your taste?
The Art of Accent Colors: How to Use Color to Brighten a Room
Certain colors innately evoke different memories, thoughts or moods, according to a study conducted by Miami
University. If your home is laced with walls that are too white or overbearingly dark, details in your d'cor can change everything. By recognizing this, it is easy to brighten up or give any room a little extra personality with accent colors.
Architectural Digest's The New AD 100 Top Interior Designers and Architects
Sir Elton John
Kelsey Grammer
James Burrows
Ferruccio Ferragamo
Donna Karan
Brad Pitt Makes It Right: An Update
BRAD PITT MAKES IT RIGHT: The Design
AD Directory - December 2009
Posters
Museum of World War II
Michael Jackson’s Neverland
Into the Blue
Interactive Shopping: AD Greenroom at the Primetime Emmys
Discoveries by Designers - November 2009
Wine Country Style
Tapping Tradition
Sustainable Design: HOM
Seduced by the Coast
Open Auditions
Making the Cut
In the Georgian Fashion
House of Contrasts
Front Doors
Farmhouse Evolution
Estates for Sale - October 2009
Craftsman Homes
Celebrities’ Favorites
Big Look, Small Budget
Beyond the Box
Artful Connection
Angles of Repose
AD Directory - October 2009
A Space Distilled
A Natural Dialogue
Eco-Friendly Home Decorating Tips & Trends
Gardening & Outdoor Living
Leafy Plants & poolside landscaping
By Sean Conway
By Sean Conway
By Sean Conway
By Sean Conway
By Tim Carter, Ask the Builder
Cultivating Life by Sean Conway
Cultivating Life by Sean Conway
Cultivating Life by Sean Conway
Cultivating Life by Sean Conway
Do-It-Yourself - Ask the Builder
Ask the Builder - Tim Carter
Ask the Builder - Tim Carter
Ask the Builder - Tim Carter
Ask the Builder - Tim Carter
Ask the Builder by Tim Carter
Ask the Builder by Tim Carter
Ask the Builder by Tim Carter
Ask the Builder by Tim Carter
Home Renovation Tip & Advice from Ask the Builder by Tim Carter
Home Renovation Tip & Advice from Ask the Builder by Tim Carter
Home Renovation Tip & Advice from Ask the Builder by Tim Carter
Home Care Tip & Advice from Ask the Builder by Tim Carter
Architectural Detail to a Home's Interior
HOME DECOR
Architectural Details Increase your Home's 'Wow' Value & Selling Value
Home Decorating Trends & Tips
HOME DECORATING & INTERIOR DESIGN
Interior Home Decorating Trend
Home Innovation Tip & Kitchen Islands
Easy Home Decorating Tips that can be accomplished over a weekend
Home Theater & Home Entertainment Systems
Home Decorating Tips & Advice
Home Decorating Tips & Advice
Home Decorating Tips & Advice
Home Decorating Tips & Advice
Home Decorating Tips & Trends
Kitchen Decorating Tips & Advice
Home Decorating Tips & Advice
Top 100 List from AD (Architectural Digest)
A Bold Aerie Overlooking Los Angeles for the Pop Star and His Partner, David Furnish
(Slide Show) In Bel-Air, the Actor and His Wife, Camille, Preserve the Legacy of “Henry’s House”
(Slide Show) The Veteran Television Director and His Wife, Debbie, Recast Their Bel-Air Home
(Slide Show) With His Wife, Ilaria, the Scion of the Famous Label Revives a Working Tuscan Estate
(Slide Show) With Local Materials and Tropical Detailing, the Fashion Designer Dreams Up a Family Retreat in the British West Indies.
(Slide Show) See what’s happened since AD’s January 2009 story on the actor’s efforts to rebuild New Orleans’s Lower Ninth Ward, hard hit by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
(Slide Show) Innovation and sustainable design unite for the revitalization of New Orleans as 21 architectural firms from around the world share visions for a rebuilt Lower Ninth Ward. Here’s a glimpse of things to come, with information on how you can help the Make It Right Foundation achieve its goals.
Look here for a listing of the designers, architects, hotels, museums, galleries and dealers featured in each month’s issue of Architectural Digest.
(Slide Show) AD Editors present a selection of their favorite posters for movies, automobiles, fairs, exhibitions and travels.
Near Boston, More than 6,000 Artifacts Put History into Unforgettable Perspective
“Has anyone seen my childhood?”
After an Overhaul, Cyan Is Sleekly Seaworthy and Trimmed with African Touches
(Slide Show) Click the links to purchase the furniture and accessories used by Martyn Lawrence-Bullard in designing this year’s Emmys Greenroom.
(Slide Show) AD’s Editors Present Designers’ Sources
(Slide Show) Rustic bungalows, barns and outbuildings characterize a region known for the simplicity of good living.
The Splendor of America’s Past Is Reborn on Lake Michigan
(Slide Show) Los Angeles-based KAA Design Group imagines a new approach to conscious living.
A Beachfront Escape Yields to Punta Mita’s Tropical Charms
(Slide Show) Our continuing look at designs selected for publication from our Open Auditions held around the country. This month we present residences in New Jersey, California and New Mexico.
(Slide Show) Cowboy Heaven Comes to Earth on a Santa Ynez Horse Ranch
(Slide Show) A Family Builds a Horse Country Home That Savors the Past
(Slide Show) Opacity and Transparency Intersect in East Hampton
(Slide Show) Today’s top designers transform an everyday element of the home into an eye-catching first impression.
A Once-Rural Structure Grows Up and Out in Napa Valley
(Slideshow) Editors Select Properties Around the World: California, Georgia, Rhode Island…
(Slide Show) Nine houses that capture the spirit of the Arts & Crafts movement.
(Slide Show) A showcase of the rooms, items and styles that rank as the most treasured elements in the private lives of the stars.
(Slide Show) For someone who wants a big look on a small budget today…
(Slide Show) A Sloping Site on Penobscot Bay Gives Way to Glass and Steel
(Slide Show) Bold Geometries Link Earth, Sky and Sculpture in West Java
(Slide Show) A Hamptons Beach House Finds Tranquility in Minimal Volumes and Pared Details
Look here for a listing of the designers, architects, hotels, museums, galleries and dealers featured in each month’s issue of Architectural Digest.
Spare Interiors Put the Focus on a Contemporary Art Collection and Views of San Francisco Bay
On Lake Tahoe, a Modern Guesthouse and Library Strike a Balance with Their Setting
Architectural Digest—The Latest
The latest about interior design, architecture, shopping, travel, great design items and more from ArchitecturalDigest.com.
Returns on Renovations
Before making further investments, homeowners learn the value of those they've already made. Bill and Jeanne would like
Model Home on the Move
In Covington, La., Arlo Guthrie and his daughter, Jenny, are moving a model home that a developer built for a new
Environmentally Friendly Backyard
Eco-minded homeowners Bruce and Lisa love the great outdoors but not their backyard. Landscape designer Andrea Wedul
Handmade Albums
The perfect show for croppers tired of 3-ring bingers and top-loading albums. If you're up for the challenge, this show
Artistic Home Office
A graphic artist and her team transform their office with a cool industrial/organic makeover. Homeowner and
Retro Holiday Style
This holiday season Melanie Patterson will be celebrating her first Christmas in her very own home with friends. She
Luxurious Vintage Bathroom
Jackie and Patrick Maloney love the bright, airy seaside home where they live with their two young daughters. Their
Bog Garden
Homeowners Melanie and Jason Deitch want to create a kid-friendly play area that is socially inviting and sophisticated
Nantucket-Style Family Room
Host Joan Steffend and designer Beth Solberg bring light to a family room with a cozy, Nantucket feel. Next, interior
Indian-Influenced Living Area
After living with her brother in a rundown row house in Philadelphia to save money, Nya El-Amin is more than ready to
London Church, Cape Town Tree House, French Curved Wood ...
Michael Rubinal creates a five-story luxury home in a gothic tower left standing after the attached church burned down
Needed: Baby-Friendly Home
New parents Angelina and Bob Abraci are in need of a larger home. They recently had their first child and would like to
Contemporary Kitchen
David Bromstad and the Color Splash team transform a dated kitchen into a sleek, modern space in just two days. David
Basement Declutter
The Skigen family's 25 x 25-foot basement has become overrun with toys, dress-up clothes and a cluttered array of long-
Time to Tone it Down
Way too much color, way too many walls. The old family home desperately needs to be toned down. Shari transforms a teen'
Home and Garden Television
How to Install a Lockset: Overview
Boring holes and cutting mortises require careful layout and patience, but at least there's no heavy lifting. Whether
47 Skills You Need to Survive Homeownership
Too bad a house doesn't come with an owner's manual. And a week-long seminar where you learn what every button, switch,
How to Make a Folding Screen Using Old Hinges and Shutters
Victorian-era metal hinges cost between $15 and $30 each, depending on size and decoration. Individual salvaged
Growing Up Green
Technology, politics, economics. While the future of the green movement might be shaped by these large, complicated
How to Make a Dressing Vanity from a Vintage Door: Overview
Some tough finish carpentry is made a lot easier with power tools. The Victorian-era cottage door was the people's door.
Decorative Painting Techniques: Two-Tone Patina: Overview
To create the effect of patinaed plaster, Finkelstein brushes two different colors of glaze over a base coat of paint,
How to Turn a Salvaged Sink Into an Outdoor Bar: Overview
If you're handy with a drill/driver and a jigsaw, you're golden For months my coworker Hylah Hill has been inviting me
Working with a Tree Removal Pro
CREEEAAK, CREEEAAK, CREEEAAK... The sound of trees swaying in the wind can be pretty ominous, especially if they
Use them to:
Joint compound is exactly what you need when sealing seams in drywall, but the 5-gallon plastic bucket it comes in just
Green Resolutions
New Year's resolutions tend to be goals like quitting smoking, running some knee-crushing marathon, or writing that
Is Wind Power for You?
This map shows average annual wind density and speed throughout the United States. Areas designated Class 3 or greater
How to Hang Kitchen Cabinets: Overview
About $100 for necessary Shopping List items, plus the cost of the cabinets and finish of your choice Requires precise
TOH Picks the Best Tools For Mom
Face it. She doesn't want a vacuum cleaner. And that food processor you bought her in 1997, well, that's still in the
Does It Pay to Buy Cheap?
Remodeling is expensive. I can often help my clients manage costs, but not always in the ways they expect. Most of my
Want a Room With More Stature? Start With the Baseboards
Depends on the room size; cutting tight joints requires patience and practice. Despite their lowly position along the
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Shopping With ...: Boundless Cheer
Laura Guido-Clark, a product designer and consultant, shopped for nature-inspired holiday décor that’s practical, too.
Duck! It’s the Holidays.
When families come together, rudeness is often served with the cranberries and yams.
At Auction, the Secret Cache of an Icon
Sotheby’s is selling the renowned floral designer Robert Isabell’s collection of mid-20th-century furniture and sculpture, which includes some sublime oddities.
House Proud: The Real Fred Flintstone
In the Catskills, a New York City builder and real estate developer fulfilled his dream of building a house around a giant stone.
Seen: A Convergence, Somewhat Harmonic
Vladimir Kagan tables, Halston evening gowns, Chanel bracelets from the 1980s and some paintings by artists whose names you couldn’t quite catch all clamored for attention at the “Modernism + Art20” show’s opening party.
On Location: A White Cavern in Morocco
Outside, Emma Wilson and Graham Carter’s riad blends right into Essaouira, Morocco, but not inside.
Shopping With Palo Samko: To Park Your Pilgrims
With Thanksgiving dinner fast approaching, the woodworker Palo Samko shopped for folding chairs that are functional and stylish.
Currents | Q&A: Marcel Wanders on Marcel Wanders
A conversation with the Dutch design star, whose multimedia exhibition opens at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Sunday.
Currents | Books: Bulbs for Any and All Occasions
“Bulb” by Anna Pavord has come out just in time for planting some rare beauty before the ground freezes (or ordering summer-flowering bulbs for spring).
Currents | Décor: A Table That Stands on Its Own 2 Legs
Marsia Holzer’s new side table was made in what she calls “the George Nakashima style” — without a handle on the drawer.
Currents | Pets: For Dogs With Good Taste
Mungo & Maud, a London company, has created a line of stylish pet accessories.
Currents | Deals: From Sharp Edges to Soft Pillows
Sales at Broadway Panhandler, Judy Ross and more.
International Real Estate: House Hunting in ... Ecuador
Though predominantly a local real estate market, Cuenca is becoming increasingly popular with American expatriates.
Property Values: What You Get for ... $600,000
A town house in Hollywood, a house in Pahoa, Hawaii, and a converted 19th-century barn in Westport, Conn.
The Puppy Diaries: Scout Takes a Splash
Some people swim with dolphins. I swim with dogs.
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