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Step Inside June Diane Raphael and Paul Scheer’s Character-Filled Los Feliz Home
LA’s Lafayette Studio updated and preserved the 1928 house’s strong sense of history for the comedic couple and their two children
Cob Houses, Rammed Earth, and Hemp Mixtures: These Eco-Friendly Building Materials Start in the Soil
Firms that specialize in construction with sustainable materials shed some light on the misconceptions around their work (no, it’s not going to just wash away in the rain)
Register Now: Building and Protecting a Profitable Business Workshop
Join AD’s Amy Astley as she sits down with business consultant Seth Kaplowitz and AD100 designer Ken Fulk to answer common business conundrums—from contract questions to client disputes
Inside the Homes of All the People Taylor Swift Mentions on The Tortured Poets Department
The singer name-checks everyone from Patti Smith to Charlie Puth on her new album
Tour a West Village Town House Transformation That Says Oui to Vintage Charm
French flair and timeless treasures come together in a family’s city sanctuary
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Trending Stories
What’s the Deal With People Finding Human Fossils in Their Travertine Tiles?
One Reddit user and their family found an artifact that looks like a human jaw in their new floors
By Katherine McLaughlin
AD Pro
5 Kitchen Trends Taking Over Homes Now
Linoleum, anyone? Designers opine on the retro elements they’re loving again—and the future-proof appliances they can’t live without
By Sarah Archer
Inside an $11,000-Per-Night Cruise Ship Suite
If you assume the only way to cruise is in a cramped cabin, think again
By Rachel Wallace
Step Inside Emma Roberts’s “Grown-up Dollhouse” in LA
The actor enlisted AD100 firm Pierce & Ward to help fashion a cozy yet sophisticated LA base for her and her young child
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AD It Yourself
17 Herb Garden Ideas to Make Your Secret Cottage Dreams Come True Wherever You Are
Consider this your ultimate guide to a garden that even those without a green thumb can manage
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8 of the Most Sustainable Features to Consider for Your New Home, According to Experts
Buying a house or building a new one? Here’s what you need to know for a more eco-friendly space 🏠
21 Modern Bathroom Ideas That Will Convince You to Go Sleek
Give your restroom a clean contemporary makeover with this inspo from design pros
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What’s the Deal With People Finding Human Fossils in Their Travertine Tiles?
One Reddit user and their family found an artifact that looks like a human jaw in their new floors
News & Views
The Story Behind the Many Ghost Towns of Abandoned Mansions Across China
This is why the country has so many half-built almost communities
The 6 Weirdest Cleaning Hacks (and Products) That TikTokers Swear By
Believe it or not, these #CleanTok trends actually work
Usher’s Homes: A Look Inside the Musician’s Epic Properties
Much like his music career, Usher’s real estate portfolio has grown steadily over the past few decades
These Are the 11 Colors Paint Companies Predict Will Rule Interiors in 2024
Blue is having a big moment, but it’s far from the only option when it comes to tapping into color trends
Technology
5 New Ways of Making Good Use of Carbon Waste
From filling carbon dioxide into tanks packed with algae to capturing CO2 and creating limestone and chalk for construction, these new innovations will be crucial in our fight against climate change
News
This Is How Much Two Billionaires Just Paid to Purchase Colorado’s Most Expensive Home
The nine-figure deal surpassed the previous record by over $30 million
Architecture + Design
The World’s 11 Most Remarkable Round Houses
In addition to their unique looks, circular homes are often more energy efficient and can withstand natural disasters better than their square alternative
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Magazine
Tour the Historic French Estate That’s Home to Furniture Designer Eric Schmitt and a Whole Host of Animals
Horses, sheep, and miniature donkeys all reside at the elegantly renovated property known locally as Le Chapitre
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Celebrity Real Estate
Mike Myers Re-Lists His Penthouse on Chelsea’s High Line for $17.5 Million
The four-bedroom New York City condo has a 65-foot-long terrace with views of the Hudson River
Real Estate
What Is a Co-Op? (Short Answer: Much More Than You’d Think)
What began as a historic method for affordable housing has grown into a common form of house in major cities
Magazine
Inside a an Airy, Light-Filled Haven Overlooking the Mediterranean
Emma Roig Askari, a contributing editor at Vanity Fair Spain and ambassador for Christie’s, crafted her family’s vision of paradise on Ibiza
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Celebrity Real Estate
Inside Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger’s Real Estate Portfolio
The pair recently tore down a historic midcentury-modern home in Brentwood in favor of building a new pad
Celebrity Real Estate
Shohei Ohtani, LA Dodgers Phenom, to Build Offseason Home in New Luxury Hawaii Community
The $700 million man will set up his offseason hideout on the Big Island
Magazine
Venture Inside This Eco-Conscious Home in Costa Rica
Tyler Polich and Jessica Jimenez Keenan of Years crafted the jungle sanctuary for a young family seeking a closer connection to nature
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Celebrity Real Estate
Jennifer Lopez Finds a Buyer for Her $25 Million Manhattan Penthouse After 7 Years
The superstar first listed the home in 2017 for $26.95 million
Celebrity Real Estate
Ethan Hawke’s 21-Foot-Wide Former NYC Town House Finds a Buyer in Under One Month
The Chelsea dwelling’s final sale price has not been released
Celebrity Real Estate
Stephen Sondheim’s 18th-Century Connecticut Colonial Sells for $3.25 Million
The late musical theater legend owned the property for about 40 years
Magazine
Inside Artist Yinka Shonibare’s Lagos Retreat for Creatives
Traditional Yoruba and Brutalist design elements fuse together in the Nigerian sanctuary for rising luminaries
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Set Design
In Fallout, Midcentury Modern Aesthetics Survive the Nuclear Apocalypse
Executive producer/director Jonathan Nolan and production designer Howard Cummings discuss the Prime Video apocalypse comedy’s sets and their gratitude for fan guides to the popular video game’s rich universe
WEB-EXCLUSIVE HOME TOUR
Tour Peter Frampton’s Peaceful and Accessible Tennessee Home
The music star was looking for a change
Fair
Milan Design Week 2024: 9 Design Trends Spotted by AD Editors
Burgundy makes a big impression, brands offer a fresh riff on ’70s design, and more ideas you’ll see this year
Need to Know
Louis Vuitton Takes Over a Park Avenue Town House, the Wishbone Chair Goes Kid-Size, and More News
Here’s what you need to know
The Grand Tour
A 388-Square-Foot Garage in Paris Is Reborn as a Smart and Simple Apartment
Léo Schlumberger created a small home that’s efficient yet full of character
Gifting Season
61 Best Gifts for Women (and Everyone Else in Your Life)
Skip the gift cards and get them something they’ll love.
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Save a Buck
12 Best Towels on Amazon, According to More Than 16,000 Reviewers
Ultra-absorbent? Fluffy? Quick-drying? Oversized? You’ll find exactly what you’re looking for
A Little Something
46 Amazon Gifts for Mom She’ll Actually Treasure
From silk scrunchies and post-workout essentials to jewelry she’ll wear every day
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The Grand Tour
This 900-Square-Foot Prewar Apartment Has a Personal Element in Every Room
Designer Justin DiPiero stocked his Brooklyn home with sentimental items
These 5 Common Things Around Your House Are Actually Hurting You (and the Environment)
Because saving the planet starts from the inside
Designer Takes
9 Weird Paint Colors Designers Love
From Bamboozle to Little Black Dress, here are the unusual colors experts say have had the biggest impact on their interior design projects
A Little Something
32 Best Housewarming Gifts Guaranteed to Get You Welcomed Back
Celebrate that new home with these thoughtful finds
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Need to Know
The Case for the All-Red Room
Forget “unexpected red”—in these spaces, designers go all-in on crimson, from the walls to the trim and ceiling
The Source
Big Tents, Pistachio Palettes, and Other Late-Breaking Milan Discoveries
AD editors’ takes, live from Salone del Mobile
Bright Ideas
8 Totally Ingenious Book Storage Ideas for a Super Small Home
How to squeeze in all your favorite reads
Architecture
Taliesin: Everything You Need to Know About Frank Lloyd Wright’s Iconic Design
The Wisconsin estate functions as something of a crash course for architectural enthusiasts hoping to understand how the inimitable architect lived and worked
Designer Takes
5 Kitchen Trends Taking Over Homes Now
Linoleum, anyone? Designers opine on the retro elements they’re loving again—and the future-proof appliances they can’t live without
Travel
Haunting Photos Reveal a Massive Abandoned Town of Disney-esque Castles
What was supposed to be a luxurious urban development for wealthy foreigners has become an eerie half-finished ghost town in Turkey
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AD It Yourself
How to Eliminate Dust From Every Surface in Your Home
Twelve tricks to properly banish those annoying flecks of dirt and grime
Where’d You Get That
17 Best Throw Blankets to Cozy Up Your Space
The absolute coziest finds.
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Magazine
Inside AD’s May 2024 Issue: A Global Tour of the Best in Design
AD editor-in-chief Amy Astley reveals what’s in store for the May issue
From the Source
Emma Roberts’s Home: AD100 Firm Pierce & Ward Share Their Secret Sources
From a surprising kitchen steal to the window treatments worth splurging on, Emily Ward and Louisa Pierce talk shop about AD’s May cover story with actor Emma Roberts