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This Writer’s 800-Square-Foot LA Apartment Puts Accessibility First
After years of covering design, Kelly Dawson used her experience to curate her LA rental
The Sofa Bed Is Dead—Here Are 10 Designer-Approved Alternatives
Opt into these space-saving solutions from interior designers and architects
A Modernist House Flouts Convention in Historic Charleston
Interior designer Angie Hranowsky breaks from tradition with her highly personal home in the Southern city
This 600-Square-Foot In-Law Unit Is Inspired by Japanese Listening Bars
Lisa Checo of OOAK Design Studio created a dream space for her music-loving client
An East Village Apartment Finds New Life Through Color and Quirky Details
Plus, plenty of serendipitous moments
Trending Stories
Celebrity Style
Joe Jonas Buys Luxury Brooklyn Aerie for $6.7 Million
Less than two months ago, the singer sold another NYC apartment that had been on and off the market since 2020
By Michelle Duncan
Everything You’ve Ever Wondered About the Home Alone House
The McCallister family’s striking Chicago dwelling recently hit the market for $5.25 million
By Claudia Williams
George Washington’s Mount Vernon: Everything You Need to Know About the Historic Home
Mount Vernon is currently undergoing extensive renovations to take the Virginia mansion back to its 18th-century roots
By Claudia Williams
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Inside Diplo’s Private Jungle Paradise
The DJ reveals his tropical compound, a bold celebration of the landscape and culture of Jamaica
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AD It Yourself
10 Simple Storage Hacks That Will Cost You $0
Keep your closets and cabinets in order without spending a dime
13 Kitchen Window Treatment Ideas for Dressing Up Your Cookspace
Though many choose to forgo them, this is why kitchen shades, drapes, or curtains should be a must-have in your home
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How to Fix a Garbage Disposal Yourself
Garbage disposal issues can disrupt the whole flow of your kitchen—send your plumbing woes down the drain with these tips from experts
15 Wood Accent-Wall Ideas That Prove Timber Is the Budget-Friendly Makeover You’ve Been Looking For
From rustic chic to earthy modern inspiration, study this guide before heading to the lumber yard
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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
Celebrity Real Estate
Derek Jeter Finds a Buyer for His 9,000-Square-Foot New York Castle
The medieval-style mansion, known as Tiedemann Castle, has entered contract after years on the market
Real Estate
Is Feng Shui the Real Estate Tool You’ve Been Forgetting About?
Why a millennia-old Chinese tradition is rearranging the furniture in U.S. real estate circles
Architecture + Design
Frank Lloyd Wright Houses: 9 Homeowners Share Their Honest Experiences Living in the Architect’s Creations
The iconic architect designed hundreds of residential properties in his career—AD spoke with homeowners about the ways Wright’s work impacts their lives
Celebrity Real Estate
Jessica Chastain Lists Historic Manhattan Apartment for $7.45 Million
The actor’s midtown co-op—which she shared with AD in 2017—is in the same building where Leonard Bernstein wrote West Side Story
Celebrity Real Estate
Katharine Hepburn’s Longtime NYC Town House Hits the Market for $7.2 Million
The star reportedly owned the dwelling from 1931 until her death in 2003
Travel
The Best Country for Tourism Is Not France, Italy, or Spain—Here’s What Nation Claims the Title
Perhaps a trip this summer is in order?
Inside an Enchanting L.A. Home That Looks Straight Out of a Storybook
Today, Architectural Digest travels to the wooded canyons of Los Angeles to tour Stebel House. Built in 1961 by Harry Gesner, one of Southern California’s most prolific architects, it comprises three A-frame structures that combine to create an enchanting triangular form that looks straight out of a storybook. Surrounded by woodland, it is hard to believe this charming design is just a stone's throw from the city's hustle and bustle.
Celebrity Real Estate
Billy Joel’s Houses: Inside the Musician’s Impressive Real Estate Portfolio
The “New York State of Mind” singer recently purchased a sprawling Hamptons estate
Set Design
Everything You’ve Ever Wondered About the Home Alone House
The McCallister family’s striking Chicago dwelling recently hit the market for $5.25 million
Architecture + Design
George Washington’s Mount Vernon: Everything You Need to Know About the Historic Home
Mount Vernon is currently undergoing extensive renovations to take the Virginia mansion back to its 18th-century roots
Celebrity Real Estate
The Graceland Foreclosure Saga Has Only Gotten Crazier
An alleged scammer has claimed responsibility for the sale attempt: “We figure out how to steal. That’s what we do.”
Celebrity Real Estate
Joe Jonas Buys Luxury Brooklyn Aerie for $6.7 Million
Less than two months ago, the singer sold another NYC apartment that had been on and off the market since 2020
Web-Exclusive Home Tour
Tour a Pacific Palisades Home Defined by Organic, Warm Details
A Mediterranean-style home in California gets infused with inviting materials and textures
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Magazine
As Paris Preps for Prime Time, an Intimate Look at the Restoration of Its Landmarks
Atelier De France’s expert artisans are working to ensure the city shines as bright as ever before the Olympic Games
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Celebrity Real Estate
Ava Gardner’s Homes: Inside the Golden Age Starlet’s Most Notable Addresses
The actor lived in a famous midcentury-modern dwelling, a party penthouse in Madrid, and more
Gardens + Landscape
Birth Flowers: Everything to Know About How These 12 Species Relate to You
A bouquet that incorporates a recipient’s birth month flowers can make for a thoughtful birthday gift
The Drop List
Sight Unseen Door Decor, Herman Miller Hot Dogs, and Other New Products We Loved in May
Including design-forward light coverings from Tulip and Sonos audio upgrades
Life Goals
Ana Kraš Talks Couch Covers, Static Noise, and Why You Shouldn’t Mood Board
The multi-hyphenate creative debuts Teget, an objects brand made in collaboration with Ruben Moreira
Fair
New York Design Week 2024: The Best New Launches From NYCxDesign and Beyond
New York’s contribution to the global events calendar was jam-packed. Of all the product launches, grand openings, and buzzy exhibitions, these were the highlights
Shop Smarter
13 Best Pillows on Amazon for Easy Resting
You won't want to hit snooze on these AD-Approved picks
Shop Smarter
12 Best Couches on Amazon, for Quick-Ship Enthusiasts
Comfort meets convenience with these sofas and sectionals
Save a Buck
The Parachute Memorial Day Sale is Still Happening—Here's 13 Deals You Don't Want to Miss
The retailer has extended its rare 25% off promotion across already on-sale items—and these savings are no joke
The Source
The Collecting Philosophy Adam Lippes Lives By
The tastemaker reveals his latest surprising finds and favorite sources, and shares advice passed down from Oscar de la Renta
Tour Designer Giampiero Tagliaferri's Avant-Garde LA Atelier
The design phenom adapts a Silver Lake home into a showstopping salon
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Web-Exclusive Home Tour
Explore Misha Nonoo’s Fashion-Forward Miami Home
The fashion designer worked with interior designer Andre Mellone to create a sophisticated take on beachside living
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Architecture + Design
11 Tallest Buildings in Dubai—View the List
Discover the architectural wonders that define the city's skyline
Web-Exclusive Home Tour
A Catskills Renovation Results in a Playful but Practical House
After decades in their home in New York’s Beaverkill Valley, a family got a fresh start—and more breathing room
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The Grand Tour
A 323-Square-Foot Paris Studio Is Transformed Into a Minimalist Duplex
Architectural firm Atelier 1060 added extra space to the compact attic apartment
Save A Buck
Save Big at Castlery During Their Memorial Day Sale
The brand is marking down dozens of items through May 27
Workshop
WATCH: Interior Photography Rules Stylists and Photographers Want You to Know
In this AD PRO Session, AD global visuals director Michael Shome gets interior photography do’s and don’ts from industry-leading photographer Douglas Friedman and stylist Dorcia Kelley
Travel
11 Frank Lloyd Wright–Designed Houses You Can Rent for Your Next Vacation
Time to relax in architectural splendor
11 slides
Save a Buck
11 Brooklinen Memorial Day Sale 2024 Must-Haves
From sheet bundles to towel sets, score 20% off everything in the next few days
Real Estate
Andy Warhol’s East Village Pad Lists, Aman’s Residential Project Unveiled, and More Real Estate News
Here’s what you need to know now
Save a Buck
32 Best Memorial Day Furniture Sales and Home Deals
Featuring some of our favorite brands like Castlery, Wayfair, Burrow, and more
Clever's Seat Week
The Very Best Sectional Sofas (2024), Tested and Reviewed by Our Editors
Unsatisfied with just reading, writing, and talking about furniture behind closed doors, we decided that we couldn’t sit on this any longer—we shipped 19 sectional sofas into the homes of Clever contributors to test them firsthand
I Tried It
I Tried It: Sundays Wind Down Modular Sectional
“The seats are deep and luxurious and have just the right amount of give”