Pandemic precautions changed our lives in so many ways, none more universal than the need to seek joy and comfort in our living spaces. Designers and architects, who also were largely confined at home, responded with an impressive roster of book releases in 2021. The year’s hottest themes are healthy spaces, botanical enrichment, do-it-yourself, and […]
Although holiday shopping can be exhausting, it’s actually good for you. A Harvard Business School study found that giving gifts, money or donating to others increases our happiness more than spending that money on ourselves. So, go ahead and spoil the ones you love this year. Not only will it lift your mood, but your […]
“Nothing was off limits.” That’s what David and Julie Supan told interior designer Martin Young about updating their century-old Spanish Revival home in San Francisco’s upscale Ingleside Terraces community. “They loved the many architectural details and wanted to make the home more comfortable for their modern family lifestyle,” Young says. The Supans were introduced […]
Your dining table may have featured in more virtual meetings and online classes than meals this year. These new tabletop finds will make it freshly festive for your holiday gatherings. Teacup Saucer Set by Off-White c/o Ginori 1735 Coffee, tea, haute couture, anyone? This teacup saucer set is a collaboration between the famed Florentine […]
The winter holidays are approaching way too fast, and we’re all stretched in a million different directions. Yet, we’re yearning to celebrate the season in high style, especially after last year’s pandemic gloom. Here, a handful of designers and style pros offer some easy ideas to jump-start your holiday decorating. Build on What You […]
While the days of social distancing, self-quarantines and social isolation are hopefully coming to an end, the pandemic inspired many to relocate or acquire second homes away from the hustle-and-bustle of cities—with room to roam. These fabulous listings may convince even the most ardent urbanites to give the great outdoors a second look. 5205 Mertz […]
Old-World European design has never gone out of style, as evidenced by these estates that have been updated to accommodate modern family life. Check out these grand, light-filled homes for sale on Chicago’s North Shore that are opulent, ideal for entertaining, and all-around showstoppers. 160 Old Farm Road, Northfield, $1,839,000 This 5-bedroom Provencal-style country retreat […]
In an ongoing pandemic, so many things have gone virtual—including interior design, as surprising as that sounds. Last spring, when lockdown began, the design industry ground to a halt. Paradoxically, many people were home and keen to improve their spaces. So, Jake Arnold, an L.A.-based designer whose clients include Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, Rashida […]
With their three children now young adults, a couple on Chicago’s North Shore realized that having a vacation home would make family get-togethers easier and therefore more frequent. “We all love to ski and hike, so being near Park City is perfect for us,” the wife says. “While we’ll probably always keep a home in […]
These phenomenally posh island listings in tiny enclaves from East to West offer scenic water vistas, proximity to sandy beaches and luxurious digs to boot. 7214 Alamoo Road, Hanalei, Hawaii, $4.45 million Located on more than a half-acre of pristine beachfront land with killer ocean views and the sort of ubiquitous island breezes that the […]
