For one couple seeking more living space in Los Angeles, the question was whether or not to build an addition onto their bungalow or convert their two-car garage into an ADU. The answer was obvious to architect Ben Warwas of ByBen: An ADU would allow...
Since the home’s old-world character is what enchanted the homeowner in the first place, preserving it became the top priority for the designers. “It was crucial to maintain the architectural integrity of the building and its neighborhood. Our goal was to highlight the apartment’s original...
Reviving the home was challenging, and Thea realized early on that the project needed more hands (and paws) on deck than she and her wily orange cat, Louie, could provide. Enter interior designer Lucy Gordon Baird of Studio LGB, whose account of what happened next...
A lakeside cottage is a common dream. Many of us long for a place where we can gather with friends and family—perhaps even multiple generations—and enjoy the long days of summer when dusk extends late into the night and meals often stretch for hours. For...
An avid collector, Adnan greatly enjoys the thrill of the hunt. He isn’t afraid to take a thrifty approach at times, occasionally acquiring free items during his neighborhood strolls. “I think people who don’t live in New York City love to complain about garbage on...
Sam achieved her mission of adding warmth to the space through custom white oak cabinets and engineered hardwood floors. The unexpected mixed metals help give the space an eclectic, welcoming vibe. “People get really anxious about mixing different metals, but it’s a gut instinct when...
“It’s a city base for a small family from Aix-en-Provence whose father often has to travel to Paris. He’s a connoisseur and aesthete who’s passionate about architecture,” says architect Céline Boclaud. “He wanted a highly functional space where he could sleep and cook and that...
The retail arm of the business became known as Briar, opening its shop doors in summer 2021 after a six-month renovation, mostly consisting of cosmetic upgrades like painting and floor refinishing. “I actually still have portraits of the original owners who built the house and...
Raffia pendants from Morocco hang from the newly exposed rafters. Abigail Jackson Surely, Kate will never tire of the kitchen, which is completely white from the slab-front cabinetry to the quartz counters and the veiny marble backsplash. Raffia pendants from Morocco hang over the peninsula for a...
While it wasn’t love at first sight when Lucie Socrate first visited her new project in a Paris suburb, the interior designer immediately recognized the potential of the 650-square-foot two-room apartment. Just four months later, it had been transformed beyond recognition. With a new floor...