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 them to save money (thanks to its predetermined footprint and

After processing the shock, the couple searched for silver linings. “We had just gotten the keys, so no one was inside, none of our personal belongings were there, our dog wasn’t there,” Raimy says. “We were very lucky in that.” It took a minute to regroup, but eventually they came to recognize the opportunity on

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 details as much as possible,” says Paulina, who opted for

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 explains the apartment’s dramatic transformation. “Our initial design meetings were

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 a family in Germany, the location for their humble retreat

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 the streets, and I don’t view it as a negative,”

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 going to work and when it’s not,” she adds.

“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 also had a real bathroom: an apartment with the feel

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 ran the store,” Kimberly adds. In another stroke of magic,

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 hint of playfulness. “It’s more minimal than I