AvatarArchitectural Digestflipped into ClassicAvatarAvatar1 hour agoHow to Elegantly Integrate Indoor Plants into Your Homeverified_publisherArchitectural Digest - By Lori KeongWhether you’re into zen wabi-sabi interiors, or splashy design with wall-to-wall color, there are so many ways to integrate indoor plants to uplift (or calm down) a space. “Plants are like the unsung hero of a room,” says Huma Sulaiman, creative director of her own design practice in California. …
AvatarArchitectural Digestflipped into ClassicAvatarAvatar1 hour agoThe World’s 9 Most Beautiful Boarding Schoolsverified_publisherArchitectural Digest - By Katherine McLaughlinAt some point, who hasn’t daydreamed about attending one of the world’s many beautiful boarding schools in some faraway, majestic land? Thanks to films like Dead Poet’s Society, the Harry Potter series, or even the recently released The Holdovers, there’s certain allure around sleepaway prep schools: …
AvatarArchitectural Digestflipped into ClassicAvatarAvatar1 hour agoMeet the “Zillionaires” Who Bought Homes Off Zillow Gone Wildverified_publisherArchitectural Digest - By Michelle MastroFor many millennials, surfing listings on Zillow is now a sort of pastime—this even includes celebrities like Vanessa Carlton. The turning point occurred in 2020, when browsing real estate online became a great escape from lockdown-induced cabin fever. This also happened to be what Samir Mezrahi, …
AvatarArchitectural Digestflipped into ClassicAvatarAvatar1 day agoThe Parachute Warehouse Sale Has Landed: Our 13 Best Buysverified_publisherArchitectural Digest - By Audrey Lee and Nora TaylorIf you’re due for a spring home refresh and are ready for some luxurious sheets or maybe a chic bedspread, the Parachute Warehouse sale is a very good opportunity to stock up on home essentials with a solid 20% off already on-sale items (some discounts go as deep as 75%). It’s no secret that we …
AvatarArchitectural Digestflipped into ClassicAvatarAvatar17 hours agoRent-to-Own Homes: How It Makes Homeownership More Attainableverified_publisherArchitectural Digest - By Michael Y. ParkIt’s no secret that it’s getting harder to buy a home. That’s why many would-be homeowners are looking at rent-to-own homes as an alternative to the traditional path to homeownership—especially if they’re first-time home buyers. It’s a less straightforward way than most people traditionally take to …
AvatarArchitectural Digestflipped into ClassicAvatarAvatar17 hours agoSplit-Level House: Everything You Need to Know (Including Why It’s the Quintessential American Design)verified_publisherArchitectural Digest - By Morgan GoldbergEven if the term split-level house sounds unfamiliar to you, there’s a good chance you’ve seen this type of home before. With their staggered levels and half-flights of stairs, split-level houses are ubiquitous throughout the suburbs of the United States. Thousands upon thousands of split-level …
AvatarArchitectural Digestflipped into ClassicAvatarAvatar19 hours agoBen Simmons’s $17.5 Million Hidden Hills Mansion Is Headed to Auctionverified_publisherArchitectural Digest - By Katie SchultzAfter a couple of years on and off the market, the lavish Hidden Hills, California, home of Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons is headed to auction. Vertical strips of multihued reclaimed wood, gray brick, and glass panels give the house a decidedly masculine feel; paired with plush amenities …
AvatarArchitectural Digestflipped into ClassicAvatarAvatar1 day agoFrom an Eco-Friendly Hotel Villa in Brazil to India’s New Wave of Sustainable Architects, Here Are AD’s Discoveries of the Monthverified_publisherArchitectural Digest - By Hannah Martin, Julie Coe, Prasad Ramamurthy, and Madeline O'MalleyOnes To Watch: Three rising star architecture firms lean into Indian vernacular traditions In Ladakh, India, an erstwhile stop on the Silk Road high in the Himalayas, humble materials have long served as building blocks for structures capable of withstanding extreme weather. Today, a new generation …
AvatarArchitectural Digestflipped into ClassicAvatarAvatar1 day agoTour a Japandi-Style San Francisco Home That’s Fearless in Its Use of Colorverified_publisherArchitectural Digest - By Elizabeth FazzareFor a newly blended family in San Francisco, home is not just the place they lay their heads at night. It’s a respite where they are building a life together. This 3,500-square-foot two-bedroom house in the city’s hills marked a fresh start for a couple with a young daughter. They tapped local AD …
AvatarArchitectural Digestflipped into ClassicAvatarAvatar1 day agoGisele Bündchen’s Houses: A Peek Inside the Supermodel’s Real Estate Portfolioverified_publisherArchitectural Digest - By Joyce ChenSupermodel Gisele Bündchen’s houses in Florida seem like her own little piece of tropical heaven. She’s spent much of her life jet-setting around the world, but the Brazilian-born model recently told AD she is most content relishing in the simplicity of life at her primary residence in Miami. In a …
AvatarArchitectural Digestflipped into ClassicAvatarAvatar1 day agoPalm Royale Is the Most Stylish Show on TV Right Nowverified_publisherArchitectural Digest - By Sarah ArcherGiven the verbal prompt “Palm Beach in the late 1960s,” your mind’s eye would undoubtedly conjure something fabulous. But this imaginary Florida aerie wouldn’t conform to one specific style, like Art Deco or Hollywood Regency; it would probably be a layered mix of Spanish-style architecture with …
AvatarArchitectural Digestflipped into ClassicAvatarAvatar1 day ago18 Best Outdoor Sofas to Define Your Exterior Spaceverified_publisherArchitectural Digest - By Will PorterThe best outdoor sofas can be talismans for an elevated patio living space. Not only do they add a few seats to your outdoor patio furniture setup in one fell swoop, but they’re also a cornerstone of outdoor living and a reflection of your design and style sensibilities. If you live in a place with …