Inside, the 5,000 square feet of refined space offers a lesson in Barry's signature touch. Layers of pale colors and subtle textures combine with furniture from her licensed collections to create an atmosphere that is as soothing as it is restrained. Art deco molding harks back to the home's 1940s roots.
We didn't have any specific guidelines; rather, there was complete trust and a lot of fun. Since they're my friends, we understood each other very well. That creative freedom led to a complete transformation of the small apartment, which is in a modernist townhouse from the 1930s.
I don't think we slept for two months straight. But, you know, we made it work. They knocked down walls, changed layouts, installed a wall-length, accordion-style glass door, all to transform a once-congested design within the modern Spanish-style home into a wide, open-concept living space.
Narrative curates their space, and with everything being vintage, it's always changing. There's always a gem to find. Take your time, there's lots of square footage, and everything is quality. Keep an eye out for: Everything from quality furniture to ceramics to an odd object that makes you smile.
The design team at Znamy Się introduces a glass installation with a ridged, biconvex profile that references the form of the eye's lens. Positioned to interact with natural daylight, the element refracts and distorts incoming sunlight, echoing the optical function of focusing light onto the retina. Through this intervention, light operates not only as illumination but as a shaping device within the space.
To keep the interiors refined, rather than going for full-on chalet vibes, North Fork Builders installed exposed beams and cabinetry made of French and American oak, respectively. Operable doors and clerestory windows flood every room with natural light. Charles's palette tends toward rich tones-ochre in a bedroom with a built-in desk, shades of rose in a cabin suite, deep blue and leafy green in the guest barn's living room-and a variety of textures atypical of a mountain abode.
As part of the brand's ambitious plan to add four new EVs to its portfolio by the end of 2028, the company wants to ditch some of the software buttons found in today's models in favor of proper hardware buttons. Interiors will also get a dash of color for some extra personality, said Philipp Romers, the automaker's head of design, during an online webcast today.
"The book is all about looking out to nature," says Kayne. "And so every view in the book was either looking around, looking in, or looking through to nature. It's the through line that runs through every house consistently and kind of grounds the entire book."
Interior designer Emma Edmonds' home is tiny but that doesn't deter her from filling it with a host of unlikely items, including a full-size swing in the living room and a slipper bath on her patio. The result is a home full of furniture gems and joie de vivre There's a sign over Emma Edmonds' bed which reads: "Spill salt over your left shoulder, keep rosemary by your garden gate, plant lavender for luck and fall in love whenever you can."
Architect-turned-interior designer Anh Ly, founder and CEO of Mim Concept, explains why the color surged in the first place: "Butter yellow had a magic moment because it felt optimistic and comforting, especially during a time when people were craving warmth at home." Now, that emotional pull is also what's working against it. "It fell short on resale since it's a very emotion-specific color. Buyers tend to see it as personal rather than neutral, which makes it harder for them to imagine themselves in the space," Ly adds.
When Mandy Moore re-renovated her Altadena home last year, she and her husband Taylor Goldsmith inevitably tapped AD100 talent Sarah Sherman Samuel: the actor's longtime designer who also worked on the couple's midcentury home in 2018. True to her signature flair for whimsy, Samuel brought in lots of playful elements featuring warm colors, bright patterns, and contemporary silhouettes. Blessedly for us, many of these are also readily available through the designer's collection with retailer Lulu and Georgia.
The 2026 Color Collection from 3form highlights hues that have anchored design across generations and cultures for thousands of years. The brand's sixth grouping is a departure from last year's palette, which emphasized the emotional power of select shades. With the guiding theme "Color that Connects," the new line features tones that are celebrated by communities around the globe. Inspiration for the palette came from exploring natural pigments used to make certain colors, and how they were found in various locales over time.
If you're looking to add a useful life skill to your metaphorical tool kit, consider learning how to calculate square footage. There are countless situations when calculating how many square feet are in a space comes in handy, from renting or buying a home to furnishing a place. The ability to calculate square footage also unlocks the door to lots of DIY projects.
Sometimes it's fun to step out of our comfort zones and pick an accommodation that's a total contrast from our own homes. These colourful Airbnbs are all one-of-a-kind and operate on their own palette to create character and dimension. From the furniture to the light fixtures, colours can be found everywhere; electric oranges, deep reds, pastel yellows, and the boldest of blues. These unique spaces are made for themed trips, Instagrammable moments, and to help you find your creative spark.
For the traveler who finds romance in a curved wall, chases good lighting, and believes a space should quietly seduce, a good design-led vacation rental is the destination as much as the location around it. These are homes chosen for how they look, feel, and linger in our memory-where architecture, interiors, and setting shape the experience of travel itself. Across the sun-washed corners of Italy, Spain, Portugal, and beyond, today's most compelling rentals are as
Text description provided by the architects. The Bretislav Kafka Library in Cerveny Kostelec transforms a historic former inn into a bright, flexible, and welcoming public library. The design works with the building's original architecture, combining tailored interiors, playful furniture, and a distinctive color palette to create a space that is both functional and inviting.
Ever walked into a friend's studio apartment and wondered how they made 400 square feet feel like a palace? Meanwhile, your seemingly larger space feels cramped and suffocating? You're not alone. Most of us struggle with making our rooms feel spacious, especially when square footage is at a premium. Working from my apartment corner that I desperately try to convince myself is a "real office," I've become obsessed with every trick that makes small spaces feel bigger.
"I'd been looking for probably six months," he tells AD. "There are not many unique options in Western New York. A lot of it is very cookie-cutter, traditional prefab homes." Then, while touring potential properties with his friend, interior designer Caryn Dujanovich, Milano got a call: an off-market tip-and a directive to drop everything and get over here now. The duo complied and were among the first to see a 3,700-square-foot, midcentury-modern-inspired hideaway surrounded by dense forest.
In the room I'm working in, there's a feather-filled shrine to various dead hens, two candles in the shape of Saint Lucy's eyes, a stuffed Australian magpie, a wig, three pewter goats and a French revolutionary cockade made from a jam pot lid (an illustrative selection; there's much more). Other people are similarly well stocked with weirdness: my father has a lifesize wooden sheep.
They may seem like they have magical powers to some, but interior designers are not born ready to create beautiful interiors at the drop of a hat - they're human, just like any other professional. And many learn the best lessons about chic style and great function the hard way. A costly mistake is a design pro's worst nightmare (especially for a budget!), but it's a gem for everyone else in that it's an opportunity to prevent it from happening again.
One of the most perplexing design dilemmas to exist is the television - a necessary evil, to say the least. TVs are great when we need to watch movies, the big game, or binge through a viral series. When they're not in use, however, they can feel like an eyesore. DIY and brand-name TV frames have made disguising flatscreens a bit easier, but one Instagrammer just took this idea a step beyond - she tucked her TV into a bookshelf.
On October 19th, a series of Manhattan's most exquisite interiors will be on view for the biannual Fall House Tour. If you are an Untapped New York Insider, you can enter our raffle for a chance to win one free pair of general admission tickets to the kick-off party on Friday, October 18th, and the all-day tour on Saturday, October 19th a $300 value!
