Thoughtfully placed light can transform a space. It can soften architectural edges, draw attention to texture, create intimate corners within open floor plans, and subtly signal the transition from a productive morning to a quiet… Read More »The Art of Layered Lighting: How Gemma Goldsmith Shapes a Home With Light
Moving from a large villa into a 1300-square-foot apartment might seem like a loss, but this apartment in Stavanger, Norway, designed by interior architect Gudbjørg Simonsen for a couple in their early 50s, treats the… Read More »A Norwegian Apartment That Treats Downsizing as a Design Opportunity
In Studio City, a Los Angeles neighborhood known for its blend of privacy and lush greenery, sits a modern sanctuary. Here, architecture, landscape, and interiors were conceived to strengthen the connection between nature and residential… Read More »This Los Angeles Home Lets Nature Become the Architecture
In the rapidly densifying landscape of Toronto, where a growing array of boisterous architectural statement pieces compete for attention, a new home designed by interior designer Gillian Gillies stands as a welcome reprieve. Sustainability, so… Read More »Gillian Gillies Reimagines Sustainable Design as a Warm Embrace
Retail stores often take a more-is-more approach, filling their spaces with an overwhelming array of goods, so when one has just the right combination of products and aesthetic appeal, it can give the retailer an… Read More »MUJI Has Transformed a Harvard Square Landmark Into a Lifestyle Destination
Chai keeps its own time. Milk climbs to a boil while tea and spices steep loose in the pot, and the strength shows itself in color, deepening shade by shade until the foam begins to… Read More »Dostea Brings Thoughtful Industrial Design to the Chai Ritual