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Close-up of intricate hand-carved wooden trim and a stained-glass window in a well-preserved historic home, highlighting artisanal craftsmanship.
Homes & Estates

Top 10 Artisanal Details & Craftsmanship for Historic Homes

The number of skilled artisans capable of maintaining historic homes is decreasing faster than they are being replaced, according to Pasadena Now .

Elijah Vance·July 4, 2026
The grand exterior of the Royal Palace of Stockholm, showcasing its Baroque architecture and open courtyards bustling with visitors on a sunny day.
Properties & Estates

Swedish Royal Family's 600-Room Palace Open for Public Tours

The Royal Palace of Stockholm, a working residence for the Swedish monarch, boasts over 600 rooms, establishing it as one of Europe's largest palaces.

Ingrid Larson·June 28, 2026
Subterranean dining room on Martha's Vineyard designed to feel like an old French mountain cellar within a new home.
Hearth & Home

New Martha's Vineyard House Tells Story Through Architectural Design

On Martha's Vineyard, a new house features a subterranean dining room designed to mimic a French mountain cellar, deliberately built to feel like part of an 'old' structure, according to ELLE Decor .

Ingrid Larson·June 21, 2026
The grand facade of Buckingham Palace's East Wing, showcasing its architectural splendor under a clear summer sky.
Hearth & Home

Buckingham Palace East Wing's Summer Debut: Not a First

Buckingham Palace's East Wing, a repository of opulent interiors, is promoted for a "first-time ever" public debut this summer, following more than five years of improvement works.

Ingrid Larson·June 21, 2026
A stunning haute couture gown inspired by the Sydney Opera House, showcased dramatically under spotlights with a blurred cityscape in the background.
Hearth & Home

Fashion Embraces Iconic Buildings as New Trends Emerge

A dress meticulously sculpted to resemble the Sydney Opera House fetched $75,000 at a recent Paris auction, igniting a fierce debate among architects and fashionistas alike, according to an Auction Ho

Ingrid Larson·June 15, 2026
A surreal living room with curved walls, abstract furniture, and uniquely shaped windows, showcasing unconventional interior design.
Homes & Havens

Designers Embrace Unconventional Trends, Making Homes Weirder

Architectural Digest featured a record 12 homes in 2023 with non-rectangular room layouts or asymmetrical facades, a stark contrast to the three such homes showcased just four years prior.

Ingrid Larson·June 10, 2026
Ingeniously designed 12-square-meter micro-apartment in Paris by Studio Pauline Borgia, featuring a hidden bed, compact kitchen, and walk-in shower.
Hearth & Home

Studio Pauline Borgia Elevates Micro Apartment Design in Paris

In a 12-square-meter apartment near the Eiffel Tower, Studio Pauline Borgia has fit a full kitchen, a hidden bed, and a walk-in shower.

Ingrid Larson·June 1, 2026
A secret underground grotto with a jungle mural and silver leaf accents, discovered beneath a Bridgehampton estate, showcasing unique architectural design.
Properties & Estates

Secret Underground Grotto Revealed Beneath Bridgehampton Estate

Beneath a Bridgehampton estate, a main living area unfolds as a curved semicircle.

Ingrid Larson·May 31, 2026
A luxurious maximalist dining room in an Athens residence with a five-marble table, hand-painted murals by Meg Boscawen, and bold, vivid decor.
Hearth & Home

Maximalist luxury retreats emerge in Athens

In a newly built 23,500 square-foot Athens residence, the dining room features a bespoke table crafted from five types of marble, complemented by hand-painted murals by Meg Boscawen, according to ELLE

Ingrid Larson·May 23, 2026
Massimo Adario's modern Italian countryside home with patterned terra-cotta brick walls, nestled in rolling hills during golden hour.
Hearth & Home

Massimo Adario Builds First Ground-Up Italian Countryside Home

Massimo Adario's first ground-up construction, a family home in the Italian countryside for a family of five, took eight years to complete.

Ingrid Larson·May 18, 2026