CATEGORIES

BLUE HUES

AN INTERIOR DESIGNER DRAWS INSPIRATION FROM THE SKY AND SEA FOR THE INTERIORS OF AN ABU DHABI OCEANFRONT ABODE.

Inside Out

Mark de Reus and The Wiseman Group team up to create dreamy estate in Kaupuleh on Hawaii's Big Island.

ALL IS WELL

THE ULTIMATE WELLNESS RESIDENCE IN MEXICO'S BAJA BIG SUR.

Social Experiment

Butler Armsden reimagines a house on Stinton Beach, transforming it into a welcoming space with loads of entertaining space.

THE DESIGN OF A COUNTRY ESTATE

PURPLE CHERRY SHARES ITS DESIGNS IN A NEW BOOK.

SUNNY OUTLOOK

A SUNSHINE STATE CONDO SEAMLESSLY MERGES OCEAN VIEWS WITH A NEW STELLAR DESIGN.

Memory Maker

A FATHER BUILDS A DREAM GETAWAY ON FLORIDA'S ROSEMARY BEACH.

NATURAL CONNECTION

LANDSCAPE DESIGNER JOHN SHARP CREATES GROUNDED GARDENS ALONG THE CALIFORNIA COAST AND BEYOND.

THE RIGHT ANGLE

A MODERN HOME IN SAN PANCHO, MEXICO, IS INSPIRED BY THE BUILDINGS OF LE CORBUSIER.

living with PLASTICS anxiety

Plastics are ubiquitous in modern life. Even houses built long before vinyl caught on are now full of polymer-based products, from the hoses in pull-down faucets to plastic light switches. Now that we know exposure to certain plastics can be hazardous to human health, we need guidance on how to evaluate building products for potential impacts.

The Right Masonry Tool for Repointing

The mortar between individual bricks or stones begins to erode after many years. That might be attributed to rain and wind, leaky gutters, building settlement, or such chemical agents as de-icing salts.

the Dr. Mills house RESTORED

In rural Washington State, a dedicated couple bring back a 1912 bungalow that once had been the town's hospital.

homey Craftsman Textiles today

For bungalows, Craftsman houses, and Tudors that might have rather severe woodwork and furniture, textiles are a critical part of the decorative scheme.

faded luxe IN A RETURN TO SAVANNAH

Residents of the Blue Ridge Mountains find their city home in a converted commercial building in beautiful Savannah, Georgia.

a hudson valley VERNACULAR

When Harlan Bratcher started looking for a country house in New York, in 1990, he knew what he wanted-something peaceful and serene, an escape from the hectic lifestyle of Manhattan.

How To Remove Wallpaper

There's more than one way to do it; try them all until you find what works for your situation.

GOOD on PAPER

Using traditional Philippine techniques and recycled magazines and newsprint, Lori Weitzner champions the powers of page and plant with wallcoverings crafted entirely by hand.

Etched in TIME

Patek Philippe's new rose gold Retrograde Perpetual Calendar draws upon the sweeping scrolls, foliage, and volutes of a classic antique pocket watch.

ONCE UPON AN ODYSSEY

While sailing the Antarctic, a writer makes a thrilling discovery: an EXTRAORDINARY SHIP'S LIBRARY assembled with an explorer's heart.

STORYTELLERS in Residence

Interior designer Stephanie Sabbe pens a new chapter for a Nashville author's guesthouse, creating a writer's cabin with muses stretching over centuries.

The Drintmakers WORKSHOP

Venetian studio BOTTEGA DEL TINTORETTO conjures the creative spirit of its namesake Italian Renaissance painter, one hand-bound book at a time.

ELECTRIC REGENCY

Glamour, symmetry, and a bookish emerald study: In Richmond, Suzanne Kasler and Carter Skinner usher in a new era of bravado for so-called neutrals.

A Bold REWRITE

Designer Guy Oliver changes the narrative of a late 19th-century London townhouse to showcase exquisite art and literature and exude an ageless sense of comfort.

Handwriting HISTORY

WITH THE OPENING OF A NEW IMMERSIVE MUSEUM IN GERMANY, MONTBLANC CELEBRATES THE ART OF PENMANSHIP ACROSS TIME AND CULTURE.

Building DRAMA

IN A STORIED UPPER EAST SIDE APARTMENT, CHAIRISH COFOUNDER ANNA BROCKWAY TURNS UP THE HEAT WITH HIGH-VOLTAGE COLOR AND AN ULTRACHIC VINTAGE HAUL.

Social Study

In the Chicago suburbs, a convivial family home is reimagined with intoxicating color, wild florals, and a sweeping two-story library-secret doors included.

The MALLARD House

How a designer gave this new build in North Carolina a life reflective of its owners.

Curate Your Own DREAM Cottage

Our Project House Utah sponsors are bountiful resources for achieving a cozy yet sophisticated cottage ambience in your home.

Med our 2025 Brand Ambassador!

After a nationwide search that led to a wonderful Top 10 and a delightful Top 3, Krystle won your hearts and votes to become the creator representing Cottages & Bungalows' style this year.

Beachy Nostalgia

A beloved beach cottage in Delaware gets a light and airy renovation, perfect for a large family seeking summer fun.