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WEST COAST CASUAL

EMBRACING ITS SETTING ON A LAGOON, A MARIN COUNTY WEEKEND HOME INVITES INDOOR-OUTDOOR LIVING AT ITS BEST.

TOP COASTAL ARCHITECTS 2022

The Who's Who in Residential Coastal Design

VIEW ΡΟIΝΤ

A major remodel by Harrison Design brings an outdated Montecito home up to par with its magnificent ocean and mountain views.

BONDING EXERCISE

A FORMERLY DARK AND DATED HOME IN PLAYA DEL REY SHINES THANKS TO AN INTERNET SEARCH BY THE HOMEOWNER'S MOTHER AND THE HELP OF A LOS ANGELES ARCHITECT AND INTERIOR DESIGNER.

MAIN HUB

A celebrated local interior designer transforms an ordinary dining room in Manhattan Beach, California, into a main family gathering place with plenty of seating and a sophisticated coastal vibe..

REVIVING A MALIBU MIDCENTURY

AN INTERIOR DESIGNER AND AN ARCHITECT RESCUE A BEATEN-DOWN 1970S HOME ON THE PACIFIC.

CAROLINA COOL

On the Crystal Coast, an oceanfront home is a model for 21st-century modernism.

CABINET FACE-LIFT

ADD BEAUTY AND VALUE TO YOUR KITCHEN

The End of The World as I knew it

The heartbreaking loss of her daughter gave Susann Montgomery-Clark a new life's mission: to educate other women about the subtle signs of domestic abuse.

Back to the Big Easy

In New Orleans, the author Walter Isaacson and his wife, Cathy, are rediscovering his hometown in their convivial new digs.

A Line in the Sand

With its woodsy interiors and darker palette, a Palm Springs home offers a thoughtful new take on desert modernism.

Symphony Space

In a Gramercy Park townhouse, Robert Couturier brings color and comfort into perfect harmony.

DREAM WEAVER

For a Silicon Valley couple who craved a home with soul— and space for their four young children—Frances Merrill delivers warmth and whimsy.

FRESH AIR

Brown Jordan remixes its classic collections, once again setting a high bar for outdoor furniture.

IN THE RIGHT HANDS

A one-of-a-kind clip inspired by draped and pleated fabrics affirms the seductive allure of simplicity.

VANISHING POINT

For architect John Pawson, less remains more at this historic Mies van der Rohe project.

MORE TO LOVE

In a new space, Delia Kenza proves that sustainable design needn't be dull.

PUTTING DOWN ROOTS

A New Yorker cultivates a green thumb after moving abroad, creating for herself a garden of strength and serenity.

THE BIG REVEAL

For a pair of first-time homeowners, a two-year renovation sets the stage for a leveled-up life.

PICTURE PERFECT

A storied Hollywood estate is reimagined as a grand viewing space for contemporary design—and a loving family home.

WHAT’S IN STORE

In the closet, we come for the clothes and stay for the party.

VERY PORTABLE AIR

Tired of digging out the air compressor to top off a low tire? Or maybe you don't want to own a compressor just to inflate the occasional basketball or pool toy.

RECHARGEABLE HAND VAC

Living with kids and pets, I've become numb to never-ending messes. But I've found a solution for a quick tidy-up.

HARDWOOD FLOORING FIX

EASY STEPS TO REPLACE THAT ONE BAD BOARD

CHOOSING A COUNTERTOP

THREE KEY FACTORS: PRICE, MAINTENANCE AND APPEARANCE

FLOATING SHELVES

HIDDEN HARDWARE FOR A CLEAN LOOK

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT TELESCOPING LADDERS

Telescoping ladders provide a portable, easy way to work at modest heights. They are not perfect for every situation but are extremely handy for DIYers with limited storage space or those who work at multiple locations. When fully collapsed, a telescoping ladder fits in the trunk of a car. And such a ladder can be carried easily through a home, letting you navigate tight turns and stairways without fear of knocking over valuables or damaging walls.

READY-TO-ASSEMBLE RANGE HOOD

DO IT YOURSELF-SIMPLIFIED!

REAL VENETIAN PLASTER

HERE'S HOW TO ACHIEVE THIS MARBLE-LIKE FINISH YOURSELF

TIPS FOR WEEKEND PLUMBERS

SAVING YOU TIME, MONEY & SANITY