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Inside an Elegant Manhattan Home Perched High Above the Clouds
An apartment in a New York supertall exudes sculptural minimalism and patinaed elegance
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These 9 Picturesque Towns Look Like They Are From a Disney Movie
From locales that inspired animators to those that look like they could, fairytales come to life in these stunning places
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The 71 Most Beautiful Streets in the World
From San Francisco to Buenos Aires, these spectacular roads could very well dictate your travel bucket list
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15 Pictures of the Most Glamorous 1950s Celebrities at Home
The stars of Hollywood’s golden age sure loved a casual domestic editorial
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8 Expert Tips for Styling Surfaces in Every Room
AD PRO Directory members share their best styling tips for your space
Trending Stories
Celebrity Style
Joan Didion’s Longtime Upper East Side Apartment Sells for $5.4 Million
The late writer maintained the Manhattan dwelling for three decades
By Katie Schultz
Clever
11 Best Beach Chairs For All of Your Summer Lounging Needs
Whether you want a backpack chair, a lounge chair, or a foldable camping chair, there’s something for everyone
By Lindsey Mather, Audrey Lee, and Megan Wahn
Windsor Castle: Inside the 1,000-Year-Old History of the Royal Residence
From its militant origins in the 11th-century to televised royal weddings, there’s so much history lying within the walls of Windsor
By Claudia Williams
Step Inside Emma Roberts’s “Grown-up Dollhouse” in LA
The actor enlisted AD100 firm Pierce & Ward to help fashion a cozy yet sophisticated LA base for her and her young child
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AD It Yourself
13 Small Backyard Ideas to Live Large Outside
Think big with your pocket-size garden paradise
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13 Raised Garden Bed Ideas for Easy, Flexible Growing
These nifty containers can make gardening easier and more productive—and they look great too
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The Best Plants for the Bedroom (Hint: It’s All About Air Purification)
Brighten your bedside and cleanse your space, all while you sleep
17 Herb Garden Ideas to Make Your Secret Cottage Dreams Come True
Consider this your ultimate guide to a garden that even those without a green thumb can manage
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News & Views
The Story Behind the Many Ghost Towns of Abandoned Mansions Across China
This is why the country has so many half-built almost communities
The 6 Weirdest Cleaning Hacks (and Products) That TikTokers Swear By
Believe it or not, these #CleanTok trends actually work
Usher’s Homes: A Look Inside the Musician’s Epic Properties
Much like his music career, Usher’s real estate portfolio has grown steadily over the past few decades
These Are the 11 Colors Paint Companies Predict Will Rule Interiors in 2024
Blue is having a big moment, but it’s far from the only option when it comes to tapping into color trends
Celebrity Real Estate
Joan Didion’s Longtime Upper East Side Apartment Sells for $5.4 Million
The late writer maintained the Manhattan dwelling for three decades
Video
Miami's Best New Restaurant Serves a Peruvian Grandma’s Recipes
“We use traditional Peruvian techniques, but elevated with influences from Miami.” Spend a day on the line with prep chef Giuliana Intriago at Maty’s–Miami’s best new restaurant and a 2024 Conde Nast Traveler Hot List Restaurant Winner.
The Royal Family
Windsor Castle: Inside the 1,000-Year-Old History of the Royal Residence
From its militant origins in the 11th-century to televised royal weddings, there’s so much history lying within the walls of Windsor
Discoveries
From a Wondrous Exhibition in Milan to First-Rate Updates on the Design World, Here Are AD’s Discoveries of the Month
What to buy, where to go, who to know
Celebrity Real Estate
Bob Barker’s Historic Hollywood Hills Estate Sells for $3.8 Million
The price was right for designer Julia Dempster, who reportedly scooped up the Spanish Colonial Revival-style home for nearly $1 million over asking
Architecture
What Is a Duplex? (Short Answer: It’s Much More Than Meets the Eye)
Many believe a duplex features the best elements from a single-family home and a big apartment building
Magazine
Tapped by Hermès, Artist Virginie Jamin Designs a Tableware Collection Rooted in Equestrian Beauty
The 27-piece collection builds on the brand's rich legacy of artist collaborations
Magazine
It Brit Designer Jermaine Gallacher Brings Off-Kilter Verve and Expert Craft to His First Residential Project
The moody, Georgian town house he designed for an artist-client is located in London’s Clerkenwell neighborhood
Celebrity Real Estate
Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow’s Former NYC Brownstone Hits the Market for $4.45 Million
The four-story town house has remained in one family since Sinatra sold it directly to them in 1969
Magazine
Tadao Ando’s Unexpected Take on a Bulgari Icon Honors Nature’s Timeline
The Pritzker Prize winner and the Roman jewelry house reunite to reimagine the Serpenti watch
Magazine
Tapped by Louis Vuitton, OMA’s Shohei Shigematsu Creates an Immersive Retelling of the Brand’s Venerable History
The one-of-a-kind exhibition was realized at Louis Vuitton’s new Bangkok flagship
Web-Exclusive Home Tour
Tour a Goop Executive’s Dreamy Pacific Palisades Abode With a Touch of “Paris Grandma”
Hollywood designer Adam Hunter helped Goop’s Noora Raj Brown craft a vibrant, transportive family oasis
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Celebrity Real Estate
Sofía Vergara Offloads Tuscan-Style Beverly Hills Estate for $13.7 Million
The actor and Joe Manganiello first put the home up for sale in 2022, before their divorce last year
set design
In Broadway’s The Great Gatsby, the Roaring ’20s Soar in Spectacular Fashion
With over 50 set changes at the Broadway Theatre, scenic and projection designer Paul Tate dePoo III brings the larger-than-life Jazz Age to New York City
On the Market
The Most Expensive House in the World Could Soon Be This French Château
The residence previously belonged to the Rothschild family and the King of Morocco
Set Design
20 Years After Mean Girls, Regina George’s Bedroom Still Reigns Supreme
Production designer Cary White and set decorator Patricia Cuccia take AD inside her iconic palatial pink lair
Shop Smarter
11 Best Beach Chairs For All of Your Summer Lounging Needs
Whether you want a backpack chair, a lounge chair, or a foldable camping chair, there’s something for everyone
The Source
Inside the Great L.A. Gallery Migration
AD’s West Coast editor weighs in on Friedman Benda, The Future Perfect, Twentieth, and more
The Grand Tour
A 614-Square-Foot Paris Apartment Doubles as a Space to Explore Design
Gallery owners turned a pied-à-terre into part ideas incubator and part creative laboratory
Shop Smarter
18 Best Bunk Beds for Kids That Even Adult Guests Can Appreciate
Get the best bang for your bunk, according to interior design experts
Shop Smarter
17 Best Coffee Makers of 2024 to Get You Through the Day
We put leading coffee machines to the test
Show House
See Every Room Inside of the San Francisco Decorator Showcase 2024
This Gilded Age mansion has played a major role in film history, but it’s an ensemble cast of West Coast design talent who are getting top billing
Where'd You Get That
22 of the Best Bookshelves To Put Your Reads on Display
Confessions from the shelf-obsessed
Real Estate
Max Azria’s Manse Hits the Market, an Edward Fickett House Lists, and More Real Estate News
Here’s what you need to know now
Sleep Smarter
13 Best Mattresses on Amazon Right Now (2024)
Buying a new mattress has never been easier
Reno Diary
In This Geometric Echo Park Kitchen, a Clean-Lined Reno Proves It’s Hip to Be Square
Designer Patrick Maziarski worked with friends turned clients to make a century-old kitchen feel contemporary
Virtual Event
Register Now: How to Nail Your Project Photography Workshop
Join AD Global Visuals Director Michael Shome, top photographer Douglas Friedman, and AD go-to interior stylist Dorcia Kelley as they share how to make the most of your project shoots
Magazine
Tour a Renovated Athens Apartment With Views of the Acropolis
For his refined pied-à-terre, AD100 designer Tino Zervudachi puts a fresh spin on classic Greek style
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Celebrity Real Estate
Matt Damon Buys a Brand New $8.6 Million Condo in West Hollywood
The two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit sits in a luxe building packed with amenities
Architecture + Design
Could You Justify This One Million Dollar Bed?
Hästens, a luxury Swedish bedmaker, recently unveiled its most opulent offering
Save A Buck
Spring Sales to Shop This Week: Our Place, Serena & Lily, Brooklinen, and More
Step into the sunnier months with these discounted gems
Show House
Step Inside the Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2024
A house once belonging to the “Silver Queen” of California gets a facelift
Fair
25 Milan Design Week Highlights We Can’t Stop Thinking About
The standout exhibitions, installations, and collection debuts from Salone del Mobile and beyond
Celebrity Real Estate
Chris Hemsworth’s Homes: Inside the Marvel Star’s Real Estate Portfolio
The Aussie actor always purchases properties within proximity of the beach