A 17th-Century Mansion Reimagined for the Future

A Parisian couple has created a home that pays tribute to designers of generations past while also envisioning what is to come.

Taavo Somer Can Make Anything Cool, Even Golf

The creator of Freemans Sporting Club, who helped define the ye olde aesthetic of the early aughts, opens a country club in the Hudson Valley.

How an Architect’s Descendants Brought His Crumbling House Back to Life

After a loving restoration, the home of Rafael Urzúa Arias, one of Mexico’s leading 20th-century architects, is once again a livable residence, and honors his spirit.

The Owner of The Mysterious Bookshop Built His Dream House

And of course it includes a two-story library — modeled on the Bodleian at Oxford University — for his massive collection of books.

In Brooklyn, a Couple With Opposing Tastes Strike a Balance

Following a period of editing and rediscovery, austerity and abundance — and a wide range of objects — live side by side in this Bedford-Stuyvesant apartment.

A Parisian Home That Breaks With Tradition

When an Italian architect was hired by his French agent to collaborate on an unusual triplex, they committed themselves to creating a space unburdened by the past.

For a New Generation of Woodworkers, Form Follows Function

In response to the colorful, zanier side of modern furniture, some American craftspeople are returning to elemental, straightforward and handmade pieces.

Nordstrom Now Sells Home Goods at Its New York Store

You’ll find lots of local indie brands, international design objects and fresh candles.

Nordstrom Now Sells Home Goods at Its New York Store

You’ll find lots of local indie brands, international design objects and fresh candles.

The Suburbs Beckoned, but They Found a Way to Stay in the City

When the rowhouse next door came on the market, one couple decided to remain in Washington, D.C., and merge the two houses. It wasn’t easy — or cheap.

An Architect Who’s Known for Aesthetic Purity and Counts Kanye West as a Client

The cult Swiss talent Valerio Olgiati creates austere, often concrete spaces that eschew references to history or place.

A Designer Who Starts By Building Dollhouse-Like Maquettes

In his studio in Manhattan’s Chinatown, Giancarlo Valle dreams up furniture and rooms with a palpable sense of playfulness.

Want to Increase Your Home’s Value? Start With the Entrance.

A few inexpensive changes can boost curb appeal — and your asking price. Here’s where to start.

In Brazil, a House That Frames Its Landscape Like a Camera

By eliminating walls and color, the architect Marcio Kogan takes the form of a Trancoso fishing cottage to its most natural — yet elevated — ideal.

Alice Neel’s Apartment Is Still a Portrait of the Artist at Work

Her final residence, the Upper West Side flat where she painted many of her subjects, remains almost exactly as she left it.

A House in Tangier Untethered From Time and Place

With the help of a Casablancan designer, one expat art dealer creates a home that’s always undergoing its next update.

A New Way to Look at Furniture in Milan

A special edition of the Milan Furniture Fair, called Supersalone, turns pandemic constraints into a chance for innovation and anchors a five-day design celebration throughout the city.

Before Renovating, They Had to Get Rid of the Current Occupants: Mice

Some $40,000 later, they could finally start thinking about updating the house they bought in Farmington, Conn.

Bunk Rooms Climb the Social Ladder

These communal spaces may have humble roots, but now they’re features with style, whimsy and nostalgia.

A Panorama of Design

A look at design-world events, products and people.