Collingwood Residence: A Warm, Wood-Clad Family Home in Vancouver If you appreciate homes wrapped in the natural warmth of wood, the Collingwood Residence is a striking example. Designed by BLA Design Group, this spacious, multi-level family home in Vancouver pairs an inviting wooden exterior with bright, minimalist interiors. The street-facing façade reads as a solid, … Read more

One clear lesson from months spent working at home is the value of a house that lets parents keep an eye on their children while they work. The Bayside Residence, a sensitive renovation and extension in Melbourne’s suburbs, answers that need while also transforming a tired art deco home into a contemporary family house. The … Read more

Remember when taking work home was an occasional treat—an evening where you relaxed, did only the essentials, and felt like you’d earned a small “cheat day”? The global pandemic changed that. Working from home is now the reality for many, and for those still earning a living while businesses close or downsize, creating a productive … Read more

Some colors surge in popularity for a season or two and then fade away, while others remain timeless. Blue belongs to the latter group: a versatile hue that works across styles, eras and tastes. As we move into the cooler months, kitchens in blue continue to feel fresh and relevant. One particularly refined example is … Read more

Tiny 50-Square-Foot Backyard Music Studio in Vancouver What can you create with roughly 50 square feet of backyard space? For one Vancouver family of four, the answer was a compact, well-crafted music studio. Architects at Campos Studio were challenged by local regulations that prevented adding a new room to the main house and allowed only … Read more

Mirrors offer remarkable possibilities in the modern kitchen. Beyond reflecting light to brighten a dark interior, mirrored finishes can create the illusion of space in a compact kitchen and introduce a striking focal point in larger rooms. Adding a strip of mirror or a full mirrored surface can dramatically change a kitchen’s mood, but the … Read more

We often talk about how the backyard can become a private refuge and an ideal place for a family staycation. That idea feels even more relevant during times of a global pandemic, when we are cautious about leaving home except for essentials. Yet a peaceful backyard can quickly become lively and messy when children are … Read more

VCH Apartment: Modern Industrial Interior by David Ito Arquitetura in São Paulo If you love modern-industrial interiors, the VCH Apartment in São Paulo offers a compelling example of the style done with restraint and warmth. Designed by David Ito Arquitetura, this compact Brazilian residence blends contemporary finishes with industrial materials, prioritizing practicality while creating a … Read more

Autumn arrives with fresh possibilities and the hope that the final months of the year will feel brighter after a challenging, pandemic-affected start. As the season changes we look forward to Halloween and Thanksgiving celebrations—even if gatherings look different this year—and we rethink how our homes, especially kitchens, can be refreshed. The best fall kitchen … Read more

Stoke Newington, in North London, is a vibrant neighborhood where contemporary living and lively nightlife sit comfortably alongside well-preserved Victorian architecture and an evocative sense of history. Nestled in this evocative setting is a carefully considered addition to an older Victorian residence, known as Stoke Newington House. Created by Material Works Architecture, the rear extension … Read more