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What kinds of trends will the next year bring? Kitchens are especially prone to trend turnover, as homeowners increasingly want the latest and greatest gadgets and to increase their resale value. This year we saw things like dark cabinetry and farmhouse kitchens disappear, while custom metalwork and two-toned cabinetry prevailed. And one big thing experts are forecasting for 2026? Form and function will […]

In a La Jolla backyard, a geometric structure rises like an origami masterpiece, its sharp angles catching the California sun. This isn’t just another trendy ADU. The Polyhaus Tetra-One represents something far more significant: a potential solution to two of California’s most pressing crises. Daniel Lopez-Perez and Celine Vargas founded Polyhaus in 2021 after watching […]

Practical enhancements with thoughtful finishes are at the forefront of the nation’s biggest home renovations. There’s a notable shift toward larger bathroom footprints, suggesting that homeowners may be rethinking the role of this room in the home. Rather than focusing purely on function, many are turning to professionals for help creating spaces that support relaxation […]

Bon Appétit just released its Best New Restaurants in America list for 2025, and two Los Angeles newcomers—Camélia and Komal—made the cut. The list recognizes restaurants that opened between March 2024 and March 2025, spotlighting “ambitious chefs [who] laid themselves bare, their autobiographical storytelling shaping singular restaurants.” Here’s what makes these spots shine. Camélia (Arts District) Partners Courtney […]

Today’s luxury housing market is expanding from grand, extravagant mansions toward “quiet luxury,” emphasizing understated comfort. This trend includes smaller, high-end homes and with buyers favoring places that offer meaningful features over sheer size or clout. While people have different definitions for luxury, the word typically elicits extravagance, grandeur, and exclusivity. And in the housing […]

This fall, museums around Los Angeles are showcasing art’s ability to foster community, to rage against injustice, and to rewrite history. A historical survey of Mail Art in Latin America highlights subversive networks of artistic production in the face of political repression, while a traveling exhibition of radical Chicano prints from the Smithsonian lands at […]

The Best Beach Towns In The United States offer a perfect blend of coastal relaxation and adventure. If you’re tired of crowded cities and expensive resorts, it’s time to explore these hidden gems. Picture this: uncrowded beaches, stunning scenery, and a slow-paced lifestyle that invites you to relax. Whether you love water sports or simply […]

Interior design is undergoing a dramatic transformation right now. Americans are fundamentally changing how they approach their living spaces, embracing practical innovations that make daily life more comfortable, sustainable, and deeply personal. These aren’t fleeting trends or flashy gadgets, but thoughtful solutions addressing real household challenges. What’s driving this shift is the convergence of artificial intelligence […]

The status and timeline of the long-awaited Los Angeles Convention Center expansion remain in flux, but a new presentation to the City’s Cultural Affairs Commission offers the best look yet at the more than $2-billion project. The expansion, which would be carried out in partnership with AEG and Plenary Group, calls for building a new structure above Pico Boulevard to […]

There’s a growing pool of homeowners who feel stuck. Their homes no longer fit their lives—too small, too outdated, too inconvenient—but with mortgage rates hovering above 6%, the idea of trading up seems out of reach. So instead, many are looking inward, eyeing a remodel to make their existing space work just a little bit harder. But renovation isn’t always the […]