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It’s not just you, the world’s most touristy places are more crowded than ever. The number of people traveling internationally has grown steadily since the 1950s with a great spike in the last year as travel interests peak in a post-pandemic era. Intense airline competition, falling fares and increases in disposable incomes are just some […]

Set on a 7-acre vineyard in California’s Napa Valley, a compound known as Yountvilla is a private second home designed for entertaining a large family. In addition to the 14,000-square-foot main residence—in what Oakland, California-based architect Toby Long calls Napa-barn style—the estate includes a 2,000-square-foot pool house and a 2,000-square-foot party barn. The cinema, conservatory-style […]

The Iranian-French architect and designer brings her signature bold color to a Manhattan residence. Iranian-French interior designer and architect India Mahdavi is known for her signature bright color palette, showcased through her furniture collections, high-profile collaborations and worldwide hospitality and residential projects. She’s responsible for the Monaco-based luxury hotel Monte-Carlo Beach; Ladurée in Los Angeles […]

Ithaca, New York-based design studio Hannah has begun work on Cores, a building in Houston that it says will be the first multi-storey 3D-printed structure to be completed in the United States. The hybrid structure is being constructed from 3D-printed concrete combined with wood framing and was designed as a multi-storey single-family home. “With a […]

When you build a home in one of LA’s most sort-after neighborhoods you want the interior design to match the glamorous setting. This newly built six-bedroom house is located above Sunset Boulevard in the Brentwood district of Los Angeles and is packed with luxurious finishes and design details that make it one of the world’s […]

Dark colors and rugged finishes “give the house a soul,” says the homeowner. The foundation had already been poured when Marc Walters and Rick Cassar realized exactly how big their new house in Palm Springs would be. “We never talked about the square footage. We just said, ‘Oh, those are cool-looking drawings. Yeah, that looks […]

Chic furnishings and sumptuous touches add character to this art collector’s serene city home, transforming it into a masterpiece Introducing personality was key to this central London penthouse, now one of the world’s best homes. Located in a former office building, it had already been fitted out and fully furnished as the show home in […]

A guest bathroom should be a place where your guests can feel comfortable and relaxed. If your guest bathroom looks a bit dull, there are many simple things you can do to take your space to the next level and impress your visitors. So, whether you’re buying a home in Houston, TX, or remodeling a […]

The Canadian start-up TransPod recently unveiled a hybrid between an aircraft and a train that it claims will transform travel in the Great White North. The fully electric FluxJet will be able to soar at more than 621 mph sans emissions. For comparison, that’s a little quicker than the average private jet or about three […]

Having an outdoor space in a natural setting is vital for your mental and physical well-being, and having one right at your doorstep adds incredible convenience. However, the demands of a hectic lifestyle mean that you will likely seldom have sufficient time to tend to relentless weeds or to provide the proper care that your […]