Design & Décor

We appreciate a minimalist, streamlined interior. We love the serenity they offer, the space they provide for moving and thinking, the gentle relief they…

Much like tiny flowers that sprout between cracks in the asphalt or tuckamore trees that manage to grow on the most windswept coastal landscapes,…

We have, as a society, something one might call an inscrutable curiosity about the homes of others. It’s an interest the entertainment industry has…

The iconic curvature and ornamentation of the works of Antoni Gaudí are deeply embedded in Spain’s cultural identity. Seven of the Catalan architect’s projects…

We’ve been talking a lot about loneliness in its myriad forms this year. “Self-isolation” and “social distancing” are the directives of the day, and…

Readers, we’ll admit it: we love a beautiful staircase. This utilitarian element of a home or public space is prime opportunity for design ingenuity;…

The coastline of Baja California Sur, a finger-like peninsula that stretches down the west coast of Mexico and separates the Gulf of California from…

Palma, situated on the south coast of Mallorca in Spain’s Balearic Islands, is a coveted tourist destination. The balmy Mediterranean climate; the pale, sandy…

Walking through the Historic District of Old Quebec City, it can be jarring to see pedestrians wearing Canada Goose jackets or checking their cell…

The Four Seasons Montreal has truly become an ideal haunt for lovers of fine design. Not long ago we were captivated by a soaring…

Ah, the Charlevoix region. Perched on the St. Lawrence River on the southern fringes of Quebec, not far from the border of Maine, it’s…

Here in North America, we’re about to spring forward. While Daylight Savings Time goes into effect on Sunday and will mean longer light in…

When it comes to luxurious, rustic-chic retreats, the township of Potton is becoming something of a hub. The southern Quebec region is dotted with…

The office of yh2 Architects is the sort of space a person walks into and immediately thinks, “I want to hire this firm.” The…

New York-based firm BAAO Architects first caught our eye with its work on a classic brownstone in Crown Heights, transforming the interiors into a…

Located in northern India, the multicultural city of Lucknow has long been a hotbed of arts and culture. The region is also rich with…

Atwater Market in Montreal, Canada is the crown jewel of the city’s historic Saint-Henri neighbourhood. This market hall, located a stone’s throw from the…

Quebec City-based architecture firm Bourgeois/Lechasseur recently caught our attention for its work on a sophisticated eco retreat in the Petite-Rivière-Saint-François region. Nestled in lush…

Its sleek, contemporary lines and commanding views over the Pacific Ocean have graced the pages of cutting-edge magazines and websites around the world, in…

When it comes to the Dômes Charlevoix, “glamping” does not quite feel like the correct portmanteau. The marriage of the words “glamour” and “camping”…

There are few cooler neighbourhoods in Canada — indeed, in all of North America — than Gastown, Vancouver. The area has a rich history,…

The Restaurant & Bar Design Awards are a prestigious achievement in the hospitality world. This year, competition in the ‘Americas Restaurant’ category was particularly…

Alexander & Co, a multidisciplinary design firm based in New South Wales, Australia, recently captured our attention for its work on the iconic Imperial…

i29 interior architects, an award-winning studio based in Ouder-Amstel, the Netherlands, places a special emphasis on brick and mortar experiences within the context of…

In 1993, the cast and crew of a low-budget feature rolled into the Imperial Hotel Erskineville in Sydney, Australia. The structure, originally built in…

Think of the words “New York brownstone” and real estate dollar signs no doubt swirl through the mind. The architectural style earns its name…

The northern city of Helsinki, one of Europe’s youngest capitals, is known around the world for its impressive and varied architecture. From Neoclassical and…

Dubai has a world-wide reputation for daring, ground-breaking architecture. Its skyline looks like the civilizations of our sci-fi fantasies, cityscapes we may have one…

The works of Toronto-based Mason Studio, led by partners Stanley Sun and Ashley Rumsey, are scattered across almost every continent. Sleek vegan eateries, posh…

Jordan Waraksa is the multitalented force behind FIDDLE + HAMMER, a Milwaukee-based company that crafts heirloom quality furniture. An artist and musician, Waraksa channels…

The Canadian province of Quebec boasts no shortage of old and beautiful churches. Montreal alone has earned itself the nickname “City of Saints” for…

With his wedding to Katy Perry on the horizon, English Lord of the Rings actor Orlando Bloom is selling the house he bought in…

Entering IKEA can sometimes feel a bit like stepping through the looking glass into another world. The sprawling, maze-like stores are easy to get…

In the golden days of North American train travel, railway companies engaged in fierce competition to entice passengers, both on the tracks and beyond….

All in the family? When it comes to the furnishings line Hauser, absolutely! This Canadian company is today operated by two generations of the…

Guilin is a city in southwest China that boasts an otherworldly landscape; dramatic limestone karst hills, fragrant osmanthus trees, and the glassy Li River…

Diego Colmenero and Charlie Porchetto, the savvy young developers behind Urbanica The Hotels, have been creating a splash in the Miami hospitality scene since…

Mount Pleasant, one of Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhoods, has also become one of its trendiest in recent years. Eclectic and hip, the area boasts cafés,…

Elvis and Kresse has been reimagining the world of luxury since 2005, transforming the most unlikely of materials into high-end handbags and accessories. A…

Originally built in the 1970s, this apartment in Paris was not without promising bones. Situated on the top floor of the complex, with views…

Based in the Czech Republic, premium lighting brand Brokis was founded in 2006 by an entrepreneur and engineer by the name of Jan Rabell….

Not far from the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, another web of runway can be found gleaming in the hot Georgia sun, hemmed in…

The extraordinary creations of Paris-based agency Humbert & Poyet first captured our imagination thanks to its breathtaking renovation of a Paris landmark; Beefbar, a…

Ever since the first Shangri-La hotel opened in Singapore in 1971, the name of the now multinational hospitality company has been synonymous with luxury….

The Pritzker Prize is known as the Nobel Prize of architecture for a reason. The prestigious award, given yearly, is designed to honour a…

Located in London’s Hampton Hill, a short walk from the lush and sprawling Bushy Park, Yellow Steel House by Woodrow Architects is a ground…

What image does your brain conjure when you think of the word ‘hut’? The simple recreational structures of the Backcountry Hut Company are very…

You probably know Milan as the fashion capital of the world, but what you may not know is that the Italian city is also…

Kiki van Eijk and Joost van Bleiswijk are the duo behind Joost & Kiki, a Dutch design firm that is simultaneously a collaborative and…

Located in Monument Channel, a narrow body of water that neighbours Galbraith Island in Canada’s Georgian Bay, this cottage by CORE Architects is the…

Matthew Hufft isn’t just interested in creating spaces that are simply personal and functional; a guiding principal of the architect’s U.S.-based design and fabrication…

Die Hard star Bruce Willis has been actively buying and selling real estate across the country for years while still managing his other business…

One of Hollywood’s most talented and popular actresses since the 1970s thanks to roles in The Godfather and Annie Hall, and still a hit maker today with 2018’s…

From a jock hangout to one of the most sophisticated and dramatic apartments in New York’s Soho neighbourhood, interior designer and actress Meg Ryan…

Nestled in the leafy, luxurious Golden Triangle of Paris’ Champs-Elysees is a particular gem of Parisian culture and history. In a neighbourhood with iconic…

Heart throb actor of screen and television, Rob Lowe and his wife Sheryl listed their classic Montecito, California estate for $47 million in early…

Now living in sunny Ibiza, Spain, granddaughter of hotelier Conrad Hilton and super-socialite heiress, Paris, lived in this Sunset Strip-Hollywood Hills home from 2003…

Designed by German architectural illustration firm lichtecht for developer TIDEVAND Bau, the REVUGIA Spa & Wellness Resort Hotel is set to be a unique…

Beyazit State Library, the first state library in Turkey, opened in Istanbul in 1884. The space quickly became a haven for books and documents…

The Tiny House movement has been both a fixture and a curiosity of North American culture; in stark contrast to decades of broadening house…

Lebel & Bouliane (formerly Architects Luc Bouliane) is a Toronto-based full-service design firm. With a focus on academic buildings, commercial interiors, and custom residential…

Over the past few weeks, we’ve introduced our readers to the ultra chic, innovative laneway houses of Studio North, a Calgary-based interdisciplinary design and…

Last week we introduced our readers to Studio North, a Calgary-based interdisciplinary design and build practice that specializes in laneway houses. These unique, tiny…

Laneway houses are a uniquely Canadian phenomenon — at least, the name is Canadian. Around the globe, rising populations and rapid-fire urbanization have forced…

Jonathan Adler has a way with words. For the American potter, designer, and author, language is key when it comes to communicating his visionary…

Wilson Associates is a collection of ten studios scattered across the globe, led by creatives who specialize in interior architectural design, architecture, art consultancy,…