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I’ll always have a place in my heart for mid-century homes – all that wood and windows and sloped ceilings. This gem in Los Gatos, California is fabulously retro and so very cool thanks to designer Cathie Hong who created this welcoming home for herself and her family (including 4 children). I particularly love the music/guest room/playroom and that fabulous built-in storage cabinet in the most glorious olive green (Farrow & Ball’s Bancha). Photos: Margaret Austin

Monroe Street House, a fully renovated 1899 brick rowhouse, combines historic charm with modern, sunlit interiors for a multi-generational family. TBo‘s design retains the Federal-style character while adding a spacious concrete-framed extension, featuring raw, natural materials that will develop a beautiful patina over time. Inside, airy rooms with lime-plastered walls contrast the exposed brick and Douglas fir ceiling beams lend warmth and texture. The ground floor studio opens into a polished concrete space, blending smoothly into the garden. Each floor emphasizes openness, with large windows and doors inviting light, creating a serene, flexible living space that seamlessly blends old and new.

Photography by Matthew Williams.

Tanager Way is a residential speakeasy in West Hollywood. It is a ground up build that was inspired by Japanese listening bar culture and audiophiles. OOAK Design Studio is deeply passionate about crafting thoughtfully designed lifestyles that bring healing energies into spaces. Their work embodies a commitment to sophistication and purpose, shaping environments that blend aesthetic beauty with a sense of restorative vitality.

Photography by Jenna Peffley

This addition to a 1930s Californian bungalow in Strathmore, Melbourne, reflects years of conversations with two semi-retired romantics and their rescue dogs. (The Bob of Bob’s Bungalow is a dearly departed pooch.) The project’s design emerged from discussions about architecture, life, memories, and collected artifacts. The original house, minimally expanded by 42m², now features playful, interconnected spaces with unique details like a sunken lounge, floating cabinets, and a curved skylight. Sustainable elements include manually operated mesh louvres and reverse brick veneer walls. Bob’s Bungalow by Blair Smith Architecture embodies a timeless collaboration, evolving with the homeowners’ lives.

Photography by Tom Ross.

“These D.C.-area transplants from Brooklyn wanted to take the model-home vibe out of their spacious new abode. Custom and vintage furniture, tons of texture, and well-placed color help achieve that goal. The homeowners also wanted the home to reflect their world travels, which has been expressed throughout with globally sourced pieces and earthy, natural materials.”

Global modern cool by Zoë Feldman.

Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg.