Kristen Flanagan
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Julio Torres’s Brooklyn Apartment Is Filled With Futuristic Furniture and His Favorite Shapes
Julio Torres, “SNL” writer and “Los Espookys” star, invited Clever inside his new place → Read More
Claire Mazur’s Daily Coffee Ritual Inspired the Design of Her Living Room
The first floor of her Brooklyn brownstone is a mix of family heirlooms and new but timeless picks → Read More
Parachute Unveils Made-to-Order Mattresses
You've heard it before: The average person spends 1/3 of their lifetime sleeping. That's a lot of quality time with your mattress. That's longer than most relationships last. No wonder it always feels like such a big deal to go mattress shopping. Mattress shopping is the major life decision that no one realizes is a major life decision. (Especially if you're sorta a commitment phobe.) Maybe… → Read More
What I Learned About the Air in My Apartment by Testing the Molekule Air Purifier
Spoiler alert: Molekule Air Purifier told me the air in my apartment wasn’t great → Read More
Kristin Wiig Imagines What Downsizing Would Look Like in Real Life
Kristin Wiig and Downsizing castmate Hong Chau consider what it would be like to live in a 400-square-foot apartment → Read More
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's Home Gets a Holiday Makeover, Courtesy of AD
Derek Blasberg shows up at Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's door with a "Holiday in the Box" kit. You'll love what happens next… → Read More
Terry Crews Says His Man Cave Is His "Fortress of Solitude"
Terry Crews takes AD on an exclusive tour of his downtown L.A. loft that's part office, part home away from home → Read More
The Stylish Outdoor Spaces Of George Clooney, Jennifer Aniston, and Other Celebrities
For paparazzi-plagued celebrities, what better place to entertain than at home in the garden, by the pool, or in the seclusion of a chic dining area? Whether situated by a crackling fire pit, on a balcony overlooking the coast, or beneath a vine-draped pergola, the outdoor seating and dining spaces of stars such as John Legend, Khloé Kardashian, Jennifer Aniston, and George Clooney are the… → Read More
21 Living Rooms That Do Beach-Inspired Decor Right
These homes boast the perfect mix of beachy hues and gorgeous views → Read More
Ideas for Decorating with Stripes
Play up pattern in your home by adding classic stripes to any room. Here are 29 prime examples from the AD archives → Read More
These 20 Black Kitchens Make a Stylish Impact
While white kitchens are a perennial favorite for their clean, fresh look, decorating with black is quickly becoming a popular trend in kitchen design. Black cabinets pump up the drama in the space, particularly when paired with brass hardware or lighting. Dark stone countertops offer a stylish alternative to pale granite or marble. A black oven, hood, or refrigerator brings bold contrast to an… → Read More
28 Beautiful Bedroom Fireplaces
A hearth is a cozy addition to these gorgeous spaces → Read More
19 Family-Friendly Kitchen Design Ideas
Breakfast nooks and central islands provide ample seating in these inviting family kitchens → Read More
Luxe Flower-Delivery Services for Last-Minute Floral Arrangements
These 9 delivery services are changing the way we order flowers online → Read More
17 Royalty-Worthy Purple Rooms
These spaces from the AD archives use the color to brilliant effect → Read More
24 Rooms That Showcase Blue-and-White Decor
Go Inside a Hamptons Family Retreat Designed by Annabelle Selldorf and Joe Nahem → Read More
16 Living Rooms That Do Beach-Inspired Decor Right
These homes boast the perfect mix of beachy hues and gorgeous views → Read More
Outdoor Fireplaces to Keep You Warm No Matter the Season
Architects Bohlin Cywinski Jackson and Shelton, Mindel & Assoc. joined forces to create an Aspen, Colorado, home that showcases its stunning valley setting and vistas of majestic mountains. A sunken outdoor seating area is furnished with an armchair, an ottoman, a modular sofa, and a side table, all by Kettal. → Read More
10 Family-Friendly Kitchen Designs
Breakfast nooks and central islands provide ample seating in these inviting family kitchens → Read More
Designer and Hotelier Kit Kemp Shares Her Secrets for Creating Colorful and Carefree Interiors
In a new book, the decorator reveals the stories behind her highest-profile projects, including the Crosby Street Hotel, the Ham Yard Hotel, and the Soho Hotel → Read More