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Doomsday Design: The Reality of Disaster Preparedness in America

More people are buying into the business of disaster preparedness, but can a stockpile of will actually help us survive an emergency?

AD It Yourself

What’s the Deal With People Finding Human Fossils in Their Travertine Tiles?

One Reddit user and their family found an artifact that looks like a human jaw in their new floors

How to Eliminate Dust From Every Surface in Your Home 

Twelve tricks to properly banish those annoying flecks of dirt and grime

How to Paint Brick the Right Way: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to make your exposed brick wall look less dated

News & Views

The Story Behind the Many Ghost Towns of Abandoned Mansions Across China

This is why the country has so many half-built almost communities

The 6 Weirdest Cleaning Hacks (and Products) That TikTokers Swear By

Believe it or not, these #CleanTok trends actually work

Usher’s Homes: A Look Inside the Musician’s Epic Properties

Much like his music career, Usher’s real estate portfolio has grown steadily over the past few decades

These Are the 11 Colors Paint Companies Predict Will Rule Interiors in 2024

Blue is having a big moment, but it’s far from the only option when it comes to tapping into color trends
Celebrity Real Estate

Jennifer Lopez Finds a Buyer for Her $25 Million Manhattan Penthouse After 7 Years

The superstar first listed the home in 2017 for $26.95 million
Celebrity Real Estate

Ethan Hawke’s 21-Foot-Wide Former NYC Town House Finds a Buyer in Under One Month

The Chelsea dwelling’s final sale price has not been released
Celebrity Real Estate

Stephen Sondheim’s 18th-Century Connecticut Colonial Sells for $3.25 Million

The late musical theater legend owned the property for about 40 years
Set Design

In Fallout, Midcentury Modern Aesthetics Survive the Nuclear Apocalypse

Executive producer/director Jonathan Nolan and production designer Howard Cummings discuss the Prime Video apocalypse comedy’s sets and their gratitude for fan guides to the popular video game’s rich universe
Architecture

Taliesin: Everything You Need to Know About Frank Lloyd Wright’s Iconic Design

The Wisconsin estate functions as something of a crash course for architectural enthusiasts hoping to understand how the inimitable architect lived and worked
Magazine

Inside AD’s May 2024 Issue: A Global Tour of the Best in Design

AD editor-in-chief Amy Astley reveals what’s in store for the May issue
News

Explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unrealized Vision For an Iconic American City Like Never Before

A new exhibit at the National Building Museum invites visitors to study Wright’s cohesive vision for one area
Magazine

Bottega Veneta’s Matthieu Blazy Finds Inspiration in a Classic Le Corbusier Design

Realized with Cassina, the brand’s most recent take on a 1952 seat is debuting during Milan Design Week

Inside an $11,000-Per-Night Cruise Ship Suite

If you assume the only way to cruise is in a cramped cabin, think again
Architecture + Design

Discover the 10 Most Beautiful Ceilings in the World

These incredible beauties are both engineering feats and ornate spectacles
Celebrity Real Estate

Kanye West Slashes $14 Million Off the Price of His Gutted Tadao Ando-Designed Home

The rapper previously listed the Malibu home for $53 million following an incomplete renovation
Shopping

These Handwoven Baskets Are Pushing Cottagecore Couture to the Forefront

Underwater Weaving Studio debuts a 26-piece collection on Moda Operandi
AD PRO Directory

9 Houses With Undeniable Curb Appeal by AD PRO Directory Experts

From the minds of AD-approved architects, these houses put their best faces forward
Need to Know

The Case for the All-Red Room

Forget “unexpected red”—in these spaces, designers go all-in on crimson, from the walls to the trim and ceiling
The Source

Big Tents, Pistachio Palettes, and Other Late-Breaking Milan Discoveries

AD editors’ takes, live from Salone del Mobile
Bright Ideas

8 Totally Ingenious Book Storage Ideas for a Super Small Home

How to squeeze in all your favorite reads
Designer Takes

5 Kitchen Trends Taking Over Homes Now

Linoleum, anyone? Designers opine on the retro elements they’re loving again—and the future-proof appliances they can’t live without
From the Source

Emma Roberts’s Home: AD100 Firm Pierce & Ward Share Their Secret Sources

From a surprising kitchen steal to the window treatments worth splurging on, Emily Ward and Louisa Pierce talk shop about AD’s May cover story with actor Emma Roberts
Need to Know

How to Combat Allergies at Home—Designers Weigh In

Allergies are on the rise—here’s how the pros are fighting the good fight against dust, formaldehyde, and other common irritants
The Grand Tour

This 970-Square-Foot Madrid Home Transforms With a Few Small Interventions

A new color palette, mirrors, and some other simple changes give a completely new look to the space
From the Archives

5 Gorgeous Greenhouses from the AD Archive

Whether you’re growing plants or hosting parties, these glass castles are inspired
Where’d You Get That

50 Best Mother’s Day Gifts (2024): Unique, Thoughtful Finds She’ll Actually Like

Seriously, prepare to be the golden child (or spouse, or friend)
Shop Smarter

Etsy’s Trend Forecast: Next-Level Western Style, RomCom Interiors and Granny-Chic Decor Are In for Spring

Everyone’s favorite online marketplace shares its latest trend report
The Grand Tour

This 1950s Los Angeles Home Is a Sanctuary for All Seasons

Studio Muka summoned the sun to the deepest, darkest corners
The Grand Tour

A 560-Square-Foot Barcelona Apartment Gets a 1990s-Inspired Renovation

The overhaul made room for contemporary art and designs
Architecture + Design

Is This Home on Ellidaey Island Really the Loneliest House in the World?

The nickname has been given to a unique building on a remote Icelandic isle

How Did Tadao Ando Become Hollywood’s Favorite Starchitect?

The Japanese architect’s monumental minimalism has become the ultimate status symbol, attracting the likes of Jay-Z and Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, and more
It’s a Thing

Inside the “Corporate Fetish” Aesthetic: How Outdated Office Spaces Became a Newfound Muse

As the girlhood-to-girlboss pipeline unravels, designers are revamping office culture for a post-pandemic world