Designer Michael S. Smith Brings a Palazzo to Palm Springs
Designer Michael S. Smith transformed a Palm Springs villa into a palazzo‑like retreat, layering 18th‑century Italian marble, vintage European furnishings, and custom pieces. He partnered with fellow designer Rose Tarlow, whose eye for antiques and weaves shaped the project’s eclectic yet cohesive aesthetic. The residence blends historic scale and proportion with modern comfort, creating a Mediterranean feel in the desert. Smith also uses the interview to critique today’s Instagram‑driven decorating culture.
Inside an Amagansett Beach House From the Row’s Go-To Designer
Renowned interior designer Michael Bargo spent two and a half years revamping a 1972 Cape Cod‑style beach house in Amagansett, preserving its iconic 16‑foot vaulted ceiling while injecting vibrant, vintage French pieces. The project showcases his signature mix of mid‑century...
Dr. Seuss’s La Jolla Estate Just Sold for $9 Million
The historic La Jolla residence once owned by Dr. Seuss sold for $9 million in a sealed‑bid auction. The 5,004‑square‑foot, four‑bedroom Spanish‑Revival home sits on 1.5 acres atop Mount Soledad, offering panoramic Pacific views. The property, transferred to UC San Diego in 2018,...
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin’s $19 Million Hamptons House Returns to the Market Yet Again
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin have relisted their ten‑acre Amagansett estate for $18.995 million, the third market appearance in four years and a 34.5% drop from the $29 million price they sought in 2022. The historic 1735 farmhouse, expanded to over 10,000 sq ft, has...
Walmart Heir Alice Walton’s Arkansas Museum Grows in Size—And Ambition
Alice Walton’s Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville celebrated its 15th anniversary with a major expansion that adds 114,000 square feet of galleries, education spaces, and studios, opening to the public on June 6. Designed by Moshe Safdie, the new campus includes...
Design Dossier: Todd Snyder
Todd Snyder has launched The Townhouse Collection, a 65‑piece home‑goods line created with CB2 after nearly three years of development. The range spans furniture, lighting, wall décor and tabletop, channeling the designer’s love of interiors and his signature menswear aesthetic....
A Stream Runs Through This Rare Richard Neutra House—And It’s Now for Sale
The iconic Hendershot House, a 1960s Richard Neutra masterpiece in Nichols Canyon, is on the market for $5.95 million. The 3,400‑sq‑ft, four‑bedroom residence features a stream, ribbon windows, a floating staircase and four terraces. It underwent a two‑year restoration guided by...
A Brooklyn Brownstone, Lovingly Restored, Whispers Instead of Shouts
ELLE Decor designers Mark Cunningham and architect Gil Schafer led a strategic restoration of an 1840s Greek‑Revival brownstone in Brooklyn’s Cobble Hill. The project preserved the house’s original footprint while updating kitchens, mechanicals, windows, and bathrooms, and it emphasized a pared‑back...
The Best Colors to Pair With Chocolate Brown, According to Designers
The article outlines eight color pairings that designers recommend for chocolate brown interiors, ranging from vibrant citrus yellow to subtle sage and luxe gold. Each example showcases a real‑world project—from Milan apartments to a San Francisco Tudor pantry—illustrating how the hue...
The Outdoor Kitchen Trends Designers Are Seeing Everywhere Right Now
Homeowners are transforming backyards into full‑scale outdoor kitchens, adding built‑in grills, beverage fridges, sinks, dishwashers, and even pizza ovens. Designers report a surge in demand for covered structures—pergolas, pavilions, and cabanas—equipped with lighting, ceiling fans, heaters and retractable screens. Durability...
The Rug Company Launches a New Collaboration With Paul Smith
The Rug Company has unveiled a new collaboration with British designer Sir Paul Smith called “Ratio,” a collection that departs from Smith’s signature bright stripes in favor of Bauhaus‑inspired geometry and restrained color. The line introduces multiple weave structures, including...
Inside the Luxury French Riviera Hotels Where The White Lotus Season 4 Will Take Place
HBO’s *White Lotus* will film its fourth season on the French Riviera, using two legendary hotels as on‑screen settings. Production kicks off immediately after the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, with Airelles Château de la Messardière standing in as the “White...
The Three Outdoor Trends Defining Summer 2026
Summer 2026 sees outdoor spaces borrowing directly from iconic interiors, turning terraces and gardens into extensions of living rooms. The three leading motifs—Greenhouse Glamour, Elevated Utility, and Salon Society—draw on Villa Necchi’s pale‑green conservatory, Donald Judd’s minimalist kitchen, and Jacques Grange’s...
ELLE Decor Checks In: The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne
The Ritz‑Carlton Key Biscayne has completed a $100 million, 25‑year‑old refresh that touches every corner of its 421‑key resort and 188 branded residences. Miami‑based CHAPI Design reimagined the guest rooms and suites, while international studio DesignAgency revamped the lobby, spa, and...
The 9 Best Outdoor Umbrellas for Summer 2026
Elle Decor’s Sean Kim curates a list of nine standout outdoor umbrellas for summer 2026, ranging from classic octagonal shades to bold ombré and fringe designs. The selections, including pieces from Tucci, CB2, and Serena & Lily, emphasize both UV protection and aesthetic...