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Trixie Mattel Encourages You to Ruin Your Rental

The drag queen shares some hard-earned lessons on making a space your own following a major reimagining of her Craftsman-style Hollywood pad in Trixie Motel: Drag Me Home

The World’s Most Expensive Yachts—Including Some That Cost Billions

With such outlandish on-board features as statues constructed from T. rex dinosaur bones, these yachts are simply a cut above the rest

Secrets of Alcatraz: 5 Facts About the Notorious Prison You Probably Didn’t Know

While it’s considered among the world’s most infamous prisons, there are many lesser-known facts about the landmark

Life After Winning the NYC Housing Lottery

These New Yorkers spoke with AD about scoring the city’s hottest commodity: affordable housing
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Marble Countertops: 9 Tips for Choosing a White Marble Slab

Considering marble countertops? Discover everything you need to know about the popular surface before you start picking out slabs

How to Remove Popcorn Ceilings in 7 Easy Steps

Take your dated ceiling from bumpy to smooth like butter with advice from design experts

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies for Good, According to Experts

Nix these pesky produce lovers in just minutes

10 Simple Storage Hacks That Will Cost You $0

Keep your closets and cabinets in order without spending a dime

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

The 9 Most Dangerous Roads in the World

From France to Bolivia, these spectacular "death roads" impress on image alone
On the Market

The Backyard Cottage in This Manhattan Condo Is Inside a Decommissioned Water Tank

The unique East Village home was recently listed for $4.25 million
Celebrity Real Estate

Where Does Jayson Tatum Live?

The Boston Celtics phenom, who is currently competing in the NBA Finals, purchased a historic Massachusetts house in 2019
Real Estate

Warren Buffett’s Houses: Inside the Billionaire’s Long-Standing Properties

The Oracle of Omaha has lived in the same house since 1958
Celebrity Real Estate

Simone Biles Endorses the Black-and-White Kitchen

The most decorated gymnast in history showed off her love for the classic decor style on Instagram
Architecture

New York Skyline: Everything You Need to Know About the Big Apple’s Big Buildings

The skyline is among the world’s most recognizable, from One World Trade Center to Empire State Building and more
Celebrity Real Estate

Julianne Moore’s Homes: A Look at the Oscar Winner’s Stunning Residences

The actor credits her mother for her love of design, and considers many architects and designers dear friends
Celebrity Real Estate

The Full House House Hits the Market for $6.5 Million—Take a Peek Inside

The iconic Victorian home was completely renovated in 2019
Set Design

The Full House House: Everything You Need to Know About the Victorian Dwelling From the Iconic Show

Nearly three decades after the sitcom ended, tourists still flock to the Tanner family residence, which is currently on the market for $6.5 million
On the Market

Two Frank Lloyd Wright Houses Were Listed Together—Now One Has Sold

The remaining home is now available for $2.1 million
Set Design

Everything You’ve Ever Wondered About the Home Alone House

The McCallister family’s striking Chicago dwelling recently hit the market for $5.25 million and found a new owner in about a week
Celebrity Real Estate

The Home Alone House is About to Have A New Owner

The dwelling’s longtime owners made extensive renovations to the space, but were careful not to alter the areas featured in the movie
Magazine

At the Ali Forney Center, a New Project With MoMA Celebrates Team Effort

Tei Carpenter and Chris Woebken collaborate on two centering spaces for the largest provider of shelter for LGBTQ+ youth
Magazine

How One Iconic Lounge Chair Has Adapted With the Times

Design masters Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand collaborated on a piece with serious staying power
Celebrity Real Estate

James Gandolfini’s Former West Village Apartment Hits the Market for $9 Million

The late actor expanded the home’s footprint to 3,200 square feet by purchasing an adjacent unit three years after scooping up the first apartment
Fun Sized

8 Best Convertible Cribs Tested and Reviewed

Shop smarter not harder with these shape-shifting cribs that will take them from baby to big-kid bed 
The Grand Tour

This Whimsical Parisian-Style Bungalow Is Not Your Typical Beach House

Emma Beryl defies coastal clichés in this playful East Hampton project

Hello Kitty Turns 50: How a Cartoon Cat Became the Ultimate Icon of Cuteness

Yuko Shimizu’s beloved Sanrio character celebrates her 50th birthday with a slew of new products
Shop Smarter

21 Best Quilts and Coverlets, Tested and Reviewed by Clever

From channeled and reversible cotton to easy, breezy linen, here are some of the best light layers to keep you cool this summer
What to Spec Now

9 Design Collabs We’re Loving Right Now—From Christian Louboutin, Josh Greene Design, and More

A look at the latest drops in furniture, wall covering, and more
Shop Smarter

Best Patio Furniture to Transform Your Space Into a Summer Oasis

Follow our lead and your backyard will be the destination of the summer
Fair

AD PRO’s Essential Guide to 3 Days of Design 2024

Off to Copenhagen? Here are the must-sees and should-do’s at 3 Days of Design 2024, as well as hot tips on where to rest and restore amidst the buzzy fair
It’s a Thing

Is Fringe Furniture Making a Sexy Comeback?

Call your decorator, fringe is in!
Save a Buck

12 Best Towels on Amazon, According to More Than 16,000 Reviewers

Ultra-absorbent? Fluffy? Quick-drying? Oversized? You’ll find exactly what you’re looking for
shop smarter

Best Bath Towels 2024: 13 Editor-Approved Picks to Cozy Up To

All the most absorbent, quick-drying, and plush towels you’ll want in your bathroom lineup
Celebrity Real Estate

Benny Blanco Lists His Modern NYC Home for $4 Million

The music producer’s primary residence, which AD toured last month, is in LA
Show House

Tour Wow!house 2024, the Marvelous London Decorator Showcase

Sophie Ashby, Ken Fulk, and Veere Grenney Associates are among the 20 international design firms participating in Wow!house 2024
The Source

What It Really Takes to Build a Satellite Office Abroad, According to Jessica Helgerson

Nearing the 25th year of her thriving Portland, Oregon–based firm, Helgerson sets out on the new challenge of launching her firm internationally

Carly Cushnie’s Collection With Lulu and Georgia Is a Necessity for Fashion Lovers

The fashion designer is ready to dress up your home with her furniture debut