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For Kinds of Kindness, Yorgos Lanthimos Had a Totally Different Approach to World-Building

Director Yorgos Lanthimos and production designer Anthony Gasparro tell AD how the film revealed itself to them through location scouting in New Orleans

Inside a Century-Old LA Home Where the Sun Never Seems to Set

The brief for the Spanish Revival: laid-back vacation in Italy
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7 Easy and Affordable DIY Backyard Ideas to Try Now

These quick improvements will elevate your backyard into a beautiful space for summertime entertaining—and can be done this weekend

The Conversation Pit: Everything You Need to Know About the Sunken Living Room

From its long and international history to its midcentury-modern popularity, we delve into the history and appeal of the conversation pit

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
Set Design

After Fantasmas, We’re More Obsessed With Julio Torres’s Visual World Than Ever Before

The comedian and writer worked with production designer Tommaso Ortino to create a version of NYC unlike anything we’ve seen
Celebrity Real Estate

Inside LeBron James’s Houses: A Peek Into His Sizable Real Estate Portfolio

The NBA star owns properties in his home state of Ohio, in Florida, and in California
On the Market

A Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian Home Lists for $1.85 Million in Michigan

The property recently underwent a $800,000 renovation and is now ready for its next steward

Inside a Modern Home With a Detachable Office on Wheels

Today AD travels to the woodlands of the Pacific Northwest to tour Maxon House. Designed by Tom Kundig, owner of Olson Kundig Architects, Maxon House is a modern home revolutionizing the work commute. Work/life balance is given new meaning in Kundig’s design–a fully detachable home office on wheels journeys across a functional rail track into the forest creating an innovative work-from-home setup. With no shortage of ingenious features, Maxon House is a marriage of form and function and a prime example of modernist design.
Set Design

6 Secrets About the Seinfeld Sets You Probably Didn’t Know

AD looks back behind the scenes of the show about nothing ahead of the 35th anniversary of its premiere
Travel

5 Popular European Cities Will Now Charge You Extra to Visit

In the face of displeased residents and rising prices, these towns have introduced a tourist fee
Culture + Lifestyle

Lesbian Bars Are Back From the Brink

An uptick in the number of spaces for queer women holds promise for the future
Reno Diary

This Tuxedo Kitchen in Boston Draws Inspiration From James Bond

Original bricks and beams showcase history while new appliances and tilework add polish
The Drop List

The Most Fashionable Directors According to A24, Cheeky Candle Collabs, and Other New Products We Loved in June

Including lots of cleaning essentials to deep clean your space and some high fashion travel accessories for summer
Shop Smarter

13 Best Comforters on Amazon For Bedtime Bliss

Luxurious sleep and fast delivery? We’re sold
Sleep Week

The 12 Best Mattresses of 2024 Tested by Sleep Experts

Sweet dreams are made of these
Save a Buck

The Best 4th of July Mattress Sales & Deals Happening Right Now

Here are all of the Clever-approved mattress brands running 4th of July Deals
Save a Buck

27 Fourth of July Furniture and Decor Sales (2024) to Shop ASAP

Including deals from Castlery, Floyd, Outer, and more
Shop Smarter

31 Best Coffee Tables for Every Style and Budget

These coffee tables are worth every penny
Save a Buck

The Best Early Prime Day Home Deals 2024—Our Editors’ Picks

Our top recommendations for early Prime Day shopping
The Grand Tour

Every Inch of Space Is Useful in This 269-Square-Foot Paris Home

Three small rooms were combined into one for the light-filled attic apartment
Behind the Design

6 Clever Design Ideas Worth Revisiting From This Season’s Decorator Show Houses

These experimental, pattern-packed showcases were full of inspiration—here are the design ideas from them we're eager to try
Save a Buck

24 Early Prime Day Furniture Deals (2024) to Scoop Up Right Now

Amazon’s first Prime Day of the year is coming—get your wallet ready
Designer Takes

7 Limewash Paints Designers Love

Ready to jump on the limewash bandwagon? Start with these expert-approved shades
The Grand Tour

Sam Jay and Yanise Monet’s Harlem Brownstone Is the Perfect Place for Respite and Recreation

The vibrant home is filled with color, patterns, and more than a few Legos
Celebrity Real Estate

Like Its Owner, Marilyn Monroe’s Home Will Live Forever

The Spanish colonial has been declared a cultural-historic landmark after the current owners sought to tear it down
Celebrity Real Estate

Barbra Streisand’s Former Art Deco Town House Lists for $18 Million

The legendary performer bought this historic NYC home in 1970
Shop Smarter

19 First Apartment Essentials For Building a Welcoming Space

It can be intimidating to fill a home for the first time—so we’ve curated the perfect stater pack for your starter space