Antiques dealer Sylvain Lévy-Alban lives like royalty. Take the inlaid marble on the floor of a passage in his Paris apartment. "It's Sicilian from the 18th century," he says, "probably from a palace." The tapestry in the sitting room of Emperor Constantine going into battle? "It's 17th century; it belonged ... More

In the constant tug-of-war between past and future ways of life, there’s the occasional comforting overlap—a trend that combines elements of nostalgia with components of groundbreaking practicality and design. Wood-burning stoves are catching on like wildfire—or should I say, domestic fire—in the Hamptons this year. According to William Brunner at ... More

Vintage decor meets powerful performance in this range of bold, bright and utterly adorable kitchen appliances. Big Chill is able to pack modern technology (so you don’t have to skimp on capabilities) into a retro package, and the results are breathtaking. Choose from a dishwasher, wall oven, stove and ... More

Hamptons architecture may call to mind shingle-style mansions and gambrel-roofed monstrosities, but the area also has a strong tradition of experimental design and one of the higher concentrations of contemporary architecture in the Northeast, with homes designed by Norman Jaffe, Charles Gwathmey and Richard Meier. It’s also where many of architect ... More

Luxury homeowners are bringing back more from their travels than just a basic souvenir. Now more than ever, frequent fliers return from their trips with a clear vision for the dream pool and spa in their backyards. “I’ve had homeowners come back from vacations in Hawaii with pictures of ... More

In the past, wine cellars were hidden away in basements, intended more for functionality rather than aesthetics. But now, the latest trend in design changes everything. “Today we design wine cellars as a focal point within entertaining areas on the main floor,” says interior designer Lori Morris. The ... More

Postcards from Portugal inevitably feature Lisbon's old-world cobblestoned streets or the boat-dotted shores of Porto. But while these images are the ones most people associate with Europe's westernmost country, its stunning modern architecture is threatening to steal the scene. "From Frank Gehry to Rafael Moneo, the world's important architects have paid ... More

When U.K. publishing scion Philip Blackwell sold The Blackwell Group in 2006 he was in his late forties and not quite ready to retire—though no longer keen on office life in London, either. Suitably, his second act, Ultimate Library, curates libraries for hotels and private residences around the ... More

For the past 30 years, Ra Paulette has been digging in the desert. Unknown to the world until 2014, when the short documentary CaveDigger was nominated for an Oscar, Paulette has been single-handedly digging ornate, mesmeric, cathedral-like spaces into the Ojo Caliente sandstone of western New Mexico.   To date, 65-year-old ... More

A jumble of heels and loafers is no way to store a beautiful shoe collection, but keeping them consistently organized often throws people into a stress-induced panic. Well, implementing​ any system can be complicated, but I’ve simplified it so you can do it for yourself and keep it up. It’s​ called Organize ... More