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Small Spaces

This 430-Square-Foot Parisian Pied-à-Terre Features a “Rocket Desk” and Other Small-Space Hacks

The architects drew inspiration from the ingenious spirit of the 1950s to create an art-filled home for an American gallerist
Small Spaces

French Architects Share Their Best Space Saving Tips—Even in a 161-Square-Foot Apartment

A dining table hidden in a wall, a step used as a bench, a sculptural partition that redefines space, and more ingenious hacks straight out of Parisian small spaces
Small Spaces

4 Built-in Beds For Small Spaces, From Window Nooks to Artsy Attics

No wonder this space-saving sleeper option is a favorite of interior designers
Travel

15 Architectural Destinations to Add to Your Must-Visit List in 2026

From Norwegian Art Nouveau to Chinese temples in Malaysia, make sure your vacation includes visits to these wonders of the world
Destinations

On a Volcanic Japanese Island, a Local Art Collective Has Transformed a House Into a Geothermal Cavern

目[mé] has furthered its reputation as a sensory disruptor by reinventing Japanese sites in unusual ways
Innovative Design

Transparent Toilets Take Tokyo’s Culture of Hygiene to the Next Level

Don't worry—once their doors are locked, smart glass technology ensures the exteriors become opaque
Small Spaces

This 323-Square-Foot Paris Apartment Is a “Cream-Colored Envelope” with Touch of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Atelier Opale reimagined several former maids’ rooms in Saint-Germain-des-Prés as an artist’s paradise
Small Spaces

This Belgian Interior Designer’s Paris Apartment Is An Ode To Minimalist Hotel Suites

With six windows and no internal doors, Marie Stadsbader’s pied-à-terre harnesses stainless steel accents and Japanese noren to let the city of light in
Small Spaces

This 151-Square-Foot Paris Apartment Takes Inspiration From 1920s Ocean Liners

Perched on a hill in the city’s Belleville neighborhood, this compact apartment was designed with efficiency and ergonomics in mind
Small Spaces

How a French Chef Renovated His 484-Square-Foot Home With Dinner Parties in Mind

The apartment near Paris’s Canal Saint-Martin now boasts a brand-new layout with custom millwork and Plexiglass doors
Small Spaces

This 161 Square-Foot Attic in Paris Boasts Budget Mahogany Panels and Versatile Furniture

Architect Hélène Lacombe reimagined a small, sunny studio in Montmartre as a savvy, elegant cocoon
Small Spaces

A Colorful 646-Square-Foot Apartment Takes Inspiration From the Glittering Lights of Pigalle

Atelier HA concocts an expert mix of mirrors, lacquer, and pop colors for restaurateur clients
Home Tour

In an English Farmhouse, a Young Designer Creates a Serene Retreat For His Celeb Client

Jobe Burns’s redesign of a 300-year-old house for a famous British artist celebrates the historic home’s past
Small Spaces

This 538-Square-Foot Apartment In France Uses Coffee As Its Color Palette

Located in an old building in a suburb on Paris’s western edge, this home is a velvety haven
Small Spaces

A Versailles Apartment Gets a Palatial Makeover

Interior designers Inès Deschodt and Johanne Le Griffon reimagined a culinary client’s home in a historic mansion
Small Spaces

In This Parisian Studio, a Sofa Bed Inspired the Decor

This unusual space was converted into a short-term rental, making the most of its glass roof and tranquil views
Small Spaces

A 300-Square-Foot Apartment Is Made Over on a Student Budget

Studio Inaugure reimagined this two-room Parisian apartment using rounded half-arches as an elegant motif
Small Spaces

This 258-Square-Foot Apartment in Paris Is Part Minimalist, Part Mediterranean

The 19th-century pied-à-terre is crafted with the Franco-Spanish owners in mind
Home Tours

Tour This ’70s Inspired Villa in the South of France

Interior designer Margaux Fritz called upon midcentury Los Angeles to merge interior and exterior