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Katherine McLaughlin

Katherine McLaughlin is the digital features editor at Architectural Digest where she covers architecture and design news, travel, and real estate, among other things. Previously, she wrote trend, lifestyle, and DIY stories for AD as a freelancer as well as contributing to other publications such as The New York Times, Insider, Real Simple, and Well + Good. She graduated from The New School and lives in Brooklyn.

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Twitter: @mclkatherine

It’s a Thing

iCarly, Myself: Why "Nestalgia" Is Taking Over Gen Z's Bedroom Decor

The hottest decorator right now? Your inner child
Architecture + Design

13 Facts About Frank Lloyd Wright You Didn’t Know

Including a 1925 arrest and the side hustle that made him more money than architecture
Architecture + Design

Is Trump About to Redesign the Golden Gate Bridge?

A newly established design advisory committee will shape what transportation systems look like under the Trump administration
Architecture + Design

Jeddah Tower Will Soon Be the World’s Tallest Skyscraper—Here’s Everything to Know About the Monumental Project

When finished, the skyscraper will be nearly 11 times the height of the Statue of Liberty
It’s a Thing

It’s Cold Out—Your Lamp Needs a Sweater

Knit lampshades add texture and humor to a home
Architecture + Design

Mandy Moore’s Interior Designer Weaves Organic Modernism Magic Into Every Home

Get to know Sarah Sherman Samuel and her nature-inspired style
Travel

In Greenland, Design Meets Glaciers, Gravesites, and a Galactic Ocean

My summer trip to the world’s largest island was as stylish as it was adventurous
I Tried It

I Tried It: The Koala Wanda Sofa Bed Is a Triple Threat

It folds out into a sleep surface, features hidden storage, and includes a comfy topper
2025 Design Rewind

Kendall! Lenny! Walton! These Were Your Favorite Home Tours This Year

From celebrity manses to extreme minimalism, you couldn’t get enough of these places
Architecture + Design

Maximalist Decor Is Back—Here’s How to Not Let It Intimidate You

Defined by striking colors and patterns, these interiors prove the joy behind a more-is-more mindset 
Architecture + Design

The Tallest Building in the US Will Be in Oklahoma—See What It Will Look Like

Plus, a look at the country’s current tallest towers
Discoveries

Nordic Knots Home Launches Bedding for the Bold

Plus, inside New York City’s chic new general store, a fresh source for vintage garden furniture, and more AD Discoveries this month
Travel

Detroit Is Booming—And It’s a Must Visit for Design Lovers

The best way to explore Motor City? By car, of course.
Architecture + Design

How This Frank Lloyd Wright House Became a Certified Hollywood Star

Nestled atop a hill in Southern California, the home has made more than 80 onscreen appearances
News

Lenny! Dakota! Marc! Our New Book Goes Behind the Scenes of AD's Most Iconic Home Tours

In AD at Home, Amy Astley takes readers on a journey through the best of the glossy, sharing behind-the-scenes anecdotes about some of the most spectacular homes we’ve ever visited
AD It Yourself

How to Clean Windows 101: A Step-by-Step Guide

Let the sunshine in through streak-free glass with these expert tips and tricks on how to clean windows
Architecture + Design

Do You Actually Know How Much it Costs to Paint a House?

From labor to material costs, AD’s guide covers everything you need to know about painting a house—inside and out