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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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
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
AD It Yourself
A DIY Sauna May Just Be the Luxury Wellness Amenity Your Home Needs—and It’s Surprisingly Easy to Do
A steamy retreat could be yours in five simple steps
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
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Architecture
Art Deco Architecture: Everything You Need to Know as the Style Turns 100
Known for its opulence and geometric forms, this look is being celebrated around the globe this year
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
Magazine
From a New Rosewood Hotel in Mexico To a Must-See Retrospective at the Tate Modern, These Are AD’s Discoveries of the Month
What to buy, where to go, who to know
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