Since this month is focused on renting and all that comes with it, I thought I would compile a list of our best rental tips in one bookmarkable place for you to keep at close reach. More

If I tried to fully describe Los Angeles to you, we'd be here all day; it's just too vast. Whatever you think LA is, you're right-- it's that and much more.  More than boobs, Botox and bottle service, we have a multi-cultural population, a diverse landscape and a thriving arts community.  And traffic...lots of traffic.  Still interested?  Okay, okay, I'll break it down for you.  

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Knowing what you want in a rental apartment is pretty easy: space, location, storage, beautiful floors, light, etc. Finding all of those things within your budget can be a bit more difficult. But before you even start contemplating your rental possibilities, you should probably know what your budget is, and fortunately, this step isn't all that difficult.

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When we talk about rentals, we so often focus on the worst. While it can be fun to share nightmare stories and tales of bad landlords and unkempt apartments, let’s forget about all of that right now and take a stroll on the other side of the tracks.

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There are small apartments, and then there are small apartments. Take, for example, these living spaces in Hong Kong, which are so tiny that they could only be photographed from above. More

Once in a while, I fall head-over-heels in love with a home. I can't always pinpoint why I fall for the place, but the feeling is strong. A recent article in the National Post, "The psychology of buying a home: Why do we love one place and not another?" offers some explanation. More

My boyfriend and I recently embarked on a search for an apartment in the now infamous rental market in San Francisco, attending open houses that feel like cattle calls, where prospective tenants line up with their binders full of personal information and checks made out for steep application fees… just to be considered. More

Last year, I had the huge honor of being a member of an Advisory Board to the Mayor for Bloomberg's adAPT micro unit project. Back in November, I met with my fellow board members and reviewed the finalists in the competition to help determine the design the city would move forward with. (Talk about a day to remember - it was all a bit of a dream come true for this design-obsessed editor.) Today, the Mayor announced the winning submission and the choice is a very interesting one. Super small and modular in construction, the 55 units will range from 250 to 370 square feet. Jump below for a look at one of the floor plans and a rendering of the interior... More

A few months ago, I wrote a post about the David Wright House, an endangered Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece in Phoenix. Well, with the New Year, comes new news. Good news, thankfully! More

Adaptive reuse is one of the best forms of creative and eco-friendly construction. Whether it's a former school house or church, buildings with a past life often make for some of the most interesting homes and interiors. This social hall in New York City is no exception — the 32-foot barrel arched ceilings, porthole windows, stage lighting and old wood floors make a for a one-of-a-kind residence. More