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The Photos of Joan Didion That Defined the Californian Kitchen

Dwell

MARCH 28, 2023

Another series of photos, less famous than Wasser’s, captures a softer and sunnier portrait of the prolific writer. In these images, shot by fashion photographer Henry Clarke for a 1972 Vogue feature , Didion poses in the sun-soaked California kitchen of her family’s cliffside Malibu home. Each reads as more Californian than the last.

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Inside the new BAFTA headquarters by Benedetti Architects

Archinect

JUNE 20, 2023

Photo credit: Jim Stephenson Photo credit: Rory Mulvey The resulting 26,500-square-foot revamp includes “state-of-the-art spaces with maximum flexibility, balancing the charity’s educational work with members’ needs and revenue.

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10 new kitchen designs we enjoyed this week

Archinect

MARCH 25, 2023

Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Kitchen Spaces. Tip: use the handy FOLLOW feature to easily keep up-to-date with all your favorite Archinect profiles.

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Eight kitchens with striking material palettes of contrasting colours and textures

Deezen

APRIL 20, 2024

In this lookbook , we collect eight kitchens that contrast rough and smooth textures, glossy and grainy surfaces, and a variety of colours for an overall eye-catching interior. The kitchens in this roundup exemplify how a combination of seemingly clashing materials can create a rich and interesting palette.

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Álvaro Siza’s first U.S. building completes in New York City

Archinect

JUNE 1, 2022

New photos have been released of Álvaro Siza’s completed 611 West 56th Street , the Pritzker Prize-winning architect’s first designed building in the United States. The 35-story luxury condo tower in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood stands 450 feet tall and consists of 77 residences.

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After a Barbara Bestor Remodel, This $2.3M L.A. Bungalow Shines With Natural Light

Dwell

APRIL 22, 2024

The central hub and communal space of the house is its spacious kitchen. Exposed beams stretch across the main level, connecting the living areas and kitchen. Photo by Sterling Reed Photo by Sterling Reed Exposed beams stretch across the main level, connecting the living areas and kitchen.

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Nine home interiors brightened with colourful window frames

Deezen

APRIL 21, 2024

Photo by Fred Howarth Camberwell Cork House, UK, by Delve Architects A bright forest green paint lines the window frames at Camberwell Cork House, helping to draw focus to the lush planting outside. The windows are complemented by more subtle pops of pink inside, including the kitchen splashback and metal legs of the dining chairs.

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This $1.2M Denver Midcentury Is Not Your Average A-Frame

Dwell

APRIL 15, 2024

Light streaming in through ceiling-height triangular windows bounces across the vaulted ceilings through the kitchen and living room. The fully remodeled kitchen is simple, functional, and celebrates natural light. Photo courtesy of Fantastic Frank See the full story on Dwell.com: This $1.2M for a House With Ocean Views.

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Eight inviting breakfast nooks for easy-going mornings

Deezen

MARCH 3, 2024

For our latest lookbook , we've rounded up eight kitchens with welcoming breakfast nooks of different shapes and sizes that provide a relaxed place to enjoy a meal. Typically tucked into a corner in or near the kitchen, breakfast nooks offer compact dining spaces that are more casual than a formal dining room and cosier than an island bar.

Renovation

Renovation Windows Inspiration Home

Eight homes with light-filled kitchens from Australia to Slovenia

Deezen

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

For our latest lookbook , we've chosen eight kitchens in contemporary homes where strategically placed windows and glazing create well-lit spaces for cooking and spending quality time with family and friends. She sees the new kitchen, which features a kitchen island with a worktop of recycled Australian hardwood, as the centre of the home.

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Eight kitchens with floor-to-ceiling cabinets that cleverly conceal clutter

Deezen

JANUARY 13, 2024

Kitchens can often be difficult to keep tidy, but this lookbook demonstrates how floor-to-ceiling cabinets are an effective way to streamline and create clutter-free backdrops for food prep. Traditionally, kitchens are designed with floor and wall cabinets dropped below the ceiling to ensure they are reachable.

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Judy Garland’s Famed Bel Air Estate Hits the Market for $11.5M

Dwell

APRIL 9, 2024

The chef’s kitchen offers top-of-the-line appliances, an expansive marble island, a sun-drenched breakfast nook, and access to the backyard. Photo by Paul Barnaby Photo by Paul Barnaby Marble caps the countertops in the kitchen, which comes complete with custom cabinetry and high-end appliances.

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Dezeen's top 10 lookbooks of 2023

Deezen

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Continuing our 2023 review , we revisit the most popular lookbooks of the year – from minimalist bedrooms and biophilic homes to marble-lined bathrooms and kitchens with tiled worktops. Read on to discover 10 of our most popular lookbooks of 2023: Above: photo by Imagen Subliminal.

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If You’ve Always Wanted to Live in a Yurt, Here’s a Pair for $1.2M

Dwell

APRIL 10, 2024

The main yurt includes a chef’s kitchen that leads into the living room featuring expansive windows and breathtaking views. Photo by Simon Feldman Studio, Inc. Photo by Simon Feldman Studio, Inc. Photo by Simon Feldman Studio, Inc. hours from New York City, this is a nature enthusiast’s dream home. Desert Home

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Brass-Lined Arches Connect The Kitchen With The Dining Room Inside This Home

Contemporist

APRIL 2, 2024

Architecture and art studio Svima, has shared photos of a kitchen and living room they updated, with the kitchen featuring brass-lined arches.

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This $1M Midcentury Stunner Just Hit the Market for the First Time in 50 Years

Dwell

APRIL 19, 2024

The kitchen has original wood cabinets and beautiful views of the walled, rear-screened enclosure. The open reading room is off the kitchen, and to the left of the front door. Photo courtesy of ARISTA REALTY Photo courtesy of ARISTA REALTY Wood-trimmed, floor-to-ceiling glazing wraps around the living and dining areas.

Home

Home Windows Inspiration Housing

Eight colourful renovations that use vibrant shades to transform the home

Deezen

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

From a bold blue apartment in Paris to an all-lilac kitchen in Stockholm , this lookbook rounds up renovations that cleverly use bright colours to update and refresh home interiors. This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive.

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Eight kitchen islands that have sleek waterfall edges

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

For our latest lookbook , we spotlight eight contemporary kitchens that centre on islands with waterfall countertops made from concrete, stone and chunky terrazzo. As its name suggests, a waterfall edge is a style of kitchen island or cabinet where the countertop appears to flow seamlessly from the surface to the ground.

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Kirsten Dunst’s NYC Penthouse Hits the Market for $7M

Dwell

APRIL 12, 2024

An open chef’s kitchen features a full suite of high-end appliances, marble counters, and custom cabinetry. Photo by Travis Mark for Corcoran Photo by Travis Mark for Corcoran The airy kitchen comes with long countertops, custom cabinetry, and bespoke appliances.

Windows

Windows Glass Space Design

Eight concrete kitchens with raw and tactile surfaces

Deezen

MAY 27, 2023

Kitchens with exposed concrete surfaces take centre stage in this lookbook , which includes homes in Mexico, Japan and Ireland. Concrete is a ubiquitous material in architecture, but it is less commonly used in interiors – particularly in residential spaces such as kitchens.

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$2.1M for a House With Ocean Views. In Malibu? In a Trailer Park?

Dwell

APRIL 15, 2024

The couple retained the peaked ceilings in the main space, while reorganizing the rooms to open up what was once a galley kitchen to the living and dining areas. Photo by Jeff Wohlgemuth Designers and founders of WHLF Studio, Cándida and Jeff, who were living in Venice before, fell in love with the family- and kid-friendly community. "It

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Eight home interiors where mezzanines maximise usable space

Deezen

APRIL 6, 2024

Photo by David Dworkind Hickson Residence, Canada, by Ménard Dworkind Located on the south shore of Montreal , this 1980s house was renovated by local studio Ménard Dworkind and features rounded plaster details and a terracotta fireplace.

Interior

Interior Space Home Renovation

Eight textural kitchens that combine stone and wood surfaces

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

For this lookbook , we've collected eight kitchen interiors that marry the natural textures of wood and stone to create visual interest while remaining practical. In these kitchens, the natural grain of wood is complemented by striking stone surfaces, including cool-toned limestone, travertine, and a range of dramatically veined marble.

Renovation

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In Atlanta, a Surprisingly Airy Brick House Hits the Market for $2M

Dwell

APRIL 1, 2024

The residence, boasting an outdoor oasis complete with a newly installed saline pool and outdoor kitchen, captivates with its intelligent use of natural light, achieved through oversized commercial-grade windows. acres From the Agent : " Boutique builder Bryan Craig harmoniously blends contemporary design with functional elegance. This $2.8M

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In Toronto, a Vibrant Midcentury With Its Own Putting Green Seeks $1.4M

Dwell

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Notable features include a spa-like primary suite with cathedral ceilings, a cozy Bunkie ADU with heat and electricity, heated floors in all washrooms, a designer kitchen, and floor-to-ceiling aluminum windows." Set atop a hillside lot, the multilevel home features ample covered outdoor space.

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Eight closed staircases in tactile materials and sculptural shapes

Deezen

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Photo by Alex Baxter Barn at the Ahof, the Netherlands, by Julia van Beuningen Architectural designer Julia van Beuningen created a spiral staircase made from plywood for this barn conversion in the Netherlands. This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive.

Materials

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From Pot Fillers to Steam Showers, These Homeowners Installed the Luxury Fixtures of Your Dreams

Dwell

MARCH 12, 2024

We talked to the people who indulged in the fancy kitchen and bath flourishes you haven’t yet convinced yourself you need about the items they now can’t live without. Photo: Maggie Shannon Today’s kitchens are more than a place to make meals. A well-stocked kitchen prioritizes pleasure while putting the fun in function. "All

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Emma Stone Lists Her Pastel-Filled Los Angeles Pad for $4M

Dwell

JANUARY 31, 2024

Notable features include: double-height vaulted ceilings in the kitchen, a new separate guesthouse with a living room/kitchen and bedroom suite, and a sizable, flat yard. The home is also close to Century City shopping and cafes, with Clementine less than a block away."

Remodeling

Remodeling Renovation Home Inspiration

In Los Angeles, an Adorable Bungalow With a Backyard ADU Asks $1.4M

Dwell

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Weather Architecture gave the 1911 craftsman a top top-down overhaul—complete with cathedral ceilings and an updated kitchen—while preserving its period charm. The open-plan interior features a remodeled kitchen that opens directly to the backyard. Related stories: The Iconic Evans House Lands Back on the Market for $2.2M

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Remodeling Renovation Modern Home

Before & After: From Pegboards to Terrazzo, This Swervy Oakland Bungalow Has It All

Dwell

MARCH 25, 2024

There’s the poppy Concrete Collaborative terrazzo island in the kitchen, the pegboard storage space in the entryway, the surprising Sandberg Elin wallpaper in the powder room. He started by taking out as many walls as possible between the entryway, living room, dining room, and kitchen. "We Built-in cat cubby ? You know it.)

IT

IT Renovation Windows Home

Ten New York City loft interiors that make innovative use of open space

Deezen

JANUARY 28, 2024

For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring kitchens with floor-to-ceiling cabinets , well-designed sheds and outbuildings and interiors created on a budget. This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive.

Innovation

Innovation Interior Cities Space

This $1.6M Eichler Near Malibu Just Got a Down-to-the-Studs Remodel

Dwell

MARCH 11, 2024

Photo by Jeff Wohlgemuth Photo by Jeff Wohlgemuth The vaulted living area has a tall brick fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the backyard. Photo by Jeff Wohlgemuth See the full story on Dwell.com: This $1.6M A new roof was also added in fall 2023."

Remodeling

Remodeling Renovation Glass Safety

The Past Meets the Present in This 1920s Hollywood Hills Tudor Asking $2.9M

Dwell

JANUARY 19, 2024

Luxurious stainless-steel appliances complement the classically designed custom kitchen cabinetry along with a mahogany wine closet ideally situated in the designated bar area. Photo by CS8 Photo Photo by CS8 Photo A large skylight allows sunshine to sweep across the remodeled kitchen.

Remodeling

Remodeling Contemporary Renovation Glass

Ten dining rooms where built-in seating provides extra space around the table

Deezen

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Built-in seating is a popular solution in kitchens and dining rooms where the optimal position for a table is along a wall rather than in the centre of the space. For more inspiration, other recent lookbooks feature colourful shower rooms and kitchens with tiled worktops. A custom-made bench anchors this space to the side wall.

Space

Space Remodeling Renovation Housing

Asking $1.3M, This Palm Springs Midcentury Checks All the Retro Boxes

Dwell

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The 1950s gem comes with breeze blocks, a kidney pool, and a vintage kitchen with fresh appliances. Many authentic vintage features still remain including the original Boomerang kitchen. The highlight of the resort-like backyard is a stunning pool and spa painted by renowned artist Alex Proba.

Renovation

Renovation Contemporary Art Home

This $1.9M Home With a Domed Oasis Is Out of This World

Dwell

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The original open living concept is immediately present with the kitchen, awaiting its reawakening, flowing with ease to a generous gathering room with a deck for indoor/outdoor entertaining." Photo by Maksim Akelin See the full story on Dwell.com: This $1.9M A Lovingly Restored Garden State Colonial Asks $5M

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Every Day Feels Like Summer Camp at This Montana Compound Seeking $15M

Dwell

APRIL 17, 2024

Totaling over 15,000 square feet in seven structures, including: a main house with 1 bedroom, a lake house with five suites, a tree house with three suites, a lodge, a kitchen house, a gate house, and the original cabin. The property is being sold furnished." Stone Creek Camp sits on a lush 16.68-acre acre lot overlooking Flathead Lake.

Structure

Structure Housing Environment Architect

Eight earthy kitchens where terracotta tiles add warmth and tactility

Deezen

APRIL 9, 2023

For this lookbook , we've collated eight kitchens from Dezeen's archive that use terracotta tiling to bring a sense of warmth into the functional space. Used as a backsplash or flooring, this can bring some much-needed colour and texture into the kitchen while helping to create a connection to the outdoors.

Inspiration

Inspiration Exterior Visualization Home

Eight homes with practical and stylish built-in window seats

Deezen

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring interiors created on a budget , immersive saunas and light-filled kitchens. Photo by Antoine Huot Nicolai Paris, France, by NOA This Network of Architecture -designed Marais apartment inside a converted hotel has been outfitted with a selection of custom-made oak furniture.

Windows

Windows Home Inspiration Interior

Eight imaginative home interiors created on a budget

Deezen

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Photo by José Hevia 10K House, Spain, by Takk Renovated on a material budget of only 10,000 euros, this Barcelona apartment takes raw, pared-back aesthetics to extremes. Ductwork and wiring was left exposed with only simple light fittings, while the timber structure is left uncovered on the walls and used for kitchen and storage units.

Interior

Interior Home Renovation Inspiration

Ten kitchens with polished granite surfaces

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

The durable, stain-resistant qualities of granite make it a choice material for kitchens. Our latest lookbook showcases 10 kitchens on Dezeen that celebrate the light-coloured stone. Today, the versatile material is often used as an alternative to marble to top kitchen counters and work surfaces, as well as in bathrooms or on floors.

Interior

Interior Residential Inspiration Art

Ten inspiring living spaces punctuated by structural columns

Deezen

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Photo by Pier Carthew Kerr, Australia, by SSdH The industrial past of this mezzanine apartment in Melbourne is apparent thanks to the I-beams that crisscross the space and the pair of thick plastered columns in two corners of its living room. The style was popular in ancient Greek and Roman architecture.

Structure

Structure Inspiration Space Interior

This $5M Sonoma Home Has Walls of Glass and Views for Days

Dwell

APRIL 11, 2024

Photo by Adam Potts of Adam Potts Photography Photo by Adam Potts of Adam Potts Photography A wide central island, complete with a wine fridge, anchors the light-filled kitchen. Photo by Adam Potts of Adam Potts Photography See the full story on Dwell.com: This $5M Sonoma Home Has Walls of Glass and Views for Days

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Eight kitchens with tiled worktops that are pretty but practical

Deezen

AUGUST 6, 2023

A kitchen with a statement oxblood-colour island and another with curved child-friendly counters feature in our latest lookbook , which spotlights eight worktops that are covered in tiles. This rich, jewel-toned finish was complemented by chequerboard mosaic tiling across the floor and shiny brass legs for the end kitchen counters.

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The Photos of Joan Didion That Defined the Californian Kitchen

Inside the new BAFTA headquarters by Benedetti Architects

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Judy Garland’s Famed Bel Air Estate Hits the Market for $11.5M

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This $1M Midcentury Stunner Just Hit the Market for the First Time in 50 Years

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$2.1M for a House With Ocean Views. In Malibu? In a Trailer Park?

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In Atlanta, a Surprisingly Airy Brick House Hits the Market for $2M

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This $1.6M Eichler Near Malibu Just Got a Down-to-the-Studs Remodel

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Ten kitchens with polished granite surfaces

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This $5M Sonoma Home Has Walls of Glass and Views for Days

Eight kitchens with tiled worktops that are pretty but practical

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