American Houses

On an empty plot of rural land in New York State, interior designer Steven Gambrel and his architect collaborators have conjured this elegant newbuild, which feels both contemporary and rich in history, imposing yet comfortable

For interior designer Avery Cox, a client's tight budget necessitated an ingenious approach to bringing colour and character back to this overly modernised 1920s house

Called in to decorate this farmhouse and barn in the Pennsylvania countryside, Madeline Hause filled it with characterful antiques and judiciously chosen contemporary elements, creating a tranquil backdrop for family life

Since his arrival in New York in the 1970s, British-born restaurateur Keith McNally has forged his own path, letting neither convention nor building regulations stand in his way. He tells us what brought him to the apartment he rents in SoHo and how its singular style came together

After several years moving from project to project, Tara Mangini and Percy Bright have settled in this farmhouse in Upstate New York, which epitomises their appreciation of quality craftsmanship and a homespun, Scandinavian-inspired approach to design

Looking for a rural retreat close to their Manhattan home, the owners of this house were sold on its 50 acres of Connecticut countryside, though less impressed by the original 1920s building. But with the help of designer Hugh Leslie, they have created a timeless home in the same beautiful spot

Designer Nina Farmer strikes wanderlust in a New England brick house in historic Massachusetts

A move from London to Miami saw this couple collecting favourite antiques and fabrics, before installing them an ocean away. The result is a warm and eclectic family home.

Working with decorator—and longtime friend—Rita Konig, tastemaker Deborah Needleman takes the slow approach in crafting her house.

Using a combination of textures, antiques and botanical prints, Nina Carbone has brought warmth to this expansive family home

In an archive story from 2018, we look back at when two architects bought one of the smallest houses in New York, they transformed the interior, creating a bijou interior with a sense of spaciousness that belies its exterior appearance

On the lip of a granite rock in Maine’s storied Down East peninsula, Maura McEvoy celebrates a beautifully preserved mid-century house by the architect Emily Muir, in an exclusive extract from The Maine House II

Creating a newbuild with soul can be a challenge, but thanks to American design firm Ashe Leandro this barn-like home on Martha's Vineyard belonging to comedian Seth Meyers has it in spades, combining a quiet palette with a well-chosen mix of reclaimed materials

After trading in Brooklyn's busy sidewalks for tree-lined pathways in suburban Philadelphia, a young family sought to put down roots in their ‘forever’ home during a difficult time – and called upon the interior designer Chauncey Boothby for an elegant, fast-paced refresh

Called to bring personality to a new-build house in Connecticut, Elizabeth Hay applied her clever blend of bright colours and patterned fabrics to enliven the blank canvas and make it suitable for every season

In an archive story from 1996, we look back at Graydon and Cynthia Carter's life with their four children in one of New York's most venerable apartment buildings

Martha Mulholland has created a welcoming house for a young couple with 'a narrative that is more than the sum of its parts.'

Having set her heart on buying within a small area in the smart Cow Hollow neighbourhood of San Francisco, interior designer Lauren Weiss was delighted to find the perfect house and set about using a warm palette to make the most of the California light in this three-storey terrace

It was a case of right place, right time for Mike and Becky Goss when the barn next to their 19th-century Connecticut farmhouse came up for sale. This plot offered an opportunity to commission a newbuild, providing the extra space that they needed and allowing them to embrace a more modern aesthetic.