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Thursday, June 25, 2026

Inside Andy Cohen’s Hamptons Beach Home | Open Door | Architectural Digest

In this Architectural Digest episode, Andy Cohen gives a tour of his colorful, vibrant beach home in the Hamptons. Designed by architect Gordon Kahn with interiors by Jackie Greenberg, the home is built to prioritize indoor-outdoor living and provide a relaxing summer escape for his family and friends.

Key Highlights of the Home Tour:

The Everything Room (0:26): A multi-functional living and dining space that serves as the heart of the home, featuring Brazilian furniture and an informal vibe.
Ocean Connection (1:31, 3:28, 6:37): The home is designed to maximize views and sounds of the Atlantic Ocean. Andy highlights the importance of the ocean as therapy, noting he starts and ends his days with a swim.
Family-Friendly Design (3:54, 9:06): The house includes playful spaces for his children, including a deck with a "kajoozi" (jacuzzi), a unique spiral staircase that he plans to convert into an elevator in the future, and custom-designed, colorful bedrooms.
Primary Suite (5:41): Andy's personal "happy place," which features panoramic views, a private deck, and an outdoor shower that he prefers over indoor options during the summer.
Roof Deck (8:10): Described as the Pista Resistance, this space is used for long, sunset cocktail hours and meditative evenings under the stars.

Throughout the tour, Andy emphasizes that the house is a "green light" for his friends to visit, embodying a welcoming, casual, and colorful atmosphere that celebrates his love for bold design and beachside living.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Inside Designer Tory Burch’s Paris Home, Filled With Wonderful Objects | Vogue

In this Vogue feature, designer Tory Burch invites viewers into her charming Parisian apartment, which she shares with her husband, Pierre-Yves Roussel. Reflecting her philosophy that a home should feel "collected, not decorated," the space is filled with deeply personal objects and art that blend history, family heritage, and global influences.

Key Highlights of the Home:

Art & Antiques: Upon entry, visitors are greeted by a 17th-century painting of a man with a pickaxe, followed by elegant chairs once owned by the iconic Hubert de Givenchy (0:44-1:53).
Eclectic Collections: Tory showcases her antique Staffordshire cow creamers in the kitchen (2:08-2:40), a Claude Lalanne bronze apple (a gift representing their move to New York) (2:58-3:27), and Félix Bracquemond plates in the dining room (7:14-7:44).
Design Inspiration: The apartment features expert interior work by Studio Peregalli and Daniel Romualdez (2:40-2:53), incorporating hidden storage and symmetry to maximize the space (6:59-7:13, 8:09-8:27).
Personal Touches: The bedroom and dressing area draw inspiration from an 18th-century men’s vest (9:15-9:37), and Tory highlights cherished family mementos, including a charm necklace belonging to her father (10:22-11:06).
Garden Sanctuary: Designed with Madison Cox, the serene garden features Japanese maples, hydrangeas, and a 16th-century statue of Flora, goddess of gardens (5:39-6:35).
Fashion & Artisanship: Tory shares her appreciation for unique craft, such as her collaboration with artisan Nidhi Garg Allen on a handwoven bag inspired by her childhood concert-going days (11:54-12:41).

Monday, May 18, 2026

An Architect’s Hidden Bedroom Inside His 420-Sq-Ft NYC Studio | Architectural Digest

This video features architect Brian Messana of Messana O'Rorke providing a tour of his 420-square-foot studio apartment in New York City's West Village. Known as the "jewel box," the space is designed to maximize functionality and airiness while minimizing visual clutter.

Key design highlights include:

The "Jewel Box" Bedroom: A central feature of the studio, this 7'2" cube is clad in unlacquered, living brass (3:02). It functions as a private, elevated bedroom with storage space underneath (3:36) and is designed like a piece of art that doesn't reach the ceiling to maintain the room's scale (3:51).
Storage Strategy: To avoid visual noise, Messana lined the north and south walls with integrated storage for clothing, books, and shoes (4:19). The closets feature both atmospheric cove lighting and task lighting (4:45).
Living Area & Multifunctional Furniture: The living room serves as a comfortable place to relax and watch movies, with a recessed, brass-framed television (6:54). Messana emphasizes that every piece of furniture, including their expandable table, was meticulously curated for both scale and function (5:53).
Concealed Kitchen: The kitchen features fully retractable doors that allow the space to transform between a functional cooking area and a clean, minimalist living space (7:15). It includes high-end appliances like a dishwasher, induction cooktop, and steam oven (7:46).
Workspace & Bathroom: The apartment includes a flexible workspace area that doubles as a dining spot (8:42). The bathroom is hidden behind a secret door integrated into the fumed oak closet wall, finished in Carrera marble with hidden medicine cabinets to create the illusion of a larger space (9:44).

Messana concludes that the project's goal was to master the art of organization, similar to the design of a ship or recreational vehicle, resulting in a tranquil home that feels much larger than its actual footprint (10:36).