Grotto: a graceful wooden sauna in the midst of Canada by PARTISANS Once in a while a design comes along that springs this sacrosanct question: why has nobody thought of this before? This peaceful, natural sauna set on the bay brings the best of the cleansing Nordic...

Helsinki’s newest design eatery, Story, by interior architect Joanna Laajisto As noted over on Desire to Inspire (additional photos!), there are a lot of things worthy of design aficionados’ attention in this project. The day light alone seems to flow nicely, which is...

Brilliant verandah courtyard terrace in the heart of Amsterdam, by Conny Deerenberg.  The combination of the wooden make-shift basin and plant beds with the piratey plank make for a brilliant desert island-like retreat. Can you see yourself with a good book, on this...

Solitary cabin in the woods: the stylish, decked, contemporarily-shaped treatment ideal for stargazing. Such a perfect retreat for one to wind down and get one’s energies back. A grill, a comfortable couch, and a beautiful window to look at the skies by all...

Coolest piece in this Hamptons house: hand-shaped bronze stools, nestled mozzarella sofa, or fireplace-library with a view? I do have a sweet spot for the sofa which I’d both love to drop in and have a bite of – but how great would a nap with a good book...