Advertising
Advertising

Sarah Akkoush

Sarah is a real estate developer by day and a writer by night. She can usually be found hustling, napping, or scooting up and down the hills of San Francisco on her Vespa.

Written by

All-white kitchen in a historic Brooklyn town house

It's Back to Basics for This 1901 Brooklyn Town House

A tasteless remodel undone in Boerum Hill.
April 3, 2016
A Brooklyn kitchen with white cabinets and open shelving

Ever Dream of Taking Over Your Neighbor’s Apartment?

Patience pays off when a Brooklyn family expands into the open unit beneath theirs.
March 30, 2016
Desk that doubles as radiator cover in small space.

Our Dorm Definitely Did Not Look Like This

In Poznan, Poland, architect Adam Wierciński transforms a 1929 residential flat into student dwellings for four.
March 23, 2016
Rear addition to a historic Melbourne-area home

Just Redo It: A Home Near Melbourne Takes Another Stab at a Dated '80s Addition

A renovation navigates tough zoning, netting a small home some extra space.
March 16, 2016
Hallway and closet at a London flat

Brass Is Everywhere at this Classical-Meets-Modern Flat in London

Custom fittings and clean lines define the elegant city home.
February 26, 2016
A Seattle home and courtyard

Two Very Different Styles, a Gabled Studio and Modern Box, Marry at a Seattle Home

The versatile dwelling boasts a self-contained art studio for one of its residents.
February 24, 2016
Amsterdam kitchen with hot-rolled steel cabinetry

An 18th-Century Sugar Refinery in Amsterdam Becomes a Modern Loft

Along a picturesque canal, a historic building receives a clean renovation.
January 27, 2016
Raw House living room

A Sustainable Mexican Retreat Made of Raw, Readily Available Materials

This modern abode in Mérida, Mexico, makes a bold statement with simple materials.
January 15, 2016
Ipe addition in Menlo Park

An Indoor-Outdoor Renovation for a 1950s Ranch House in the Bay Area

This addition and renovation of a midcentury California ranch home is tied together with warm ipe wood.
December 10, 2015
7 copy of 03 exterior oblique

An Eye-Catching San Diego Addition with a Curved, Two-Story Garage Door

A dramatic garage addition adds volume to this ranch-style home in Southern California.
December 9, 2015
Florida Street renovation library and media room

A Space-Savvy Garage Renovation Adds 650 Square Feet to a Compact San Francisco Home

Movable and space-saving design elements define this creative family home in the Mission District.
November 26, 2015
Onsdorp schoolhouse renovation living room

A Cute, Open-Plan Renovation in a 100-Year-Old Amsterdam Schoolhouse

A historic Dutch schoolhouse gets a residential redesign by Standard Studio.
November 14, 2015
Kensal Green dining room renovation

A Compact, Light-Filled Victorian Renovation in England

An airy color palette drives this budget-conscious remodel in London.
November 11, 2015
Hidden House exterior

An Abstract New England Lake House That Sinks Into the Land

Taylor and Miller Architecture and Design create a Western Massachusetts retreat that is buried in its lakeside landscape.
November 8, 2015
08 hidden house exterior solar panels rec

A Modern, Eco-Friendly Family Home Near Tel Aviv

Behind its elemental facade, this family home by Israelevitz Architects reveals a surprisingly bright and open interior.
October 31, 2015
Orinda addition facade and spiral staircase

This Modern Addition in Northern California Has the Ultimate Rooftop Hangout

A bold addition by Klopf Architecture makes a conscious departure from the existing traditional home.
October 22, 2015
Midden Studio zinc facade

A Striking Artist's Retreat in Coastal Scotland Floats Above a Stream

At once futuristic and traditional, this miniature escape by Studio Weave makes a bold mark using just zinc and plywood.
October 21, 2015
Casa MJE movable partition wall

Movable Walls Instantly Transform a Small Vacation Home from a Two-Bedroom to a Studio

A complete renovation by PKMN architectures smartly reimagines a tiny, dated space in Spain. For more compact remodels, pick up our
October 20, 2015
01 meztitla house facade 0

This Super Green Home in Mexico Embraces Nature Through Huge Pivoting Glass Doors

A modern stone house in Tepoztlán, Mexico, is camouflaged with its rugged landscape.
September 28, 2015
calle segunda library bridge built ins rec

A Historic Mexican Home Is Restored and Given a Modern Addition

This unique hybrid home in Mexico was designed for an architect by his student.
September 21, 2015
villa blm l shaped facade rec

This Cor-Ten House in Brazil Would Not Be Complete Without its Giant Home Library

A modern dwelling by Brazilian design firm Atria cohesively embraces simplicity and abstraction.
September 18, 2015
melbourne prefab cottage playroom

An 1850s Prefab Cottage from Boston Finds New Life in Australia

A derelict home in Melbourne received a complete overhaul by Jost Architects in five months.
August 17, 2015
susan fitzgerald modern multi unit residence exterior 4

A Modern Live-Work Residence with a Smart Urban Garden

In Halifax, Canada, this modern multi-use residence by Susan Fitzgerald Architecture fosters a sense of community through living, working, and growing.
August 5, 2015
istanbul loft living area

A Single-Room Loft with Impressive Wall-to-Wall Storage

This unconventional, 2,000-square-foot space has no full walls, and just one room.
August 3, 2015
netherlands dune house wood exterior

An Angular Beach Home Blends in With the Dunes Surprisingly Well

This geometric gem becomes one with its environment.
July 27, 2015
israel stone house courtyard arch rec

A 250-Year-Old Stone House in Israel with a Surprisingly Modern Interior

This historic home by Henkin Shavit Architecture is reimagined through a modern lens.
July 23, 2015
montreal rowhouse renovaton entryway stairs yellow

An Old Row House in Montreal Gets a Colorful Modern Upgrade

Warm, repurposed building materials are favored in this savvy renovation by MARK + VIVI.
July 15, 2015
mexico tree house indoor outdoor bedroom

An Indoor-Outdoor House in Mexico Curves Around a Giant Tree

Lines are blurred between the indoors and outdoors in this modern retreat built around a 100-year-old tree.
July 14, 2015
counterpoint house modern rear facade

A Modern Toronto House Covered by a Contemporary Solar Screen

Light is the focal point of this modern family retreat in Toronto.
May 4, 2015
ferrum house corten steel facade

A Modern Cor-Ten Steel Cube on a Historic Site in England

Designed by Mark Merer, this English home bridges the gap between past, present, and future.
April 29, 2015
dumbo residence master bedroom philippe starck8

A Bright Brooklyn Loft with an Envy-Inducing Walk-In Closet

Three apartments were combined to make one in this sleek Dumbo home.
April 28, 2015
best designed coffeeshops sf piccino 0

The 10 Best-Designed Coffee Shops in San Francisco

The San Francisco coffee scene is as eclectic and diverse as the city itself.
April 18, 2015
Advertising