Katherine McLaughlin
Katherine McLaughlin is the digital features editor at Architectural Digest where she covers architecture and design news, travel, and real estate, among other things. Previously, she wrote trend, lifestyle, and DIY stories for AD as a freelancer as well as contributing to other publications such as The New York Times, Insider, Real Simple, and Well + Good. She graduated from The New School and lives in Brooklyn.
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Architecture + Design
Maximalist Decor Is Back—Here’s How to Not Let It Intimidate You
Defined by striking colors and patterns, these interiors prove the joy behind a more-is-more mindset
Architecture + Design
The Tallest Building in the US Will Be in Oklahoma—See What It Will Look Like
Plus, a look at the country’s current tallest towers
Discoveries
Nordic Knots Home Launches Bedding for the Bold
Plus, inside New York City’s chic new general store, a fresh source for vintage garden furniture, and more AD Discoveries this month
Travel
Detroit Is Booming—And It’s a Must Visit for Design Lovers
The best way to explore Motor City? By car, of course.
Architecture + Design
How This Frank Lloyd Wright House Became a Certified Hollywood Star
Nestled atop a hill in Southern California, the home has made more than 80 onscreen appearances
News
Lenny! Dakota! Marc! Our New Book Goes Behind the Scenes of AD's Most Iconic Home Tours
In AD at Home, Amy Astley takes readers on a journey through the best of the glossy, sharing behind-the-scenes anecdotes about some of the most spectacular homes we’ve ever visited
AD It Yourself
How to Clean Windows 101: A Step-by-Step Guide
Let the sunshine in through streak-free glass with these expert tips and tricks on how to clean windows
Architecture + Design
Jeddah Tower: Everything You Need to Know About the Soon-to-Be World’s Tallest Skyscraper
When finished, the tower will stand at 3,281 feet tall—nearly 11 times the height of the Statue of Liberty
Magazine
From a New Rosewood Hotel in Mexico To a Must-See Retrospective at the Tate Modern, These Are AD’s Discoveries of the Month
What to buy, where to go, who to know
Architecture + Design
Do You Actually Know How Much it Costs to Paint a House?
From labor to material costs, AD’s guide covers everything you need to know about painting a house—inside and out
Are States Gearing Up to Ban Nonstick Cookware?
New York has joined a growing list of states that are taking a closer look at the convenient and oh so cleanable pots and pans
Architecture + Design
There’s a New $184,900 Airstream Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright
The aluminum shell is full of references to the famous architect’s style
Travel
The 55 Best Small Towns in America
From coast to coast, AD ranks the nation’s most visually stunning locales
News
This $7.5 Million Frank Lloyd Wright Lamp Just Set a New Record
A recent auction sale shows how contemporary art buyers are eager to include design objects in their collections
Ad It Yourself
61 Privacy Fence Ideas to Stylishly Seclude Your Outdoor Sanctuary
Keep neighbors from eyeing your backyard with these creative and functional tips from design experts
Architecture + Design
20 Frank Lloyd Wright Houses That Changed America
Throughout the architect’s 70-year career, he created new blueprints for living that are still relevant to this day
News
Goldin Finance 117, the World’s Tallest Abandoned Skyscraper, Will Resume Construction After a Decade Pause
Located in China, the unfinished 1,959-foot-tall tower has long symbolized country’s broader real estate problems
AD It Yourself
61 Retaining Wall Ideas That Will Elevate Your Landscaping
These AD-approved options include inspiration for stone, wood, DIY retaining walls, and more
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News
Josh Shapiro’s Home—a Famous Pennsylvania Landmark—Burns in Arson Attack
Photos show extensive damage to the home’s south wing
AD It Yourself
How to Clean an Oven With Simple Supplies You Already Have
These expert-approved methods will make oven cleaning a cake walk