Banquette seating outdoor

Backyard sanctuary with custom seating and outdoor fabric.

We hate to break it to you, but summer is more than half over. Luckily, you still have time to travel to a beachside destination in the south of France, a quaint Spanish villa, the heart of Hong Kong, or Louisville, Kentucky (trust us, it's a thing). Embrace August's wanderlust and the spirit of the season by staying at some of the best new design-focused properties.

a contemporary terrace with a concrete sofa and a side table, neutral upholstery, a wood and stone table and matching chairs

American designer Kelly Wearstler scoured vintage shops to source the eclectic furniture to decorate the living room-style lobby of this Santa Monica hotel.

Tapped to envision the new Montreal office of Zendesk, MRDK & Studio MHA Design respond to staff requests for dynamic collaboration zones.

Admiring the most intense sunsets, immersed in a pristine landscape, Jwana Hamdan sunken seating finds its nomadic soul and the spirit of hospitality that pervades it. The essential structure contrasts the rich materiality of the fabrics that enfold it, lit by the irregular glows of the fire. ©Jwana Hamdan 3D render: Massimiliano De Viti

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