Katherine McLaughlin
Katherine McLaughlin is the associate 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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Inside the World’s 5 Smallest Hotel Rooms
From repurposed sewer pipes to pod rooms, these accommodations prove style comes in many different sizes
Architecture
9 Things You Didn’t Know About New York City’s Guggenheim Museum
There are still many facts the public doesn’t know about Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic building
9 Spectacular Facts About Radio City Music Hall You Didn’t Know
The location of numerous productions, including the storied The Christmas Spectacular, dive into the venue’s iconic architecture and design
Travel
The 21 Best Places in North America to See Fall Leaves
With the crisp air of fall upon us, now is the best time to begin mapping the year’s best road trips
Architecture + Design
Inside the Strikingly Beautiful Homes of 8 Supermodels
From Kendall Jenner to Cara Delevingne, these superstars prove that their aptitude for stunning visuals extends to interior design
Inside the Electric Homes of 7 Rock Stars
From punk rocker Travis Barker to funk rocker Lenny Kravitz, these musicians’ home are as harmonious as their inhabitants
Travel
The World’s 28 Most Beautiful Tennis Courts
As the US Open gets underway, AD takes a look at the very grounds that host this centuries-old sport, from cliffside clay to sky-high lawns
Sustainability
Solar Panels Cost: Everything You Need to Know
From cost of installation to long-term ROI, this guide from AD covers the financial implications of going green
On the Market
This $68 Million Home Would Make You Neighbors With Diddy, JLo, and Rick Ross
The property is located in Miami’s most exclusive neighborhood
On the Market
This $7 Million Mansion Could Set a New York City Real Estate Record
It could be the most expensive sale one borough has ever seen
AD It Yourself
How to Clean Glass Shower Doors and Bathroom Mirrors Without Leaving Water Spots
A sparkling guide to streak-free cleaning
On the Market
See Inside Four $40 Million Homes Across the World
From penthouses to manor homes, a few million dollars will get you vastly different things depending on where you look
Architecture
How Much Does It Cost to Build a House?
From factors that influence price to ways to save money, learn everything you need to know about the home building process
Real Estate
A Frank Lloyd Wright–Designed Home is For Sale in an Unlikely Location
The Usonian home recently relisted with a notable price cut
News
A Private Island Off the Coast of Maine Is Listed for $339,000—But There’s a Catch
Duck Ledges Island is a serene oasis with an unexpected backstory
On the Market
Why This Frank Lloyd Wright Home Won’t Sell
Listed at $75,000, two contracts have already fallen through
Architecture + Design
11 Heart-Stopping Skywalks Around the World
From Austria to Alberta, these paralyzing plunges aren’t for those afraid of heights
Books
33 Inspiring Design Books to Add to Your Cart Now
Designer monographs, stylish “how-to” volumes, and odes to maximalist style all make the cut
Motoring
Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed’s Former Yacht Sinks Off the Coast of France
According to French authorities, all passengers were safely rescued
News
The Most Expensive Home In Connecticut History Just Sold—and the Price is Shocking
The sale is among the priciest in the nation