USA
Let Wallpaper* guide you through the worlds of art, design and architecture in USA - and discover where to go and what to see when you travel to USA.
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In Michigan, crisp, considerate design creates a fresh take on the classic lake house
We’re dreaming of summer days by the water in this modern Green Lake retreat. Designer Liz Hoekzema has reinvented the home, creating interiors that delight with unexpected elements
By Anna Solomon Published
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New York art exhibitions to see in February
Read our pick of the best New York art exhibitions to see in February, from Dan Flavin's fluorescent grids at David Zwirner, to African portraiture at MoMA
By Tianna Williams Last updated
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‘Respected, restored and revered’: inside the renovation of one of San Francisco’s most historic synagogues
Having just celebrated its centenary, Temple Emanu-El is now primed for the next 100 years, thanks to a sensitive update by Mark Cavagnero Associates
By David Nash Published
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Our highlights from NAMM 2026, America’s biggest music tech trade show
NAMM 2026 offered up all sorts of audio innovation, from boutique electronics manufacturers to the big names in music tech. We’ve assembled a studio’s worth of new gear to explore
By Jonathan Bell Published
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This Washington State home cements an extended family’s connection to the Pacific Northwest
Ment Architecture designed Heritage House for a partner’s parents, making the most of a spectacular site and a strong connection between family and place
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Foster + Partners designed a time capsule to be buried beneath the Washington Monument – here's what's inside
The specially-designed canister was created for America's 250th anniversary celebrations this year
By Anna Fixsen Published
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Out of office: The Wallpaper* editors’ picks of the week
January is about setting the tone for the year ahead, and the Wallpaper* editors have been doing just that, immersing themselves in art, music, food, literature and film. This week brings a taste of London’s best new dining spots, a nostalgic return to childhood through art and an escape to the country
By Gabriel Annouka Published
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Brooke DiDonato’s surreal photography captures hard-to-describe feelings
The photographer’s new monograph, ‘Take a Picture, It Will Last Longer’, transforms nostalgic suburban scenes into uncanny, dreamlike reflections
By Anna Solomon Published
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Inside a spirited Sonoma wine country home that's a hideaway for art and adventure
San Francisco-based studio Chroma transforms a traditional hacienda into a vibrant family home that celebrates creativity and the landscape. ‘It’s very much indoor-outdoor living'
By David Nash Published
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David Chipperfield’s new Miami Design Residences captures the city’s unique creativity
Tour the British architect's latest project, encompassing residences and a hotel, currently under development in Florida
By Tianna Williams Published
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Chef Ray Garcia brings Broken Spanish back to life on LA’s Westside
Closed during the pandemic, Broken Spanish lives again in spirit as Ray Garcia reopens the conversation with modern Mexican cooking and layered interiors
By Carole Dixon Published
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This ‘anti-trend’ Wisconsin lake cabin is full of thrifted treasures – and you can book a stay
This historic cabin on Lake Wandawega, preserved and restored by the team behind Camp Wandawega, embraces a salvage-driven approach that celebrates genuine history over polished style
By Anna Solomon Published
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Arthur Tress’ photographs taken in The Ramble are a key part of New York’s queer history
The images, which captured gay men, like Tress himself, cruising around the Central Park woodland in 1969, are the subject of a new book
By Upasana Das Published
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A rare Rudolph Schindler-designed rental just hit the market in Los Angeles
This incredible Silver Lake apartment, designed one of the most famous voices in California modernism, could be yours for $3,675 a month
By Anna Fixsen Published
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The New Museum finally has an opening date for its OMA-designed expansion
The pioneering art museum is set to open 21 March 2026. Here's what to expect
By Anna Fixsen Published
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This remarkable retreat with views of the Catskill Mountains was inspired by the silhouettes of oak leaves
A New York City couple turned to Desai Chia Architecture to design them a thoughtful weekend home. What they didn't know is that they'd be starting a farm, too
By Beth Broome Published
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Wallpaper* Best Use of Material 2026: a New Mexico home that makes use of the region's volcanic soil
New Mexico house Sombra de Santa Fe, designed by Dust Architects, intrigues with dark, geometric volumes making use of the region's volcanic soil – winning it a spot in our trio of Best Use of Material winners at the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2026
By Jonathan Bell Published
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More changes are coming to the White House
Following the demolition of the East Wing and plans for a massive new ballroom, President Trump wants to create an ‘Upper West Wing’
By Anna Fixsen Published
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Is the Waldorf Astoria New York the ‘greatest of them all’? Here’s our review
After a multi-billion-dollar overhaul, New York’s legendary grand dame is back in business
By Anna Fixsen Published
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The new Los Angeles restaurants everyone is talking about
From a local chef’s modern Mexican concept, to an inventive take on the old-school diner, and a Montecito hot ticket worth the drive
By Carole Dixon Last updated
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Apple Music’s new space for radio, live music and events sits in the heart of creative LA
Apple Music’s Rachel Newman and global head of workplace design John De Maio talk about the shaping of the company’s new Los Angeles Studio
By Jonathan Bell Published
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A group of friends built this California coastal home, rooted in nature and modern design
Nestled in the Sea Ranch community, a new coastal home, The House of Four Ecologies, is designed to be shared between friends, with each room offering expansive, intricate vistas
By Tianna Williams Published
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This late-night hangout brings back 1970s glam to LA’s Sunset Boulevard
Galerie On Sunset is primed for strong drinks, shared plates, live music, and long nights
By Carole Dixon Published
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The most anticipated hotel openings of 2026
From landmark restorations to remote retreats, these are the hotel debuts shaping the year ahead
By Nicola Leigh Stewart Published
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The most stylish hotel debuts of 2025
A Wallpaper* edit of this year’s defining hotel openings. Design-led stays to shape your next escape
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
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The Wilkes is LA’s answer to the British pub
In the Brentwood Village enclave of Los Angeles, chef and restaurateur Dana Slatkin breathes new life into a storied building by one of Frank Gehry’s early mentors
By Carole Dixon Published
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Form... and flavour? The best design-led restaurant debuts of 2025
A Wallpaper* edit of the restaurant interiors that shaped how we ate, gathered and lingered this year
By Sofia de la Cruz Published


