Rue Magazine

When a Chicago couple was ready to relocate, they set their sights on Cocoplum, a quiet Coral Gables neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets, lush landscaping, and sense of privacy. “The natural surroundings offered a welcome change from city life and were a key factor in their decision to settle here,” says interior designer Constanza Collarte of Collarte Interiors. They found a 6,850-square-foot home with eight bedrooms and seven and a half baths.

On a coveted corner at Greene and Broome, resortwear brand Monday Swimwear has made its New York City debut. It marks Monday’s second retail design collaboration with husband-and-wife duo Jess Nahon and Jonathan Nahon, founders of Sugarhouse Architecture + Design. The historic cast-iron loft embodies SoHo’s industrial character, so Jess and Jonathan sought to layer in warmth and ease while reflecting the brand’s core ethos: thoughtful design and quiet confidence.

A globetrotting couple trades suburban predictability for a richly textured sanctuary with boutique-hotel energy. Carte blanche—a French phrase that means “blank card”—is the type of thing designers either dream about or dread. For Lauren Svenstrup, it’s a mix of both. “I tend to do my best work with some level of constraint,” she tells us. “I need something to push against —structure, function, even friction. Constraints create clarity.

Jason Lo and Susie Sollof founded Chlo Interiors in 2011 after graduating from the Interior Architecture program at California State University, Long Beach, and have since built a steady client base with luxury residential and boutique commercial projects. “Interestingly, our journey with this home began nearly two years before construction started,” Jason tells us.

This San Francisco Edwardian had been primed for resale—which, in today’s terms, often means its original character had been stripped away. “The client had just bought the home in Bernal Heights, but unfortunately it was a victim of the minimalist trend that prioritizes resale over historical integrity,” says Chitra Kashyap of Revival Interior Design Studio. “The original moldings were all gone and the character had been bleached out.

Located in West Concord, MA, this 1850 single-family home blends historic charm with the character of the neighborhood it calls home. While a 1990s addition expanded the footprint, it unfortunately left the home feeling somewhat disjointed and in need of a more cohesive flow.

This project is a late 1890s brownstone located in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. “It’s one of those neighborhoods that perfectly captures old New York charm while still feeling vibrant and livable today,” says designer Jordan Slocum. “We’ve always loved Boerum Hill for its tree-lined streets, historic architecture, and strong sense of community.

When searching for the perfect paint for this primary suite in Dana Point, designer Elspeth Keller had to think outside the box. Benjamin Moore’s Mexican Tile was the perfect color, but only Portola Paints could deliver the soft, chalky texture she craved. So, a custom match was born—and with it, the entire palette. “Our clients are vibrant, brave, and jet-setting,” Elspeth explains.

“Architecturally, it stands on its own,” Donyea Tollie says of this Sebring, Florida home. “Designed in a plantation style, the home carries a complex and undeniable history. As a Black design firm designing for a Black family, we approach our work with deep awareness and responsibility, so this was something we could not ignore.” Her clients are a close-knit Black Caribbean family of four, led by a local physician who has lived in the home for over 25 years.

Frances Mildred is an architectural and interior design practice founded by Brian Papa and Lauren MacCuaig. The pair share a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and thoughtful design, qualities that are beautifully expressed in this loft renovation within a converted factory building in Tribeca. “Tribeca is defined by contrasts that are visual, experiential, and historical,” Brian explains.