January 10, 20254 min readCan You Get Bird Flu from Eggs? Your Egg Safety Questions AnsweredEggs can carry nasty viruses and bacteria. Heres how to store and eat them safelyBy Tanya Lewis edited by Jeanna Bryner Vronique Duplain/Alamy Stock PhotoEggs can be eaten in many different forms: scrambled, poached, fried, boiled or in omelets, souffls, custards or meringues. But one way that food safety experts say they shouldnt be consumed is raw.Thats because eggs can harbor dangerous bacteria or viruses that can make us sick. The most familiar culprit is Salmonella, a bacterium that can result in a severe bout of food poisoning, causing diarrhea, stomach cramps and vomiting. The overall incidence of Salmonella in eggs is low: about one in 20,000. Nevertheless, one of safest things to do is just cook food, says Michael Persia, John W. Hancock Professor of Animal Sciences at Virginia Tech.How to Store and Cook Eggs SafelyOn supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.To minimize Salmonella risk, commercial eggs in the U.S. are washed to remove bacteria and then kept refrigerated until they are sold. Consumers in the U.S. must refrigerate store-bought eggs because their outer antimicrobial coating, called the cuticle or bloom, gets removed in the washing process, Persia says. In Europe eggs can be stored at room temperature because they arent washed, leaving their bloom intact. Farmers market eggs in the U.S. may be washed or unwashed; even if theyre unwashed, its still a good idea to keep them in the fridge because they last longer.Then there is pasteurization, a heating process that kills bacteria. Most whole-shell eggs you buy at the store are not pasteurized, so cooking them until they reach a temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit (71.1 degrees Celsius) is essential. A good rule of thumb is to cook eggs until the yolks are firm. In the U.S. all commercial egg productssuch as liquid egg yolks and egg whitesare required to be pasteurized, however. Nursing homes, day cares and other places that serve people who may have weakened immune systems often use egg products for this reason.Foods containing eggs should not be left out for more than two hoursor more than one hour if the ambient temperature is above 90 degrees F (32.2 degrees C). That said, plenty of baking recipes call for using room-temperature eggs, but you can just take them out of the fridge half an hour to an hour before baking.Can You Get Bird Flu from Chicken Eggs?In recent years, another nasty bug has been afflicting poultry and, in turn, egg production. A type of highly pathogenic avian influenza known as H5N1 has been circulating in wild birds and poultry, causing hundreds of outbreaks in U.S. birds since January 2022 and triggering egg shortages. But humans are unlikely to contract the virus from eating commercial chicken eggs, says Persia, who does biosecurity audits of poultry farms. The risk is very, very, very low to nonexistent, he adds. Thats because commercial farms have strict biosecurity measures to keep the domestic birds separate from wild ones, and H5N1 is so deadly to poultry that farmers must quickly cull an entire flock before the virus can contaminate any eggs, he says. One of the biosecurity points that we actually look at from an audit standpoint is If the bird is housed inside, is there any access that outdoor birds have to that? Persia says. [Farmers] actually will put up different types of guards on the air inlet to make sure that birds dont have access to that flock.Thats easier to do with indoor birds than outdoor ones. Backyard poultry pose a potential risk because they may have contact with wild birds or contaminants, Persia notes. He recommends feeding backyard birds inside, even if they have outdoor access, to avoid attracting wild birds. Another tip: use dedicated shoes when walking inside a chicken coop so you dont tramp in pathogens from outside.Dairy cows pose a different risk. When infected with H5N1, they dont get as sick as chickens do, so these cows arent necessarily removed from the milking herd. Raw milk from infected cows contains high levels of H5N1, and cats have died from drinking it. But pasteurization kills the virus, so pasteurized milk is safe to consume.More than 65 people in the U.S. have been infected with H5N1 since the beginning of 2024; most of them have been dairy and poultry workers. Infections in dairy workers have generally been mild, causing conjunctivitis and mild respiratory symptoms. But at least two people have become seriously ill from a strain of H5N1 related to the D1.1 genotype that is currently circulating in poultry and wild birds. Those two cases included one person in Louisiana who died from their infection. The Louisiana patient had had contact with both wild birds and backyard poultry.The longer H5N1 is allowed to circulate in cows and poultry, the higher the likelihood it could adapt to spread among humans. But at least for now, you can rest easy in the knowledge that your eggs will be safeso long as you cook them.

January 10, 20255 min readHunters Disagree on the Threat of Chronic Wasting Disease in DeerThe prion disease that causes deer, elk and other cervids to waste away could someday jump to humans, but many hunters are not convinced they should worryBy Sophie Hartley Tony Demin/Getty ImagesAaron Skarlupka, a hunter in northeast Wisconsin, was recently thrilled when he got his first harvest of the season: an eight-point white-tailed buck. Skarlupkas son, who was along for the chilly morning hunt in the woods, convinced his dad to have the prominent head mounted so he could put it on his bedroom wall.Taking care to avoid any glands that might contain traces of chronic wasting disease (CWD)a 100 percent fatal illness in deer, elk and moose that has been in detected in 35 U.S. states and five Canadian provincesSkarlupka put on a pair of nitrile gloves and carefully beheaded the carcass. A few nearby hunters gave him grief about the gloves: I definitely got some pushback and ridicule, he says, and some looks like, What are you doing?The science behind how or if CWD could spread to humans is murky. So far there hasnt been a documented case in a human, but scientists say that people who eat infected game meat such as venison could still be at risk. Some hunters like Skarlupka arent keen on taking chances, especially when they depend on deer meat to feed their family. Other hunters dont care.On supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.Ongoing research continues to reveal new aspects of the disease, helping scientists understand more about cross-species infection and the potential of vaccines. Yet skepticism and disinformation about the legitimacy of CWDs threat abound in Wisconsin and elsewhere. Potential management policies mostly sit on shelves. All Wisconsin can do for now is monitor the disease as it spreads across the state, county by county. Wisconsins Department of Natural Resources (DNR) relies on tissue submissions from hunters, but only about 10 percent of the states hunters submit their deer for testing. And even when they do, a DNR survey found that about a quarter of infected meat is taken home and eaten anyway.CWD is not created by a typical virus or bacterium. Its caused by a priona misfolded protein that causes other proteins to fold abnormally, killing cells in what can become an expanding network of cell destruction that leads to a slow and undignified death. Prion diseases such as CWD, mad cow disease and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease are typically spread by ingestion, inhalation or by mouth. When a deer licks the saliva, feces or blood from of an already infected animal, a prion might slip into the body and begin its slow, fatal campaign.As misfolded prions encounter healthy cells with functioning prions inside, they convert the prions into misfolded, infectious agents, and that just keeps happening, says Jason Bartz, a microbiologist at Creighton University. The wave of prions slowly accumulates, spreading through the spleen and the lymph nodes and through the peripheral nervous system into the central nervous system. Misfolded proteins inside some cells dont cause problems, Bartz says. But in other cells, especially some neurons in the brain, a misfolded prion is a death sentence. As CWD prions accumulate throughout the hosts brain and spinal cord, the widening destruction of tissue and cell function eventuallyand alwaysleads to death.Deer can survive with CWD for years without showing noticeable symptoms. In the later stages of the disease, deer become starved, weak and less fearful of humans. Often they die from predators, cars or guns before fully wasting away to the disease. Some researchers fear that CWD could permanently debilitate deer herds across the U.S.Thus far, humans have been spared. Theres no evidence of any transmission of chronic wasting disease to humans, says Ermias Belay, a medical epidemiologist at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But no evidence now doesnt mean no evidence ever. Because prion diseases can have long incubation periods, from years to decades, during which the misfolding can widen without any noticeable symptoms, its very important to monitor the potential transmission of the disease in humans for a very long time, Belay adds. Continued vigilance in monitoring is critical.CWD was first identified in northern Colorado in the 1960s, and Wisconsin found its first case in 2002. Almost immediately, the state sent in sharpshooters and hunters who killed thousands of deer throughout the states southern grasslands, where CWD was most prevalent. The DNR cracked down on transporting carcasses, and on some regions, it imposed the Earn-a-Buck program, which required hunters to harvest a doe before they could earn the right to a buck. Killing female deer weakens a herds ability to grow, and officials thought that thinning out deer herds was the key to eradicating the disease and preserving wild herd health.Some hunters think Earn-a-Buck was one of the DNRs greatest tools to combat the disease. Others saw it as a major infringement on their hunting traditions, says Kim Zuhlke, president of the Coulee Country Branch of the National Deer Association, who has been hunting in southwestern Wisconsin for more than 60 years.A similar method of aggressive deer management worked in New York State, the only state to have successfully eradicated the disease in the wild. But hunters in Wisconsin refused to fully buy into the crisis that CWD seemed to be threatening. Hunting, after all, is almost sacred here. To many hunters, thinning herds without a justifiable causeas they saw itcreated a hassle, Zuhlke says. Harvesting more deer, submitting samples and abiding by restrictions felt to them like a huge inconvenience, he says, and it was hard to create a sense of urgency.Over time, a lot of hunters perceived the cure to be worse than the disease, says Ben Beardmore, a social scientist at the Wisconsin DNR, who has studied hunter attitudes toward CWD management. And every year that goes by that somebody doesnt get infected with CWD after eating infected meat, the perception of risk goes down.Eventually the state closed down programs like Earn-a-Buck and switched its stance on CWD from controlling the spread of disease to monitoring it. Different regions, different zip codes and even different family members still maintain opposing views on CWDs threat to the health of humans and Wisconsins wild deer. Its hard to rally a community against a disease that kills slowly, almost invisibly, without much fanfare.I can see from a hunters perspective: You go in, you see a herd, and they look beautiful. Nobody looks sick. And so youre thinking, Well, theres nothing wrong with this herd, says Candace Mathiason, a pathobiologist specializing in CWD at Colorado State University, who is conducting CWD vaccine research in deer. The disease might not be present in a given herd, but if theres CWD there, theyre passing it amongst one another, says Mathiason, who has stopped hunting, in part because of the threat of CWD.Mathiasons work has shown that CWD prions can spread between cervids such as deer, elk, moose andreindeerthrough saliva, feces and blood. The prions can pass from pregnant deer to unborn offspring and have even been shown to bind to soil, suggesting that deer can become infected through their environment.Still, some research suggests that CWD could evolve to infect new species or jump to people through other animals. If the disease were to make a leap from deer to swine, for example, it might then jump from swine to humans. I think thats an important consideration, especially as CWD is moving into areas in the southern United States where there are large, feral swine populations, Bartz says.Although the risk of transmission is low for now, some people see the stakes as high. Personally, Ive tested every deer that Ive shot, says Lauren Bradshaw, a social scientist at the DNR, who has studied how Wisconsin hunters think about the disease. The Wisconsin DNR recommends that hunters test their meat before consuming it. Even if the risk was 0.005 percent, Bradshaw says, I dont want to be patient zero.

OpinionJanuary 10, 20255 min readWhy Were So Preoccupied by the PastPeople talk more about past events than future onesand memories hold clues for navigating the presentBy Jeremy R. Manning edited by Daisy Yuhas Jorm Sangsorn/Getty ImagesThe arrival of a new year often brings up a mix of emotions. For some of us, a change in the calendar serves as a chance to reflect on the good and bad things that happened over the previous 12 months. For others, its a chance to start fresh with an eye toward the future. As a scientist, I have long been fascinated by the incredible ability people have to go beyond the present moment. Our physical selves seem forever chained to each moment as it occurs, but our mind revisits past experiences and imagines future experiences at will.Much of what scientists know about how people remember past events and guess about future ones comes from studies that focus on a given persons own experiences. The fundamental idea is simple: what you do, or what you plan to do, somehow gets written into the complex networks of your memory systems. Researchers can study what your brain does when you form new memories, retrieve those recollections, guess about the future, make plans, and so on.In recent research, one of my graduate students at Dartmouth College, Xinming Xu, came up with a brilliant twist on these phenomena. He wondered how we mentally visit the past and future of other peoples lives. Suppose youre meeting a total stranger for the first time. Guessing about that persons past and future is central to how you interact with them. Those conjectures help us to decide whether we like or dislike someone, whether we see them as a potential romantic partner or a threat and so on. But what clues might we draw on? Our teams investigation into that question led to some surprising insights about how we consider time and how that affects our interactions.On supporting science journalismIf you're enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.Our team began by thinking through some basic properties of what a snapshot in time can tell people about the preceding and proceeding moments. In the branch of physics called classical mechanics, what is happening now tells us equally about the past and future: if someone knows the current position and velocity of a ball flying through the air, they can guess where it was a moment ago and where it will be in the future. Might these same principles apply to subjective experiences such as social interactions and mental processes? If so, we should be equally good at making inferences about a strangers past as we are at doing so about their future.Our team put this idea to the test by asking 36 participants to watch snippets selected from a TV show and then make guesses about what occurred before or after each scene. We found that our participants were nearly always better at guessing about events that came before the snippet than events that came after. But how could this be?When we dug further, we found a simple explanationtied to a remarkable pattern. Peoples guesses about TV characters pasts and futures seem to be guided, in large part, by the content of characters conversations. Because the characters in that TV show talked about the past 1.7 times more than the future, participants tended to learn more about events from earlier on in the story.That finding could simply reflect the TV program people had watched, so we repeated our study using a different show. We were surprised to find that these new characters also tended to talk about the past more often than the future. But perhaps that was just a coincidence? We then ran a large-scale analysis of tens of millions of real and fictional conversations, selected from books, movies, TV shows, and spoken and written real-world interactions. Incredibly, we found that both fictional and real people, on average, showed that same tendency. From what we can tell, this asymmetry appears to be a fundamental aspect of how humans communicate.Why dwell more on the past than the future in conversation? People certainly know more about their past than the unknown future, so perhaps we humans tend to stick with what we know. One consequence is that biases in what people know and think show up in communication with others, and as a result, the information people take away from the conversations they observe and participate in is inherently biased in favor of the past.Ultimately, people are far better at inferring past events than predicting future ones. Our findings also fit into a much larger body of research that explores how and why people mentally visit the past and future. For example, a central tenet of mindfulness training is to attempt to focus on the present moment, which can help people feel grounded and appreciate where they are, who they are with and what they have. But the mind sometimes seems to pull people away, unmooring them in time. That can be a distractioncausing someone to pay less attention to, say, an ongoing conversationor part of a harmful pattern, such as rumination, which is linked to depression.But these acts of mentally pulling away from the present can serve a practical purpose. When something people are experiencing in the present shares some aspect of their past, it can cause them to spontaneously relive those earlier moments. For example, the smell wafting through the door of a bakery as you pass by on the street might evoke a childhood memory of your grandmothers cooking. You might then seek out those baked goods in the hopes of recapturing some of those warm, cozy feelings. These reminders of times past influence behaviors, helping people to navigate complex situations or environments using cues that were useful in the past. The reason we have memories in the first place is because they help us to predicthowever imperfectlywhat is likely to happen in the future.Even if our conversations tend to favor the past, I fall into the camp of seeing the new year as an opportunity for a fresh, exciting start. If something in the past year didnt go quite as planned, our memories give us an opportunity to learn and grow from our mistakes and to avoid making the same errors in the future. And for the things that did go well over the past year, we can draw on our memories to make us happier in the present.Are you a scientist who specializes in neuroscience, cognitive science or psychology? And have you read a recent peer-reviewed paper that you would like to write about for Mind Matters? Please send suggestions to Scientific Americans Mind Matters editor Daisy Yuhas at dyuhas@sciam.com. This is an opinion and analysis article, and the views expressed by the author or authors are not necessarily those of Scientific American.

"Hardcore" action RPG The First Berserker: Khazan wants you to try it for free - here's howDemo pad.Image credit: Neople / Nexon News by Vikki Blake Contributor Published on Jan. 10, 2025 There's good news for those wanting to try The First Berserker: Khazan before they buy - a free demo is on the way.From 16th January, a slice of Khazan will be playable on PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. With no expiry date, it'll be available for anyone looking to give it a go even after the game launches on 27th March 2025.The First Berserker: Khazan - Release Date Trailer | PS5 GamesWatch on YouTubeThat said, developer Neople have yet to confirm if this demo will differ from that previously available, nor has it clarified if progress will carry over to the main game. (We'll let you know just as soon as the developer itself updates us). To see this content please enable targeting cookies.The First Berserker: Khazan demo will be available from 3pm UK time (7am PT, 10am ET). Described as "a hardcore action role-playing game", you'll play as the titular Khazan who "overcame death and sets out to reveal the incidents that led to his downfall and seek vengeance on his enemies".Another "hardcore" game will be playable soon, of course - you will shortly be able to register to take part in the network test for Elden Ring's upcoming co-op spin-off, Nightreign.

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide The First Descendant Season 2 has already introduced Keelan as a new character, but, unlike Season 1, another new playable hero is on the way. It was love at first sight for many fans, but now Nexon has explained why she should be so anticipated beyond just her stunning looks. The release date for Ines Raya in The First Descendant is close, and here you will find an overview of her skills as well as accompanying new skins, event, and rewards. Nexon has provided a roadmap for TFD for the first half of 2025. The developer has previously stated that photo mode is expected to arrive in Season 3, and Nexon has now shared when jiggle physics will be added to the game. While there is a lot to anticipate for Season 3 and beyond, right now the second half of Season 2 is right around the corner. It includes the release date for Ines Raya, but there will also be an assortment of new The First Descendant skins, along with an event, to celebrate Lunar New Year. The First Descendant Ines Raya release date The release date for Ines Raya in The First Descendant is January 16th. This was confirmed by Nexon during their Season 2 Second Update Dev Preview livestream. Upon her release, players will be able to farm her via Void Vessel hard more. In addition, when she comes out, players who still do not have Keelan will be able to farm him via Void Vessel medium mode. One of the best, and most popular, aspects of TFD is undoubtedly the super appealing portrayal of its characters, and Ines Raya is certainly no exception. Her default appearance comes with blonde hair tied at the back into a bun, and she wears full black leather that shows off her curves. The First Descendant Ines Raya skills Nexon previously revealed that Ines Raya has electric-based abilities in The First Descendant, but now they have revealed more details about her skillset. Below is everything revealed about the skills for Ines Raya: Attribute: Electricity Passive Plasma Vibration: Skill critical rate increase with higher MPCritical hits on enemies in conductor state generate Dark currents, cascading damage to nearby enemiesChain Lighting (Singular): Draw lightning bolts while moving around, drives enemies into conductor space, and deals additional DMG to enemies already in conductor spaceConductor (Tech): Deal damage to nearby enemies, deals additional damage to enemies already in conductor space. Discharge (Singular): Skill gathers and releases electricity to discharge very forcefully, its a charging type skill, meaning you can maximize damage with longer charging, enemies already in conductor space receive additional damageSnail Hunter (Tech Ultimate): Throws a plasma acceleration coil that deals AoE damage over time, buffs Ines Raya damage and movement speed In the absence of an official outline of her skills, the above come courtesy of Nexons English interpreter, Eun-Gyeong Seong, translating TFDs design director, Sung-Woo Jung. New skins On X, Nexon has shown a new skin that will accompany the release of Ines Raya on January 16th. The skin comes with longer blonde hair tied in a ponytail, and the outfit reveals way more skin. Image credit: @FirstDescendant on XIn addition to this outfit, Nexon showed two others during the livestream for Ines Raya. They give her long, flowing blonde hair, and they keep her head-to-toe body armor, but this time in the more stylish red and white. Image credit: NexonOn January 16th, there will also be the release of skins celebrating Lunar New Year. Image credit: NexonLunar New Year event rewardsAlongside skins, Nexon will celebrate Lunar New Year with an event for players to enjoy and complete. The rewards for this event are daily tokens.Below are details for Lunar New Year event so far: January 16th February 13th: Earn event tokens via daily missionsCommon: Exchange crystalization Catalyst, Advanced Shape Stablizer, Boosts, etc. Week 1 -2: Exchange weapon box, energy activators, etc. Week 3 4:Exchange social motions, back attachment, sprays etc. For more The First Descendant, we have a guide to thebest skills and loadout for Viessa, along with thebest skills, gear, and mods for the hugely popular Bunny. We also have a guide forFreynaalong with fundamentaltips for beginners.The First DescendantPlatform(s):PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Action, Adventure, RPG5VideoGamerRelated TopicsThe First Descendant Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereLarian Studios Baldurs Gate 3 is one of the most ambitious and celebrated RPGs of all time, and it deserves every ounce of popularity. With the game managing to still decimate player counts in 2025, BG3 is a game that could live forever.However, following the release of Patch 8 this month, Larian is done with major updates to BG3 as the studio plans to bid Faerun adieu. While more Baldurs Gate 3 content could release, especially considering past games owned by Wizards of the Coast saw additional DLC by new devs, Larian is mostly done.Baldurs Gate 3 devs put full attention to new projectIn a post on Twitter, Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke commented on an amazing video telling the tale of Larian. Dubbed From Bankruptcy to Baldurs Gate 3, the spectacular video goes through the history of the game developer and touches on some of its lowest points.While commenting on the video, Vincke teased that Larian is far from done. The studios next project wont be ready for many years, but the CEO still wants fans to stay tuned.Got me all nostalgic it really has been a[n] incredible journey so far, Vincke said. But the story aint over yet. Stay tuned. Going to try to skip the dark night of the soul moment though if you dont mind.In a separate statement to VideoGamer by Larian, it was confirmed that the team is now fully committed to the studios next project. While some minor support for BG3 is still in place for bug fixes and managing the games modding portal, the bulk of the studio is now acitvely developing its next game.Swen and the team[s] full attention is focused on crafting their next title, VideoGamer was told as Larian moves to a media blackout for the foreseeable future.Preliminary work has already been done on Larians next RPG as graphics engineers quickly moved to fix the biggest technical issues with Baldurs Gate 3. While the studio hasnt revealed what their next game will bealthough many are hoping its a return to Divinityone thing is certain: it isnt Baldurs Gate 4.Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide The state of Warzone continues to frustrate players dropping into the action despite the flaws of the battle royale. While several content creators are moving away from Urzikstan for other games, there are still many sticking it out and patiently waiting for Raven Software to address the glaring flaws once and for all.In addition to cheaters running rampant in casual and competitive playlists, game-breaking exploits are also offering an unfair advantage as players aim to become the last one standing. The latest issue frustrating fans involves players utilising the map to gain the upper hand over the opposition and remain hidden from any prying eyes.Warzone under-map exploit causes chaosDuring a recent broadcast, FaZe Clan member Kris Swagg Lamberson made it to the final stages of a match. While accessing a Buy Station, he was eliminated by an opponent who had used an exploit to merge underneath the battlefield.Swagg quickly reports the player for abusing the exploit where theyre able to see any players and shoot them despite being underground. Players heading underground isnt a new exploit. Previous iterations of Warzone have also featured similar exploits but the developers have acted quickly to address the problem before it becomes a widespread issue.Swagg continues to load into Warzone despite the flaws of the battle royale. The streamer even has a counter tracking the number of cheaters hes encountered while attempting to climb to the top of the leaderboards.Another day, another Warzone issueUnder-map glitches join an extensive list of problems affecting Warzone. With the Season 2 update implementing stricter anti-cheat measures alongside fresh content to prevent a stale meta, the glory days of the battle royale seem like a long way off.Raven Software has shown it can rescue Warzone from the gulag with extensive quality-of-life updates in the past. It remains to be seen if the developer can do it again and make Warzone one of the most popular battle royales in the world.For more Call of Duty, check out the best mouse and keyboard settings along with all of the known error codes and how to fix them.Call of Duty: WarzonePlatform(s):PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox OneGenre(s):ShooterRelated TopicsCall of Duty: Warzone Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

As we slide into a post-postmodern world, in which many house styles have been altered and hodgepodged to such a degree they become unrecognizable, there are a slew of identifiable types of houses popping up in new builds across the country. Although home designs used to signify something about their regionthink Craftsman homes in the Pacific Northwest, Colonial in the Northeast, or the sprawling California ranch housetodays home styles are less locationally driven and more about the individual lifestyles being framed within them. Modern and contemporary houses still have a stronghold on new construction, but many traditional types of homes are holding fast. Below, weve compiled an overview of the most popular home styles in the US today.1. Contemporary StyleFrom coast to coast, over the last decade, contemporary styles have become ubiquitous in architectural and interior design. Whether its industrial styles highlighting contemporary building materials, like steel and concrete, or more restrained expressions with clean lines and unadorned surfaces, contemporary home styles are united by their commitment to innovation in breaking with the past. Simple forms and geometries abound, with a distinct lack of more organic elements like curved shapes, soft textures, and overly decorative ornamentation. Sustainability is often an important feature in contemporary styles of houses, incorporating green elements like solar PV arrays, rainwater harvesting, and geothermal heating. One trend emerging in our work and resonating with an increasing number of clients is design that directly responds to the climate crisis, says Jonathan Feldman, of AD PRO Directorylisted firm Feldman Architecture. Its where issues of ecology, resources, and human and ecological well-being are embedded in design, rather than an afterthought.2. Midcentury ModernNeutra VDL Studio and Residences, the former home of architect Richard Neutra, displays many of the signature elements of midcentury-modern design, including rectilinear, horizontal volumes devoid of ornament.Ann Johansson/Getty ImagesCreated by architects in the middle of the 20th century, midcentury modern is a style born out of postWorld War II optimism and new technological developments of the age. With the advancements in steel, concrete, and glass, architects developed new styles of houses that expressed these novel building materials. For us, the elements that contribute to this style include clean lines, a reinterpretation of traditional craft, restraint, and an emphasis on connection to place, says Shawn Watts, of Leroy Street Studio. Clients are looking for architecture that feels authentic, meaningful, and timeless, and for homes that are contextual, appropriate, and relevant. No matter the individual expression, or whether they use industrial or natural materials, midcentury-modern styles of houses focus on doing away with unnecessary ornament and getting to the heart of a design vision. Were finding our clients want modern homes that still reflect the culture and DNA of the neighborhood, and that can coexist with surrounding historic and eclectic homes, agrees David Montalba, of AD PRO Directorylisted firm Montalba Architects.3. Classical RevivalA house in New London, Connecticut, bears certain signatures of Classical Revival architecture, like its fluted columns and pediment.Travelview / Getty ImagesIf theres one house style that lends an air of confidence and a deep sense of legacy, its Classical Revival. Derived from buildings of Roman and Greek antiquity, Classical Revival houses include Greek Revival and Roman Revival styles and draw on common elements such as columns, pediments, and a strong sense of rigor and balance. Think of classic civic examples like the Parthenon in Athens or the Pantheon in Rome: Buildings like these have influenced architects for centuries and still inform house styles across the country today, albeit in many different forms. There is a vast constellation of different styles and substyles, says Benjamin McGriff, of McGriff Architects, a member of the AD PRO Directory. But across all these variations, there is always a shared emphasis on the key principles of order, balance, composition, and symmetry. Through the 18th and into the 19th centuries, the Classical Revival house style represented a turn to simplicity after the lavish ornamentation of previous periods like French Rococo, and that clean austerity still has appeal today. Despite the inherent flexibility of residential Classical architecture to work with many different interior design styles, most clients see it as a somewhat serious and calming aesthetic, McGriff says.4. NeoclassicalThe White House is perhaps the most famous neoclassical home in America.Photo: Caroline Purser/Getty ImagesUnlike the Classical Revival style, which incorporates direct references to Greek and Roman forms, the neoclassical style pulls from design principles of the classical period in more comprehensive ways. I define the Neoclassical style as having gable roofs, round columns, general symmetry, some form of entry or porch, and frequently a main core and wings in the massing, explains Cathy Purple Cherry of the AD PRO Directorylisted firm Purple Cherry Architects, which has offices in New York and across the East Coast. Often, the neoclassical style expresses itself in subtle ways, with faades that are symmetrical and balanced, or an emphasis on classical proportions and scales in interior spaces. Typically, the neoclassical style embraces punched window openings on a solid wall, as opposed to the modern proclivity towards broad expanses of glass and window walls. Neoclassical style is not about capturing views, explains Purple Cherry. We translate the neoclassical style to meet our clients needs by increasing the window sizes on the back and sides of homes to capture views and bring in more natural light. Ultimately, the neoclassical style continues to stand the test of time due to its architectural ubiquity across time and place. Neoclassical is always going to be an appealing architectural style, declares Purple Cherry. Whether someone visited a significant property, or were raised in a classical home, the classic and stately aesthetic will always be appealing.5. TudorA Tudor-style house with a gabled roofline and brick-and-stucco construction.Peter Spiro / GettyMost PopularArchitecture + DesignThese 24 Beautiful Places of Worship Are Built Into NatureBy Katherine McLaughlinBathroom13 Farmhouse Bathroom Ideas That Will Inspire You to Embrace Rustic CharmBy Morgan GoldbergArchitecture + DesignThe 11 Most Beautiful Art Deco Buildings Around the WorldBy Maya Chawla Named for the Tudor period in England and Wales, spanning the late 15th to the early 17th centuries, Tudor house styles today take loose inspiration from late Medieval manor homes. Originally combining Renaissance and Gothic design elements, todays Tudor houses often feature white stucco exteriors framed by half-timbering or a dark brick or stone construction. Its a storybook style of home that is often punctuated by a gabled roofline and long, rectangular windows. Though the Tudor trend was popular in the US in the 1920s and 30s, it fell out of style in the 1950s, but its still possible to see Tudor home styles across the country today.6. GeorgianGeorgian houses are known for their symmetrical design and flat faade.Pauws99 / GettyParticularly on the East Coast, the Georgian style is one of the most consistently popular house styles today. It saw its heyday in the American colonies from the 18th century through the Revolutionary War and was heavily influenced by Renaissance design. These types of houses are characterized by their rigid symmetrythink windows and front doors evenly lined up and spaced, with rows of windows breaking up a flat faade. Typically expressed in red brick structures with hip roofs, these types of homes rarely feature excess decoration and have restrained exteriors. With the Georgian style, proportion and balance reign supreme.7. Gothic RevivalThis Gothic Revival house by Bohl Architects showcases the genres gabled roofs and lacy ornamentation.John Ellis PhotographyMost PopularArchitecture + DesignThese 24 Beautiful Places of Worship Are Built Into NatureBy Katherine McLaughlinBathroom13 Farmhouse Bathroom Ideas That Will Inspire You to Embrace Rustic CharmBy Morgan GoldbergArchitecture + DesignThe 11 Most Beautiful Art Deco Buildings Around the WorldBy Maya Chawla Many styles of houses aim to capture a single theme or ethos, but Gothic Revival house styles are defined by eclecticism. Drawing from many different time periods, architectural ideas, and forms, Gothic Revival houses merge architectural ideas and forms from a range of times and places. Many may associate the term Gothic with medieval Gothic cathedrals, but the Gothic Revival style is actually a European invention originating in Gothic towns of the English countryside, primarily in the 19th century. Typically, these types of houses have steep roofs, pointed arches at window and door openings, roof gables with lacy ornamented woodwork, front porches, and oriel bay windows. Because the Gothic Revival style was defined from the outset by its eclecticism, today it is popular for the range of creative expression it can embody. Many architectural styles can be predictable, and very rigid in their expression. Gothic Revival embraces complexity and contradiction, says Chip Bohl, of Bohl Architects, a member of the AD PRO Directory. Angela Healy, also of Bohl Architects, agrees. Gothic Revival is romantic, enchanting, and dramatic architecture with an old soul. Who wouldnt love that?8. VictorianThe Painted Ladies of San Francisco are some of the most famous Victorian style homes in a city known for them.Dea / Gianni Oliva / GettyAnother blast from the past, Victorian refers to a European house style that emerged during the Victorian era in the late 19th century. Often associated with the age of industrial expansion in Britain, the Victorian style can be seen as a reaction to the symmetrical and straightforward designs of Neoclassical and Georgian styles. The style encompasses a mixture of many revival styles, including Gothic Revival, Romanesque Revival, and Second Empire. Victorian homes are characterized by elaborate detailing, expressive ornament, and a sense of grandeur. Today Victorian-style houses are some of the most diverse, since they typically feature decorative detailing and grand structures.9. Mediterranean StyleCasa Casuarina, the former residence of Gianni Versace in Miami Beach, exemplifies the Mediterranean style.Joe Raedle / Getty ImagesMost PopularArchitecture + DesignThese 24 Beautiful Places of Worship Are Built Into NatureBy Katherine McLaughlinBathroom13 Farmhouse Bathroom Ideas That Will Inspire You to Embrace Rustic CharmBy Morgan GoldbergArchitecture + DesignThe 11 Most Beautiful Art Deco Buildings Around the WorldBy Maya Chawla In many cities, new builds often take inspiration from historical styles but incorporate innovative details inspired by the local context. In South Florida, where the New Yorkbased AD PRO Directorylisted firm Fairfax & Sammons Architects often designs homes, a prominent house style is Mediterranean. Mediterranean-style architecture is a classic, timeless tradition that combines elements of proportion and design, Anne Fairfax says. Its colorful and textured exterior stucco, intricate wrought-iron railings, and distinctive curves and lines give it an elegant yet timeless look. Mediterranean-style homes also focus on bright natural light, with oversized windows and front doors and open spaces that allow fresh breezes to flow. Additionally, the emphasis on outdoor living, with these types of homes utilizing courtyards, loggias, and terraces, makes the Mediterranean style perfect for the climate of South Florida.Historically accurate architecture based on location is essential to preserving culture and a sense of identity, Fairfax says. The best preservation tool is to build with integrity and respect for the past, and not be afraid to ask that beauty be a requisite.10. Shingle StylePart of a distinctly American vernacular, Shingle-style houses originated in New England. This example can be found in Chatham on Cape Cod.Loop Images / Getty ImagesBecause of the countrys colonial roots, many traditional house styles developed on the East Coast but have since migrated to other parts of the nation. One such house style is the Shingle style, which originated in New England as an alternative to the more expensive clapboard-siding homes that signaled a higher design aesthetic but were out of reach to the average homeowner. Using shingles, or small wood pieces installed in an overlapping rhythm, was a less costly and easier-to-maintain option than clapboard and other cladding options of the time. Today, the Shingle style can be found in many different materials and aesthetic expressions depending on the region and design influences, with the most common material being cedar. Shingles can be used on differing styles, explains Aaron Mollick, of Studio AM Architecture | Interiors, a member of the AD PRO Directory. They signal a casual sophistication that many of our clients express when creating their legacy homes. Michael Troyer, also of Studio AM, agrees. Shingle style grants artistic versatility and interpretation of ones own personal taste. Shingles have a rigor and repetition, which appeals to both traditionalists and those drawn to a more modern sensibility.11. ItalianateBuilt in 1876, the Villa Finale in San Antonio, Texas, embodies the Italianate tradition.Most PopularArchitecture + DesignThese 24 Beautiful Places of Worship Are Built Into NatureBy Katherine McLaughlinBathroom13 Farmhouse Bathroom Ideas That Will Inspire You to Embrace Rustic CharmBy Morgan GoldbergArchitecture + DesignThe 11 Most Beautiful Art Deco Buildings Around the WorldBy Maya Chawla The mid-19th-century Italianate style remains enduring for house styles today. It was popularized in the US as people looked backwards to a romanticized version of the past to re-create something similar in the present. Inspired by medieval Italian villas and farm houses, the Italianate house style typically features deep overhanging eaves with highly decorative brackets, or the element that carries the weight of the eave. Ornamental elements such as decorative window crowns or pediments are common for Italianate houses. They will often have tall, narrow windows, usually with rounded tops. Inspired by Italian villas, these types of homes typically feature ground-level front porches supported by narrowly spaced columns.12. Spanish ColonialThis Spanish colonial revival bungalow in San Jose, California, was built in 1932.NNehring / GettyOn the West Coast, one of the most commonly recognizable house stylesparticularly in Californiais the Spanish colonial style. Inspired by the architecture of the Spanish missions, these types of houses are defined by gracious courtyards, solid white stucco walls, arcaded walkways, and rustic red tile roofs. As a native Californian, I have always loved the Spanish style, says Erik Evens, of AD PRO Directorylisted firm KAA Design. The planning of Spanish colonial buildings places special focus on inviting outdoor spaces such as courtyards and loggias, which are protected from the rain and sun and are usable year-round. Often imbuing a sense of warmth, texture, and rich details, Spanish colonial types of homes are still common in Southern California and beyond, but often with a modern twist. This style allows our clients to build in a way that connects to a rich architectural tradition, says Evens. As an architect, Im keenly interested in creating a contemporary interpretation of the Spanish colonial style that addresses a modern lifestyle.13. Ranch StyleThe low, sprawling ranch style can be found across the US.Mardis Coers / GettyMost PopularArchitecture + DesignThese 24 Beautiful Places of Worship Are Built Into NatureBy Katherine McLaughlinBathroom13 Farmhouse Bathroom Ideas That Will Inspire You to Embrace Rustic CharmBy Morgan GoldbergArchitecture + DesignThe 11 Most Beautiful Art Deco Buildings Around the WorldBy Maya Chawla In the American West, the legacy of ranch-style houses looms large. This type of home originated in the Southwest and California, but can now be found in the Midwest and across the US. This style of home is known for being single-story and rambling, with open floor plans and expansive living spaces, and large porches or patios. Ranch-style homes typically have low-pitched roofs, long windows on the facade, flat roofs, and an attached garage. While the form and scale of ranch-style homes can vary depending on the locationthey tend to be more sprawling in California and more compact and asymmetrical in other placesthe emphasis on an indoor-outdoor connection is a defining factor. Were particularly drawn to the broad overhanging roofs of California ranch homes, which evoke a sense of cozy domesticity, and the generous use of porches, which foster a connection to nature, says John Ike, of Ike Baker Velten, a member of the AD PRO Directory.14. BrutalistMany contemporary homes reference Brutalisms monolithic forms and exposed concrete, as seen in this residence by KAA.If any house style has experienced the scorn of a bad rap, its Brutalism. Known for its profusion of flat expanses of exposed concrete and monolithic forms, the Brutalist style was first defined by British historian and critic Reyner Banham in his 1955 essay The New Brutalism and has been criticized for its sometimes harsh and institutional expression. But according to Banham, the style is less about a brutal design expression and more about stripping down architecture to its most frank expression. Besides the unabashed embrace of exposed concrete, the Brutalist style is often defined by a clearly visible structure and honest expression of materials, which can be refreshing in the age of more is more. Recently, the term Brutalism has grown in use to describe modern, minimalist architecture that is austere but confident in its simplicity, says Grant Kirkpatrick of KAA Design. KAAs Duan Tran appreciates Brutalism for its directness and its commitment to authentic, honest material expression. Ive long admired Brutalisms boldness in form and artistic integrity, he explains. Raw concrete, modular geometry, heavy monolithic forms, and the use of natural lighting are key elements of Brutalism and what continue to drive a strong following for me and so many others.Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do you know what your house style is?Every house style has certain identifiable features, as evidenced by the above list. For example, craftsman homes almost always have low-pitched, triangular roofs while Victorians often have dramatic, steeped ones. By learning the common characteristics of popular styles, you can better match those traits to your own home. You may also be able to learn more about your houses design by digging into its property history.What is the most popular house style in America?The answer is complicated and depends on who you ask. Many architects have their favorites, and popular styles among the design set, including midcentury modern, Brutalism, and Contemporary, are discussed above. However, more traditional styles such as neoclassical, Tudor, and Shingle style have a devoted following, especially in certain parts of the country where those styles have been simmering for decades. Ultimately, the old adage of beauty is in the eye of the beholder rings true, as there truly is a house style for everyone.

The billionaires primary residence is a compact $50,000 tiny home in Boca Chica, Texas, where his SpaceX headquarters are located. A recent report by fan blog Teslarati and the New York Post reveals that the home is actually a foldable, 20-foot-by-20-foot prefabricated home made by Boxabl, a housing startup company. The Boxabl Casita home Musk reportedly lives in is set up like a studio apartment, with one large room partitioned into a living room and bedroom area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a bathroom with a tub shower, according to Chron.com. Though this has yet to be officially confirmed, the company hinted in a promotional video that one of the Casitas was installed for a top-secret customer.Musks biographer Walter Isaacson, shared a post on social media giving a rare inside look at the home. The house appears minimal, uncluttered, and simple, especially in comparison to Musks former properties. The caption read in 2020, Musk decided to sell his five grand houses and to have as his primary residence be this spartan two-bedroom house in Boca Chica, TX, where we would meet and he would sit at this wood table and make phone calls. With plans to spend more time in space than Earth, it comes as no surprise that Musk downsized and shed most personal possessions.Elon Musk and Grimes at the Met Gala in 2018Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Variety/Penske Media via Getty ImagesFAQsWhere is Elon Musk from?Musk is from Pretoria, South Africa. He moved to the United States in 1992 and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a dual degree in economics and physics.Is Elon Musk a US citizen?Musk became a US citizen in 2002.What kind of car does Elon Musk drive?In 2019, Musk took to X and said, I mostly drive Model S Performance with dev version of FSD computer. Our new Raven powertain & adaptive damping suspension is great! Next is Model 3P & then X if driving with my kids. Acceleration is fun on tap!Where does Elon Musk live?Boca Chica, Texas.Why Does Elon Musk live in such a small house?When one of his followers asked why he chose to tell his seven large-scale homes, he had a word word answerfreedom.Does Elon Musk have children?Elon Musk has 12 children. His first child with his ex-wife, Justine Wilson, died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in 2002. Musk and Wilson went on to welcome five more children, including one set of twins and one set of triplets. Musk shares three more kids with the musician Grimes, and three more with tech executive Shivon Zilis, including one set of twins and one baby born earlier this year.

We didnt want a house that was too seriouswe wanted it to be fun, to feel like it had been lived in from the get-go, says chef Chris Willis of the vacation home he and his wife, Pam, recently completed on Marthas Vineyard. We really pushed back on having details that felt too new.As the proprietors of Pammys, the much-loved restaurant in Cambridge, Massachusettswhere theyre basedthe Willises know a thing or two about assembling a team, and they did so seamlessly for this four-year endeavor. Theyre very collaborative and open to a lot of different things, interior designer Karie Reinertson, who worked on the project alongside her Mother Studio cofounder, Laura Evans, says of the clients. But they also have a lot to say, a lot of opinions, and it was really fun to have them trust us. That circle of creative confidence extended to include architect Maryann Thompson of firm MTA, who dreamed up the homes distinctive pinwheel layout, maximizing its views and openness, as well as project manager Doug Jack of Nidify Studio and celebrated landscape designer Michael Van Valkenburgh.Entertaining friends and family was a key consideration for homeowners Chris and Pam Willis, restaurateurs from Cambridge, Massachusetts, when planning their vacation home on Marthas Vineyard. In the dining room, which features ample seating below windows, and surrounding a Nickey Kehoe table, Pinch pendant lights were designed to raise up, should the hosts want to stash the table for a larger party. The bench cushions are covered in a Schumacher fabric while those on the vintage Dutch dining chairs wear Brook Perdigon Textiles Framework pattern. Chriss brother [next door] owns and operates a distillery. We own a restaurant. Were food beverage people, Pam explains. Entertaining is what we do, so the piano in the dining room is just a supercool luxury to have.We wanted to create a house that heightened the experience of the beautiful landscape and the phenomenological qualities of the site in multiple ways, explains Thompson, who had worked with the homeowners on two prior projects. The pinwheel plan, she adds, created exterior spaces between its armsoutdoor rooms held by the buildings form.Tucked away on a leafy plot between the ocean and Summertime, the preexisting family home of Chriss brother, the new house and its guest cottage were playfully dubbed Suppertime, underscoring its owners love of entertaining. A giant Nickey Kehoe table grounds the dining room, which can accommodate 20 guests, under pendant lights that were designed to lift out of the way, should the couple want to open up the expanse for a larger party. Because they love hosting, they wanted this space to be really flexible and alive, explains Reinertson of the glass-walled room, which features a piano that the Willises two teenage daughters often play for company. The idea is that people could bleed out into the landscape if theyre having a large party, says Evans of the enchanting grounds masterminded by Van Valkenburgh. It becomes this very permeable space.Shop out the look of the house hereThe main house and guest cottagenamed Suppertime as a nod to Chriss brothers preexisting property next door, Summertimeis situated on several ocean-adjacent acres and was designed by Maryann Thompson Architects, who had previously collaborated with the Willises on their main residence and restaurant, Pammys, in Cambridge. For this endeavor, Thompson and her project manager, Doug Jack of Nidify Studio, worked hand-in-glove with interior designers Karie Reinertson and Laura Evans from Mother Studio, as well as the acclaimed landscape architect Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates. We were able to think of both properties in tandem and create a somewhat seamless flow of paths connecting the two, explains Jack of Suppertimes physical relationship to Summertime.The living room, with exposures on either side, highlights the homes pinwheel layout, in which rooms radiate out from the center like spokes on a wheel. Pam and Chris are both extremely artistic and are architectural dreamers, notes architect Thompson of the homeowners. They are wonderful clients because they like to dream and envision big things right alongside us. In the vaulted living room, with a Mors wood stove that the family plans to christen this winter, a sofa designed by Mother Studio in collaboration with Atelier Takagi is intended to wink at Marthas Vineyards 1980s preppy-maritime aesthetic, as is the vintage boat coffee table. The ottomans and throw pillows are covered in Pierre Frey fabrics, while a Gubi lounge chair and Fern NYC side chair provide additional seating for guests.With restaurateurs in residence, it should come as little surprise that the kitchen, generously lit by commodious skylights, pendants by In Common With, and Allied Maker flush mounts, was another area of thoughtful planning. Its a very working-chefs kitchen, notes Chris of the culinary HQ, lined with reclaimed hemlock (as are the homes other rooms) and zellige tiles. I dont think theres any of that kitchen thats for show, which was fun but also challenging for Karie and Laura.In the case of Suppertime, the kitchen truly is the heart of the home, particularly for homeowner Chris, a professional chef. There was a ton of talk about use and space: What does it feel like when Chris is cooking? Does he want somebody sitting at that island with him talking, or does he need complete focus? What does it feel like when all the doors are closed in the kitchen? recalls Reinertson of discussions around the plan. A custom white-oak island fabricated by Stauffer Woodworking is the primary workspace in the room, which includes custom cabinets designed by Mother Studio and crafted by Holmes Hole Builders.Most PopularArchitecture + DesignThese 24 Beautiful Places of Worship Are Built Into NatureBy Katherine McLaughlinBathroom13 Farmhouse Bathroom Ideas That Will Inspire You to Embrace Rustic CharmBy Morgan GoldbergArchitecture + DesignThe 11 Most Beautiful Art Deco Buildings Around the WorldBy Maya Chawla Designed to be a serious chefs kitchen, the space is outfitted with a BlueStar range, Waterworks plumbing fixtures, and plenty of light from In Common With orb pendants, Allied Maker orb flush mounts, and, for more precise culinary efforts, a Jield retractable sconce. The zellige backsplash tiles are from Cl.They were heavily involved in the design of their own restaurant, so they were really particular about the seat height and depth and how close to the table people should be, says Evans of the breakfast nook. Among the couples favorite spots on the property, it includes a bench cushion covered in a Soane Britain fabric, a Sawkille dining chair, Nickey Kehoe table, Helene Blanche window shades, a Noguchi pendant, and custom stenciling on the walls.Though Suppertime was the first official undertaking for Reinertson and Evans working together as Mother Studio, which is based in Asheville, North Carolina, the duo have quicklythanks to this and a series of subsequent projects around the USgarnered attention for their handcrafted interiors. With backgrounds spanning landscape architecture, studio art, craft, and bespoke furniture design, the designers took a holistic approach here, overseeing everything from the design of quilts on all the beds to custom-painted tiles in the powder room and decorative stencils in the breakfast nook to built-in seating throughout. This is the epitome of a favorite project for us because we not only get to compose from other peoples beautiful belongings or things theyve made, but we have a hand in it too, Reinertson says, so it feels custom, special, and personal.Most PopularArchitecture + DesignThese 24 Beautiful Places of Worship Are Built Into NatureBy Katherine McLaughlinBathroom13 Farmhouse Bathroom Ideas That Will Inspire You to Embrace Rustic CharmBy Morgan GoldbergArchitecture + DesignThe 11 Most Beautiful Art Deco Buildings Around the WorldBy Maya Chawla The guest house, which looks onto the pool, is built with a trellis armature on one face of the building, where hydrangea vines are expected to grow over the coming years. Bluestone creates meandering paths throughout the property.We wanted to present a more traditional front to the street, as the neighborhood the house is in is a wonderful old New England community, Thompson explains, pointing to the guest cottage, where Pam and Chris often host their respective parents. We opened up the house and guest house in the back with large modern windows that address the site. Abundant natural light in the interiors was important to all parties involved, as evidenced by large vertical windows and skylights throughout.This high-touch approach might help explain why Chris and Pam have difficulty selecting their favorite spots on the property. Theres the guest house overlooking the pool, where, when the couples respective parents are visiting, the entire family ends up chatting for hours after meals. Though they also spend much of their time in the beloved kitchen, the couple is particularly fond of the porch, where almost every day ends; and the breakfast nook, where they happily begin. Walking into the girls bedroom, with its striking window above the beds, is architecturally amazing, Chris says before Pam reminds him of the soaring living room, with its wood-burning stove that they look forward to christening this winter. Yeah, there are a lot, Chris laughs of the choice locales at their vacation hideaway. I think we might move there.Most PopularArchitecture + DesignThese 24 Beautiful Places of Worship Are Built Into NatureBy Katherine McLaughlinBathroom13 Farmhouse Bathroom Ideas That Will Inspire You to Embrace Rustic CharmBy Morgan GoldbergArchitecture + DesignThe 11 Most Beautiful Art Deco Buildings Around the WorldBy Maya Chawla Reflecting on the project, Pam, whos quick to point out how special it is to work with an ego-free architect of Thompsons caliber, says she cant identify a single low point. Theyre wonderfully patient and communicative, she adds of the Mother Studio pair with a big smile. I mean, theyre mothers, so its expected.The primary bedroom is the only space in the home that features a painted-wood floor. It also includes a Nickey Kehoe spindle chair with a Chelsea Textiles fabric, a vintage floor lamp, an Another Country stool, a Room & Board dresser, and, for an extra-tailored look, a sisal ceiling with reclaimed hemlock battens. It felt exciting to have a lot of color in such a woodsy space and such large, bright volumes, Reinertson says. So it felt like we could get wild with color and pattern.The primary bath is a study in wood and tile. Its custom vanity, with a Danby marble top, was fabricated by Stauffer Woodworking. Allied Maker sconces illuminate Anne Black ceramic knobs that contrast the lighter Cl tiles.The main house mudroom was designed to take a beating with a custom soapstone sink and hemlock pegrail. Walter G. fabric curtains hide appliances and sundry cleaning items. The ceiling light is from Commune.We definitely didnt prioritize the bedroomsif you want to spend time in your bedroom, get the hell out of the bedroom, jokes Pam of the intentionally snug sleeping accommodations. To be clear, theyre beautiful, but to Pams point, theyre not conducive to all-day lounging, Chris adds. This guest room features a custom headboard and quilt designed by Mother Studio and fabricated by Kye and Hardy, Bennet Schlesinger table lamps, and Pinch side tables.[Pam and Chris] kept calling them the [James] Turrell skylights because there are a couple situations where theres a skylight at the top of a shower, Reinertson notes. Its very beautifulfeels like youre showering outdoors. In the guest house bathroom, Zia tiles, an RBW sconce above a Form and Refine mirror, and Watermark fixtures adorn the space.Tiles designed and painted by Mother Studio take center stage in the powder room, where Forbes & Lomax light switches, a Workstead sconce, Alfred Newall mirror, and Waterworks faucet complete the half-baths understated yet refined appeal.In the daughters bedroom, which features an epic triangle window above the beds, custom quilts designed by Mother Studio, which were hand-dyed and fabricated by Kye and Hardy, adorn Amber Interiors beds. The stenciling on the walls was also designed by Mother Studio; the firm, based in Asheville, North Carolina, prides itself on a holistic approach to interior design. We were really happy with how much Chris and Pam wanted to explore color and pattern in this project, Reinertson notes. I think thats one benefit of it being a summer homeit didnt feel as precious or everyday as their primary residence.Most PopularArchitecture + DesignThese 24 Beautiful Places of Worship Are Built Into NatureBy Katherine McLaughlinBathroom13 Farmhouse Bathroom Ideas That Will Inspire You to Embrace Rustic CharmBy Morgan GoldbergArchitecture + DesignThe 11 Most Beautiful Art Deco Buildings Around the WorldBy Maya Chawla The sun-drenched living area in the guest cottage showcases the beauty of reclaimed hemlock. Occupants take in views of the propertys pool and grounds from plush Kalon lounge chairs flanking a Studio Volk floor lamp beside vintage Herman Miller summer picnic posters.We had some earlier concepts that were more rich and lavish, but then we ended up pulling back, Evans says of the guest cottage interior. It felt right to have a couple of touches of more decorative detail, like that [Cl] shell tile backsplash, but let the architecture stand and speak for itself. There, Skagerak chairs surround a Forma dining table that holds an East Fork Pottery bowl.The guest house sleeping area features a Pinch sconce, Coyuchi bedspread, and Another Country stool.In the guest bath, RBW sconces illuminate DXV pedestal sinks and wainscotting painted in Farrow & Balls Churlish. The shower curtain wears a Schumacher block-printed fabric, while the interiors of the home are lined in reclaimed hemlock, selected for its knotty quality and warmth.Shop it out:Another Country Stool One by House & HoldPium Wall Light by PINCHFritz Hansen Selandia Dining ChairEast Fork Pottery Dinnerware (Set of 4)Parachute Mosaic Towels"On Flowers: Lessons from an Accidental Florist" by Amy MerrickGrace Chair by Tove Kindt-Larsen for GubiSeneca Lamp by Danny Kaplan Studio