More Than 4,400 Mousetrap Patents Exist. Yet The 1894 Design Is Still Everywhere
More than 4,400 mousetrap patents have been granted in the United States since the Patent Office was established in 1838. That is more than for any other…
Everyone Was Copying His Sofa. Then He Made A Fake Version Of His Own
For years, OMHU watched its distinctive TEDDY™ sofa appear across the internet in cheaper versions that looked remarkably similar. The Copenhagen furniture company could have responded with…
The $18 Million House That Almost Disappears Into the California Desert
A house worth $18 million would normally be designed to make sure everyone notices it. This one does the opposite. Built in Joshua Tree, California, the Invisible…
Every Man Needs A Place Where Nobody Asks Him To Fix Anything
There comes a point when the meaning of luxury begins to change. It is no longer always about a larger house, a faster car or a more…
Why Art Deco Still Looks Expensive 100 Years Later
Art Deco may have emerged a century ago, but its combination of bold geometry, rich materials and carefully controlled luxury still works surprisingly well in modern homes….
Your AC Isn’t the Problem. Your House Might Be
When summer heat hits, most homeowners instinctively turn down the thermostat and expect the AC to solve everything. But a hot house may have less to do…