Gregory Han

Los Angeles

Co-author of Poketo's "Creative Spaces: People, Homes, and Studios to Inspire". Find me at Design Milk + New York Times Wirecutter + Dwell + Domino + Saveur

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The Best Outdoor Sofas and Loungers to Kick Back in Style

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Gregory Han

We ask a lot from our patio furniture, and outdoor sofas in particular: They have to invite rest and relaxation, look good, be easy to maintain, and fall within budget. But they’re also expected to be considerably tougher than their indoor counterparts, enduring everything from inclement weather and falling foliage to wayward stains. If your indoor sofa is a sedan, an outdoor one has to be an off-road SUV.
What Does the L.A. Midcentury Dream House Look Like in the Age of Fire?

1 month ago | dwell.com | Gregory Han

View 3 PhotosCalifornia’s particular brand of indoor/outdoor living has captured our imagination for more than 50 years. But can the envious design style adapt to today’s climate? View 3 PhotosThis story is part of Dwell’s yearlong 25th-anniversary celebration of the people, places, and ideas we’ve championed over the years.
I Bought an Old Home in a High-Risk Wildfire Zone. Here’s How I’m Protecting It.

Jan 7, 2025 | nytimes.com | Gregory Han

As first-time homeowners, my wife and I understood we were in for a home-improvement marathon when we decided to buy a well-loved yet equally neglected 1963 home in the foothills of Los Angeles’ Angeles National Forest. Even so, the single-story residence had nearly everything we hoped for. We fell head over heels for the home’s mid-century details, its detached studio, and a backyard overlooking a verdant canyon and canopy-camouflaged creek prowled by bears, foxes, and bobcats.
Temple Food: Why the Sacred Art of Eating Simply Keeps Growing in Korea - Discover by Silversea

Dec 20, 2024 | discover.silversea.com | Gregory Han

Growing up in a Korean household, I (or at least my palate) was shaped by the loudest declarations of my culture’s cuisine: scalding chili-laced stews, the penetrating punch of fermented roots and vegetables aged over weeks to months, seafood so fresh that it only stopped moving after being dipped into a garlic-laden dish of chamgireum (roasted sesame oil) and ganjang (Korean soy sauce.) But defining Korean food only by its spiciest and boldest examples ignores a long, rich history dating to...
A Taste of Seoul's Food Markets, One Step and One Stall at a Time - Discover by Silversea

Dec 19, 2024 | discover.silversea.com | Gregory Han

If you ask someone after their first visit to Seoul what they most remember about the South Korean capital, you’ll probably notice their eyes widen, then glaze over with the dreamy recollection of someone readying to share the sordid details of a fiery fling. Be forewarned: What they’re really about to share is everything they ate along the way in Seoul.
A friendly rivalry coloured by kinship: Wendy Maruyama and Tom Loeser on their two-artist show

Nov 21, 2024 | wallpaper.com | Gregory Han

‘I’m slow now, making things take much longer,’ confides artist and furniture designer Wendy Maruyama while rummaging through several pieces in varying degrees of completion strewn throughout her studio in San Diego, California–containers, cabinets, sideboards, “and a few little boxes.” Each vibrantly varnished assemblage is intended for 'Colorama', a two-person show now on at New York City design gallery Superhouse pairing Maruyama with longtime friend and chromatic furniture making...
An 11-Year-Old Angeleno Turns His Family’s Yard Into a Graywater Garden

Nov 12, 2024 | dwell.com | Gregory Han

View 12 PhotosNative California plants abound in this tiny oasis designed to maximize diversity. View 12 PhotosThis story is part of our annual look at the state of American design. This year, we’re highlighting work that shines through an acrimonious moment—and makes the case for optimism. Join Dwell+ to ContinueSubscribe to Dwell+ to get everything you already love about Dwell, plus exclusive home tours, video features, how-to guides, access to the Dwell archive, and more.
An 11-Year-Old Angeleno Turns His Family’s Yard Into a Graywater Garden

Nov 12, 2024 | yahoo.com | Gregory Han

Native California plants abound in this tiny oasis designed to maximize diversity. This story is part of our annual look at the state of American design. This year, we’re highlighting work that shines through an acrimonious moment—and makes the case for optimism.
The 7 Best Desk Lamps of 2024

Nov 4, 2024 | nytimes.com | Gregory Han |Melanie Pinola

A great desk lamp can transform your workspace—both functionally and aesthetically. It can reduce eye fatigue and help you better see what you’re working on, and it can set the right mood for getting work done. A great lamp can also be a design statement. After researching over 55 desk lamps and testing 20, we’ve chosen our favorite desk lamps in a variety of styles and prices. LED vs.
The 7 Best Alarm Clocks of 2024

Nov 3, 2024 | nytimes.com | Gregory Han

If you use your phone in the bedroom at night, it’s probably messing with your sleep, even if you mute and dim it. An alarm clock can be a healthy upgrade to a distraction-free bedroom, despite it feeling like a technological downgrade. After a phone-free week of testing, we recommend six clocks for a more peaceful bedroom. They aren’t too bright at night and will dependably wake you up in the morning. And they’ll look nice on your nightstand to boot.