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This Suburban Australian Home Isn’t Afraid of a Little (More Like a Lot of) Plywood
Wood-covered interiors meet concrete floors, masonry blocks, and exposed fittings for a rough-and-ready residence.
Construction Diary: In the Mojave Desert, a First-Time Builder Takes On a Tricky Prefab Home
Assuming the role of contractor, Julie Park works through trials and tribulations to construct a Blue Sky house with a complex...
In West Vancouver, Architect Barry Downs’s Cliffside Home Seeks $4.6M
Listed for the first time since it was built in 1979, the iconic residence is located in a waterfront area that is at risk of...
These Made-From-Scratch Tiny Homes Start at $58K. And They’re Coming to the U.S.
Portuguese builder Madeiguincho makes stick-built tiny homes that are tailored down to the finishes and fixtures.
This $2.8M Los Angeles Home Is Designed to Resist Earthquakes
Award-winning architect David Ming-Li Lowe built his personal residence on viscous-damper base isolators to protect it from...
Frank Lloyd Wright’s O’Connor House Hits the Market for $899K
Built in 1916, the two-bedroom bungalow is one of the legendary architect’s American System-Built Homes.
To Make Their Home Stand Out, They Covered It in Rows of Protruding Bricks
The family of five’s laneway house has a mesmerizing facade that distinguishes it from neighbors and minimizes solar gain.
What It’s Like to Buy a Fixer-Upper via “Cheap Old Houses”
The Instagram account featuring historic homes listed for under $100,000 is a social media phenomenon.
Before & After: From Pegboards to Terrazzo, This Swervy Oakland Bungalow Has It All
“It’s so fun to work with people who are excited by being weird, but want to do it right,” says architect Sky Lanigan.
Cottagecore Meets Minimalism in This £585K Home in the English Countryside
The darling house has a thatched roof, 18th-century stucco walls, and a contemporary extension with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Want to Downsize? These 155-Square-Foot Tiny Homes Might Be the Upgrade You’re Looking For
Australian company Fabprefab’s $116K unit comes with precision-milled plywood interiors, Fisher & Paykel appliances, and off-grid...
In Beverly Hills, a Spanish-Style Home With English Cottage Vibes Asks $4M
Stone walls and vintage fixtures meet terra-cotta tiles and sunny outdoor spaces in this 3,387-square-foot residence, which dates...
The Neon Paradox: Is it Low Brow or High Art?
The answer to whether glowing decor is cool or corny has become…complicated.
Budget Breakdown: $91K and Vintage Flair Revive a Flat in One of Paris’s Coolest Buildings
A small apartment renovation in Orgues de Flandre—a brutalist ’70s development built as social housing—includes a kitchen-focused...
Terra-Cotta Flooring Ties Together a Refreshed Country Home in France
A blend of square and hexagonal tiles bring a rosy hue to the 18th-century residence’s opened-up interiors.
One of Your Rooms Could Be an Indoor “Tree House” in This €490K French Home
Designed by architect Pascal Truffaut, the countryside home has colorful interiors, a wave-like roof, and a bedroom suspended...
Here Are the Rules for Short-Term Rentals in Your City
Listing properties on home sharing platforms like Airbnb is getting more complex.
Fashion Ads Are Embracing the Saying “There’s No Place Like Home”
Puma, Bode, and Balenciaga are among a growing crop of brands to release campaigns with domestic backdrops that feel...
We Tapped a French Design Specialist to Answer Your Biggest Interior Design Questions
From combining eras to floating your furniture, these design tips will help you achieve that certain je ne sais quoi in your...
I’ll Never Make Another Decor Decision Without a Mood Board
I always doubted whether the design planning approach was actually helpful, but now that I’ve found the right platform, I’m a...
This Forest Home in Chile Is Elevated to Float Among the Trees
In the Los Ríos region, Hebra Arquitectos perches an H-shaped house on pillars to make its interior feel like a tree house.
Want to Design Your Own ADU? This Prefab Company Gives You the Tools
Type Five lets clients choose everything from floor plans to finishes via its website configurator, and then manages the rest.
Farm-to-Table Pioneer Alta Tingle’s Healdsburg Home Goes to Market for $1.7M
Dating back to the 1960s, the revamped residence features vaulted ceilings, a chef’s kitchen, and a redwood sauna.
Icons Only: One of Two Neutra Homes in Montana Is Restored as a Part-Time Residency
The 1950 Mosby House has deep roots in Missoula’s history.
The Central Mexican Hot Springs Site That’s Run Like a Local Co-Op
A photojournalist visits Grutas Tolantongo, a thermal pool complex that operates under a communal ownership system established to...
This Sydney Home’s Dining Area Is Basically the Backyard
A new extension with floor-to-ceiling glass sliders opens to the garden, giving a family of four a plein air space to entertain.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s McCartney House Just Hit the Market for $790K
Set in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the 1951 residence is currently one of the most affordable listed homes by the legendary architect.
Who Is Optimistic About Buying a Home? Not Younger Americans
Although builders are making smaller and potentially more affordable houses, a new poll says Gen Z and Millennials still feel...
Before & After: They Gave Their Dilapidated Washington D.C. Home the Renovation of a Lifetime
“I’m going to die in this house,” says homeowner Ezekiel J. Emanuel, who famously wrote an essay about how he will refuse medical...
One of Architect Joseph Storey’s Last Homes Just Hit the Market for $7.5M
Built from stone, cedar, glass, and concrete, the two-story 1975 home is perched above the shore of Lake Ontario.
Four Years Into WFH Life, Here’s What You Need for an Aesthetically Pleasing Home Office
I’ve finally cracked the code on making a workspace that feels as good as it looks.
Here’s What the National Association of Realtors Settlement Means for Homeowners
The industry shift is expected to fuel competition among realtors, resulting in reduced commission fees for sellers.
One Night in Kohler’s Old Company Town, Now a Luxury Resort and Spa
When it comes to leisure at its namesake Wisconsin vacation complex, the kitchen and bath brand means business.
Clean Air Doesn’t Have to Be a Luxury Only the Rich Can Afford
New high-end developments are attracting homeowners with advanced air filtration systems.
Before & After: Built-In Storage Unlocks the Potential of a Family’s Small Hong Kong Flat
Sleek floor-to-ceiling joinery maximizes space and enhances sight lines for twin boys and their parents.
It’s Always Summer at This $3.7M Minimalist Home in Florida
It might have a snow-white palette—but that’s the only wintry thing about it.