From sconces and pendants to track lights, we illuminate the seven basic types of lighting fixtures.

The budget-friendly and versatile material is a popular choice for good reason.

We bring you the long and short (and round) of the typical shapes that tiles come in.

You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

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Want to get back to nature, but can’t leave your apartment? Become a plant parent.

Use this as a guide to finding the right architect for your new home or renovation—and what to expect during the process.

It’s a common desire to have as much natural light in your home as possible—but it’s not always that easy to achieve.

Hint: layered lighting can work wonders.

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Creating and maintaining your own edible garden is easier than you think. Here’s how to get started growing your own greens.

Don’t be held captive by screens in your own sanctuary.

That snarl of wires under your desk is calling for cable management.

That statement sofa wasn’t meant to be a wallflower.

Read on if you want to sound like a pro at identifying some of the most common species of wood.

Instead of tossing those scraps in the compost bin, invest in your own countertop harvest.

We’ve got the scoop on everything you ever wanted to know about designing with rugs.

Mirror, mirror on the wall, what’s the fairest angle of them all?

The San Francisco–based designer explains what to invest in—and where to experiment.

The Californian designer shows us how to spruce up a utilitarian space.

Trade in those warped doors and stained shelves for a crisp new look.

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If you’re designing or remodeling your bathroom, check out these out-of-the-box storage ideas your friends will want to copy.

From kitchen cabinets to bedroom dressers, your furniture could benefit from some sprucing up.

Whether you’re battling noise or are short on space, these guides can turn your office into a distraction-free zone.

Top interior designers weigh in on what to look for in a living room sofa—and what it should ultimately cost.