A green roof cools your home in the summer, insulates in the winter, and has far-reaching benefits for the community, but keeping...

The greenest home is the one you already have.

It’s simple to make lasting changes to your home, wardrobe, and everyday life that are kind to the planet.

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

See if you check off all the boxes when it comes to creating an eco-friendly household.

From traditional Falu red to buttercup yellows, these hues recall Nordic landscapes.

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

From “disco” tile to high-gloss glass, this parade of beautiful backsplashes will help you take your kitchen from average to...

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At a time when stress levels are rising, adding a touch of greenery to the bathroom can elevate both your space and your mood.

Here are a few of our all-time tips on buying and selling your own modern dwelling.

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

Unless you’re building a pillow fort, you only need a couple.

Designer Joyce Downing Pickens of JDP Interiors knows that a neutral palette can be boring when done wrong.

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Japanese and Scandinavian influences come together to produce a look that’s serene, organic, and refined.

Create a peaceful ambiance in your bedroom with these exemplary ceiling lighting designs.

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You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

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These no-fuss landscaping ideas yield gardens that practically take care of themselves.

Top designers dish on the best countertop materials for your kitchen—and their attendant price tags.

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Top designers give their advice about how to choose a stylish, functional faucet—and what it will cost.

Interior design photographers Lauren Pressey, Amy Bartlam, and Tessa Neustadt teach you how to prepare for—and execute—a flawless...

All it took was an orbital sander, some elbow grease, and determination to see it through.

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How to build (and tend) your very own pile of green gold.

There’s a reason people have been customizing the Swedish meatball purveyor’s furniture for decades.

A growing coalition are just saying no to regular grass. Join them in considering clover, moss, meadow, and more.

With a little elbow grease, a few YouTube tutorials, and only a couple harrowing missteps, I’m bringing my apartment back to its...

Take this to Home Depot (or your landscape architect) before you get the garden hose.

The days are short, the sun is nowhere to be found, but don’t worry—with these tips, your plants will thrive.

Think outside the hearth.