A 1,100-square-foot loft in the historic Bester Building, a former steam-engine factory in Emeryville, California, is updated...

Don't let another spiky companion bite the dust.

The Phoenix residence draws inspiration from the Sonoran Desert and the stately cacti.

The charm! The character! The cacti!

Cacti and patterned, pink tile add personality to a Manhattan Beach residence that embraces the outdoors.

STEG Arkitekter designs a casual hideout to peel away the stress of city life.

The residence merges two Brazilian architectural styles with distinctly casual and formal spaces.

Solar power and a self-sufficient water system keep a family relaxed in Chile.

By almost every measure, America’s workplaces are becoming more informal.

Stairway to Heaven by Wood Arkitektur + Design uses heat-treated pine and bricks to fashion a casual family retreat.

Jari and Anna Visuri turn a wooded plot of land by the Baltic Sea into a relaxing retreat—and a casual calling card for their...

The Detroit-based lifestyle brand drops a colorful collection of outdoor essentials, including pillows, plates, and a stellar...

Channeling the kiwi bach, architect Daniel Smith creates an address where a casual attitude—even in a sharp-edge structure—reigns...

You don’t have to rough it to experience nature at its finest.

With inspiration from the creative homeowners, the duo behind Levenbetts design a backyard structure that blurs the line between...

As one of America's most important contributions to residential architecture, ranch homes embody both modernist ideas and the...

Cane and wicker furniture—made of the viny, climbing palm rattan—really is one of those bare necessities.

As one of America’s most important contributions to residential architecture, ranch homes embody both modernist ideas and the...

The Tiburon residence’s arched windows and terraces look out over the San Francisco Bay.

Eames Office teams up with Gelato Pique for a plush clothing line inspired by the Eames’s philosophy to “take your pleasure...

The owner of Flexform’s New York showroom, David Levy, creates an elegant dining room overlooking Mexico City.

In downtown Victoria, Superbaba is a Middle Eastern restaurant whose quirky use of color and form keeps a sense of humor.

These interior layouts make the most of their seaside settings.

The ash staircase weaves together three floors, a warm contrast to glass, concrete, and brick.

Former horse stalls now serve as concrete room dividers in this modernist guest home in Phoenix, Arizona.

OF House by Studio Otto Felix celebrates natural materials and indoor/outdoor living outside the city of Campinas.

Located on a windswept site, this one-bedroom retreat is built to withstand the rigors of rural life, and it can sleep up to six...

Stocked with green features, the 1,157-square-foot retreat provides its owner peace of mind through its clean-lined architecture.

Filmmaker Scott Ballew art directs a colorful addition to his 100-year-old home in Travis Heights with the help of architect duo...

From dual islands in the chef’s kitchen to multiple patios, this home is ideal for the host at heart.

With lively interiors designed by Ken Fulk, this Pacific Heights mansion asks $39,000,000.

The 1954 residence in Long Beach’s Rancho Estates is all about indoor/outdoor living.

The glass-fronted, 1960s gem acts as a display case for her eponymous label, vibrant artworks, and modernist furniture.

A remodeled home in Northwest Portland pays homage to the region with moody green tones—including a kitchen wrapped with a...

Built in 1907, the breezy residence has a spacious front terrace and a lush backyard with an elevated deck.

Bright-yellow louvers and rattan partitions provide the perfect mix of privacy and daylighting for a high-rise flat in the Neihu...