Pretty Fabulous
In order to fairly evaluate the pros and cons of today’s prefab design, we broke it down according to various criteria.
41 Comforting Interiors That Are Pretty in Plywood
There’s something soothing about a room wrapped in wood grain.
This Melbourne Home Sits Pretty on a Slightly Sloped Site
Working together with InForm Design, an interior designer and her husband build a comfortable, contemporary home flooded with...
Here’s What it Takes to Build a Pretty Good House
LEED and Passive House have become gold standards for energy-efficient homebuilding—but some say there’s a better way.
A Big Sur Home Sitting on a Former Gold Mine Just Listed For $2.25M
This off-grid home has mind-blowing panoramic views and a storied history.
This Women-Only Coworking Space in Seattle Is Just About Pretty Enough to Live In
Jackson St. Studio is a sophisticated workspace shared by an inspiring group of female entrepreneurs.
This Prefab Home in New Zealand Makes the Most of Stunning Views While Sitting Lightly on the Land
A string of prefab pods helps a couple build an off-the-grid home on a remote, scenic site.
Meet the New Body-Hugging Chair From Eco-Conscious Brand Noho
You’ve heard sitting is the new smoking, right? The light yet sturdy Noho Move chair leaves you sitting pretty—and protected...
Five Shipping Containers Are Woven Into This Home in Santa Barbara
There’s even a shipping container sitting in the kitchen.
Pretty on the Inside: The Luxe Residences of Milan's Vertical Forest
At Studio Boeri's Bosco Vertical, a striking shell boasts a sleek interior showcasing some of furniture design's biggest names.
Origami-Inspired Furniture You Can Fold Flat
Cut and Fold, a Kickstarter furniture project by two Canadian architects, fuses plywood and papercraft.
21 Things Our Editors Are Ogling From Anthropologie’s Spring Sale
Anthropologie is offering up to 25% off its home collection—but fair warning: the deals won’t last long.
A Wood Screen Wraps an Island Retreat for Two Artists in Norway
A Kebony screen casts crisscrossing shadows inside, creating the experience of sitting under a leafy canopy.
Just Some Pretty Birdhouses for Your Feathered Friends
Give your favorite blue jay a new place to hang out.
Like the City It’s Found In, This Austin Midcentury Modern Screams Eclecticism
The Tisdale Residence, steeped in original detail and sitting on a large two-parcel lot, asks $1.2M.
This Eclectic Joshua Tree Cabin Could be Yours For $498K
Sitting on an enormous 45-acre lot, this modern cabin can be your own dreamy desert getaway.
Own This Spacious Spanish Revival Home in L.A. For $2.95M
Sitting on a massive double lot, this revamped 1920s abode is the largest estate in L.A.'s Carthay Circle.
10 Tiny Home Dwellers You Should Follow on Instagram Right Now
These pretty, mini abodes and their inspiring owners make tiny home living more tempting than ever.
6 Simple Ways to Save on Your Kitchen Renovation
Upgrading a kitchen is seldom a cheap endeavor, but you can save yourself a pretty penny by following these tips.
An Extended Garden Pavilion Enhances a 1920s Cottage
Sitting adjacent to the Morningside residence, this new open-air pavilion beckons the family outside every day of the year.
Michael Douglas Lists His Palatial Mallorca Estate For $32.7M
Sitting on 190 acres, the sprawling seaside villa comes with seven buildings, a wine cellar, a multimedia lounge, and a luxe spa.
10 Sunny Poolside Prefabs
The idea of relaxing poolside or jumping in for a quick dip is pretty enticing—especially if the body of water is accompanied by...
Build a Breezy A-Frame Shelter With These DIY Kits by Artist Jay Nelson
Each kit comes with a miniature model, two prints, and plans for building a shady backyard shelter in about a weekend’s time.
9 Angular Homes Inspired by Geometry
Homes that are characterized by bold, geometric shapes can create an eye-catching presence while also serving functional purposes.
Formerly a Farm Workers' Cottage, This Cool Norfolk Home Costs Just Over $1 Million
Once a cottage for farm workers, this house—which overlooks the Salthouse Marshes on the north coast of Norfolk—has been...
America’s “First Car-Free Neighborhood” Is Going Pretty Good, Actually?
Since breaking ground in 2021, Culdesac Tempe has had its share of detractors and skeptics. But none of them live there.
Do “Pretty” Objects Work Better Than Merely Functional Ones? A Marital Debate
When it comes to home goods, I prefer utility over form. My wife feels otherwise.
A Young Family’s 200-Square-Foot RV Fits Two Bedrooms and a Playroom
Based in South Carolina, Jacqueline and Josh LaDue gave their 31-foot RV a makeover on a budget of just $2,000.
A Radiant Bay Area Eichler With a Bright Yellow Door Asks $875K
This midcentury gem comes with curb appeal in spades—plus an extra-large master bedroom suite.
A Modern Trailer is an Experiment in Small-Space Living
In Canada's Yukon Territory, a college instructor builds a lightweight, efficient 97-square-foot mobile dwelling.
Overlooking the Long Island Sound, a Revamped Hotel Channels its Nautical Roots
Sitting on a stretch of private beach on the Long Island Sound, this newly-renovated hotel is a throwback to its nautical...
“Last Man on Earth” Creator Will Forte Puts His Santa Monica Craftsman on the Market for $2.45M
Forte purchased the home before joining SNL in 2002, and later came up with the idea for his apocalyptic hit sitcom while sitting...
Pop Art, Street Art, and Space-Age Furniture Collide at a Painter’s Midcentury Ranch Home in Florida
Painter Christopher Florentino explains how he revived a 1963 house in Winter Haven by modern architect Gene Leedy.
A Green-Roofed Family Home Frames the Grandeur of the Swiss Alps
Tempesta Tramparulo adapts a linear home to the alpine landscape while carving out picture-perfect views.

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