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Top 5 Homes of the Week That Are Strongly Connected to Bodies of Water
Top 5 Homes of the Week That Are Strongly Connected to Bodies of Water
For some people, living by a body of water is an important priority—and when it comes time to building or renovating their dream home, that can end up being one of the biggest driving factors.
By Paige Alexus - a day ago
Find Out How Light and Precious Outdoor Space Was Introduced to an Old Australian Cottage
Find Out How Light and Precious Outdoor Space Was Introduced to an Old Australian Cottage
A series of interlocking masonry volumes are placed behind an existing cottage in New South Wales, Australia, to maximize sunlight penetration and improve air circulation.
A Timber-Clad Sauna in Chile Angles For Lakeside Views
A Timber-Clad Sauna in Chile Angles For Lakeside Views
In the Los Lagos district of Chile, hovering over a dark granite rock overlooking the lake, is Sauna Ranco, a simple refuge nestled in the cypress trees.
Show Me How to Hygge
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Show Me How to Hygge
The Danish trend that’s sweeping the nation might not have an English translation, but it offers a unique approach when it comes to home design.
A Midcentury Home For Sale in L.A. That Was Originally Designed For a WWII Pilot
A Midcentury Home For Sale in L.A. That Was Originally Designed For a WWII Pilot
This beautifully preserved midcentury gem in Southern California hits the market for $1.8 million—original charm intact.
A Petite Prefab With Stunning Views of the Texas Landscape
A Petite Prefab With Stunning Views of the Texas Landscape
This 600-square-foot retreat, designed for an Austin couple, is located deep within a 30,000-acre ranch in West Texas.
The Starter Guide to Assembling Your Smart Home
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The Starter Guide to Assembling Your Smart Home
Home automation expert and director of marketing at Leviton Greg Rhoades shares what to prepare, what to consider, and what to avoid when connecting your home.
Go Eco-Friendly Glamping in These Geodesic Domes in the Swiss Alps
Go Eco-Friendly Glamping in These Geodesic Domes in the Swiss Alps
Located at the foot of the Dents du Midi mountain range in the Alpine village of Les Cerniers, Switzerland, Whitepod is a hotel that offers a unique experience in the heart of the...

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Observatory Park House
Located near Denver’s Observatory Park, this modern residence blurs the boundary between home and landscape. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors allow the family to seamlessly pass from the indoor main floor to the backyard gardens and pool area.
North Fork Bay House
With direct access to Great Peconic Bay, this prefab beach house is designed to be a weekend retreat for a young Brooklyn family of four, and seasonal residence for the client’s...
Westridge
With the structure's open space carefully defining and detailing, outdoor rooms and interior spaces flow systematically together, echoing natural forms and landscape directions...
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Space and Storage Needs Guide the Expansion of a Family's Cottage North of San Francisco
Space and Storage Needs Guide the Expansion of a Family's Cottage North of San Francisco
Even after a cramped cottage north of San Francisco grew, space and storage remained top of mind.
By Deborah Bishop - 3 days ago
Picturesque Lake Views Connect a Young Family to the Outdoors in British Columbia
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Picturesque Lake Views Connect a Young Family to the Outdoors in British Columbia
Following his professional hockey career, Cory and Shannon Cross build a lakeside residence on a pine tree-covered hill that captures views of Canada’s shimmering Okanagan Lake.
It Took Seven Years to Build This Geodesic Dome by Hand—and it’s Now Listed For $889K
It Took Seven Years to Build This Geodesic Dome by Hand—and it’s Now Listed For $889K
A family spent seven years handcrafting this geodesic manse lined with hidden messages—and it's now for sale for under a million.
6 Modular Houseboat and Floating Home Manufacturers Around the World
6 Modular Houseboat and Floating Home Manufacturers Around the World
If you’re bored of solid ground and want to try out a life on water, then these international companies will give you the tools you need to create your own floating home someplace...
Find Out How a Japanese Architect Created a Fluid Live/Work Space For a Photographer
Find Out How a Japanese Architect Created a Fluid Live/Work Space For a Photographer
A skillful configuration of restrained materials and natural light lets a gallery, studio, and residence merge inside one compelling shell.
A 19th-Century Carriage House Is Transformed Into a Live/Work Residence For a Pair of Artists
A 19th-Century Carriage House Is Transformed Into a Live/Work Residence For a Pair of Artists
Two artists transform a 19th-century carriage house into a home where they can both live and create.
An Interior Designer Helps His Mother Turn Her 1960s Chicago Apartment Into a Colorful Haven
An Interior Designer Helps His Mother Turn Her 1960s Chicago Apartment Into a Colorful Haven
An interior designer persuades his mother to toss all her old furniture and start fresh.
Live the Airstream Life Vicariously With a New Book That Celebrates the Timeless Trailers
Live the Airstream Life Vicariously With a New Book That Celebrates the Timeless Trailers
With its distinctive silver, bullet-shaped profile, the Airstream has been an integral part of the American recreational landscape for more than 85 years.
Celebrate the Late Zaha Hadid With a New Book That Highlights Her Unforgettable Work
Celebrate the Late Zaha Hadid With a New Book That Highlights Her Unforgettable Work
From Images Publishing Group comes the first posthumous book on the master architect and revolutionary designer.
8 Small and Unexpected Garden Oases Hidden in the Middle of Cities
8 Small and Unexpected Garden Oases Hidden in the Middle of Cities
These urban refuges effectively use greenery, water features, and delicate lighting in every inch of their modest spaces to create lush escapes that provide a breath of fresh air...
An Architect Turns His Small, Dark Apartment in Buenos Aires Into a Bright and Airy Home
An Architect Turns His Small, Dark Apartment in Buenos Aires Into a Bright and Airy Home
A strategic renovation maximizes a small apartment in Buenos Aires.
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