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8 Modern Solariums and Sun-Drenched Spaces

By definition, a solarium is a glass-enclosed space that's designed to let natural light stream in.

In This Compact Barcelona Apartment, Space Is Maximized With Smart Material Choices

In the heart of Poblenou, a neighborhood in Barcelona that was once the epicenter of industry in the 19th century, rising real estate prices mean that people are finding better ways to maximize small apartments.

8 Structures and Spaces That Use Mirrored or Reflective Surfaces in Interesting Ways

Mirrors have long been associated with magic and illusion.

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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.

Art and Design Come Together in These 10 Examples of Inspirational Wall Murals

Lately, we've been noticing intricate murals turning up in projects everywhere, from the walls of dashing new hotels and beachside resorts to uplifting street art.

Bringing Light Into a Modest 1940s Bungalow in Austin

Plagued by dim rooms and low ceilings, a typical midcentury bungalow in Austin, Texas, is remodeled into a contemporary, light-filled living space for an editor and her filmmaker...

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Home Tour: Theron Humphrey of This Wild Idea

You may know him best for his eye-catching Instagram feed and his beloved coonhound Maddie who has a remarkable ability to balance on things.

Celebrate the Solar Eclipse With 13 Products That Are Out of This World

Today is the day! But even if you aren't on the path of totality, you can still get in the spirit with these stellar items.

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Desert Wing

Programmatically the home is split into two zones, one a 4300 sf. residence for the owners, a couple requiring a very low maintenance lifestyle, and another zone for their extensive family and friends who visit the Arizona sunshine often.

Warming Hut

The elemental, pure form of the hut, almost the very symbol of home, rendered in the stark black of charred wood, is nestled in soft white snow.

Drift Bay House

The 3,000-square-foot home is divided into two parts, linked by an open-air breezeway.

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Noche Blanket by The Citizenry

Meet our thickest, most luxurious blanket yet! Inspired by cold, dark nights in the Andes, this throw is a modern take on traditional Peruvian patterns.

La Piedra Coasters by The Citizenry

This is our go-to gift – hostesses, bosses, dads, long-lost cousins.

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Actor Brendan Fraser’s Former Beverly Hills Home Is For Sale For $4.25 Million

Known for his starring roles in The Mummy and Encino Man, actor Brendan Fraser entered the spotlight again when his former home in Beverly Hills hit the market for $4.25 million.

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6 Ways Smart Lighting Can Help You Take Control of Your Home

From customized presets to voice commands, these intelligent features promise added comfort, safety, and sustainability in the modern home.

11 Amazing Australian Homes

Today, architecture and design in Australia is more vibrant and exciting than ever.

A Pool With a Glass Bottom Hovers Over Another at a House in the Portuguese Riviera

The Wall House in Cascais, a coastal town in an area known as the Portuguese Riviera, is an 11,840-square-foot home made with concrete, wood, and glass—and boasts a pair of large...