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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
This 600-square-foot retreat, designed for an Austin couple, is located deep within a 30,000-acre ranch in West Texas.
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Show Me How to HyggeThe 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.
Go Eco-Friendly Glamping in These Geodesic Domes in the Swiss Alps
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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.
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Two artists transform a 19th-century carriage house into a home where they can both live and create.
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A Rare Midcentury Prefab Looks Just Like it Did in 1958—Down to the Knoll and Paul McCobb Interiors
The new homeowners of the Frost House investigate the history of their modular home and its contributions to the prefab movement.
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A strategic renovation maximizes a small apartment in Buenos Aires.
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Tucked in a Chicago suburb, the Courtyard Residence celebrates the outdoors while responding to the needs of each family member.
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A 19th-century apartment in Gothenburg, Sweden, is reborn.
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