The radiant space in Emeryville features 19-foot ceilings, exposed wood beams, and a gabled skylight.

We may spend the majority of our time inside, but the appeal of the outdoors is always there—and it’s full of surprising benefits...

High ceilings, hardwood floors, and endless bay windows make this Pacific Heights home an airy sanctuary.

Housed within the Palazzo Galli Tassi in the heart of Florence, Numeroventi is an artist residency, exhibition space, and loft...

Vandeventer + Carlander used an inverted floor plan to fit in multiple outdoor spaces and a bedroom overlooking the water’s edge.

The chic William Cody–designed home comes with a sizable wraparound bar that’s ideal for entertaining.

You can choose from a riverfront studio in the famous "Corn Cob Towers" and the former home of Game of Thrones author George R.R....

A skylight might seem like a universally bright idea, but though it can be a great design feature, it isn’t without flaws of its...

Outside Milwaukee, this 1960 residence features an “upside-down” floor plan with an airy communal area upstairs.

The 1959 residence designed by Bay Area architect Robert Klemmedson takes inspiration from the Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto,...

A decades-long housing policy that segregated U.S. cities still plagues Black communities today.

In 1892, when John Muir founded the Sierra Club, the only "web" he knew about was the kind spun by spiders, and social...

Dishwashers don’t seem to hold the same cache as some of the more lust-worthy kitchen appliances (looking at you, gas ranges).

Say goodbye to red eyes—these naturally filtered swimming pools stay clean without chlorine.

If you have a nomadic streak and like waking up in a different place every few months, weeks, or even days, then a home on wheels...

With their main components manufactured in a factory and assembled on-site, prefab homes often cost less to build, offer a higher...

What first comes to mind when you think of the Scandinavian lifestyle? If it includes simplicity, comfort, and a connection to...

One of the benefits of prefabricated and modular buildings is that they leave minimal construction waste and can be built without...

Many of us are guilty of thinking of laundry rooms as unremarkable or unattractive parts of our home that don't require much...

We take a look back at Salone del Mobile's 2014 special exhibition—Where Architects Live—with a sneak peek into the personal...

Once a locker for a midnight loo, the bedside table has taken on a far sweeter function—and a score of forms for holding big...

On a budget but want a cool pad? Struggling with a small space? We chat up Maxwell Ryan, founder of the popular Apartment Therapy...

Small and cozy, these gorgeously furnished mobile homes will convince you to downsize and hit the road in minutes.

Sit back, relax, and imagine enjoying a cocktail shaken up in your own home bar—and then imagine it disappearing for an easy and...

Síol Studios gives a 1920s Spanish Colonial house a bespoke renovation that frames an amazing art collection.

From a floating home to LEED Platinum-certified dwellings, the Emerald City is a stronghold for eco-conscious prefab housing.

Matt Randall, founder and CEO of Twyla, has launched an online space where consumers are freed from the often "disappointing and...

Across the North Atlantic in the United Kingdom, you may spot subtle variations in style when it comes to the architecture and...

Nestled along the banks of rivers throughout the United States, these modern homes take full advantage of their locations in...

You don’t have to look far to find a host of experienced designers and builders of prefab homes in the Golden State.

From a shipping container dwelling to architect Steven Holl’s forest retreat, these residences embody the ideal that what’s best...

Get away from it all—but still stay connected—at these remarkable retreats around the world.

With their stained-glass windows, vaulted ceilings, open-floor plans, and intriguing history, churches that are repurposed into...

Many architects in California regularly take on the challenge of experimenting with alternative construction methods.

Contemporary, chic, and oh-so cozy—these rustic cabin makeovers are oozing with design inspiration.

The dream of owning a Brooklyn brownstone is just one of many reasons why people make the move to the popular outer borough.