Design 101: What Are Alexander Homes, and Why Are They Still So Beloved?The Alexander Construction Company made Palm Springs living accessible to the masses.
A 16th-Century Florentine Palazzo Is Transformed Into an Artist ResidencyHoused within the Palazzo Galli Tassi in the heart of Florence, Numeroventi is an artist residency, exhibition space, and loft...
Here Are 20 of the Best Midcentury Renovations in Palm SpringsWe’ve gathered 20 of our favorite homes that maintain their midcentury flavor without sacrificing 21st-century modernizations and...
Spend Your Days Working From Home in This Handsomely Renovated Oakland Loft for $1.2MDesigned by pioneering live/work architect Tom Dolan, the open residence features a floating staircase and a street-level...
18 Modern Fireplaces and Fire Pits to Inspire Outdoor LivingWarm nights spent sitting outside with friends are just around the corner—so sit back, relax, and get inspired by these charming...
Meet “Object & Thing,” New York’s Rule-Breaking New Art and Design FairLaunched by a Frieze art fair veteran, the weekend-long event presents 200 works by both artists and designers in a Bushwick...
Before & After: Twinning Homes in Melbourne Go From Ramshackle to RavishingMairead Murphy of Maike Design renovates two matching houses on the same block in Brunswick East, imbuing each with its own...
15 Outdoor Kitchens That Inspire Al Fresco DiningCombining culinary creativity with a love of nature, these inspiring kitchens will make you want to cook, dine, and host outdoors...
Donald Wexler Himself Helped Renovate This Palm Springs Prefab RentalNot only did the father of Palm Springs modernism design this steel-and-glass prefab, but he also stepped in to oversee its...
An Honest Guide to the Benefits and Drawbacks of SkylightsA skylight might seem like a universally bright idea, but though it can be a great design feature, it isn’t without flaws of its...
5 Reasons Why Landscaping and Bringing Plants Into Your Home Is So ValuableWe may spend the majority of our time inside, but the appeal of the outdoors is always there—and it’s full of surprising benefits...
14 Architectural Gingerbread Houses That Are Definitely Not Cookie CutterThese tasty and tasteful gingerbread houses and campers take cues from the best in iconic architecture and design.
Sweden’s Icehotel Celebrates its 30th Year With 15 Glittering New Art SuitesGrab your parka and your snow boots: we’re headed to Northern Sweden for an inside look at Icehotel’s latest crop of seasonal...
Sofa Bed Versus Wall Bed: What’s Best for Your Small Space?Now that small space living has become more and more common, people are looking for the best types of furniture that will allow...
Creative Reuse: 12 Before & After Projects That Repurpose Old Buildings Into Inspired New HomesFrom the neighborhood bodega to a dilapidated motorcycle shop, these once disused buildings were given a new life, thanks to...
10 Best Places For Design Nerds to Dine in Mexico CityMexico City is the creative haven du jour teeming with epicurean delights, stunning architecture, and a bustling arts scene.
A Weird and Wonderful Cob Cottage in a Washington Co-Op Asks $500KThis whimsical home is set in a forested cohousing community with 23 acres of hiking trails and a neighborhood garden.
4 Exceptional Prefab Homes in MissouriThese homes explore different prefabrication techniques throughout the Midwest state.
4 Prefab Home Companies in LouisianaThese prefab and modular homes are ready for the delights of Louisiana’s landscape—and the challenges of its hot, humid climate.
4 Innovative Prefab Homes in GeorgiaFrom container homes to domed houses, these prefab residences in Georgia have a lot to offer.
America’s Best Independent Design Shops: Spartan ShopThe showroom and gallery in Portland, Oregon, has emerged from the pandemic with a new vision.
Grandson of Frank Lloyd Wright Constructs Peaceful Prefab Near the Legend's Famed SchoolA scion of Frank Lloyd Wright erects a modular hillside retreat near the architect’s estate.
8 Famous Midcentury Homes You Can Actually TourHow many of these decade-defining homes have you checked off your list?
24 Outdoor Products for Every Kind of Summer PlanCheck out this list of furnishings and accoutrements for the beach, backyard, campground, and beyond.
This Charming San Francisco Condo Asks $1.7MHigh ceilings, hardwood floors, and endless bay windows make this Pacific Heights home an airy sanctuary.
Innovative Workspaces Across ChicagoNew Zealand’s Studio Magazine goes behind the doors of Windy City design firms to see how the city's creatives work.
4 Modern Prefab Home Companies in ColoradoThese Colorado-based firms turn to prefabrication for precisely built, eco-conscious projects—from cozy timber-framed cabins to...
4 Reasons Why Alder Is a Trending WoodEco-friendly, easy to work with, and cost-efficient, alder wood is having a moment in the world of building materials.
Top 4 Homes of the Week With Impressive BackyardsWhether you have a small deck in the city or a massive pool in the suburbs, having a standout backyard can be a game changer for...
Let There Be Light: 4 Types of Kitchen IlluminationBy layering different types of lighting in your kitchen, you boost not only its functionality, but also its level of warmth and...
Top 4 Homes of the Week With Sensational FireplacesWhether they're decorative or functional, these fireplaces and stoves crank up the heat on modern design.
Build a Breezy A-Frame Shelter With These DIY Kits by Artist Jay NelsonEach kit comes with a miniature model, two prints, and plans for building a shady backyard shelter in about a weekend’s time.
A Midcentury-Modern Home in Palm Desert Is Preserved to a TThe first thing to go is usually the layout.
I Bought My First Home in L.A.’s Red-Hot Housing Market. It Was a WhirlwindEven though my wife and I had the financial means, know-how, and a trusted agent, the road to becoming first-time homeowners in...
6 Essentials You Need for Your Next House Hunt—And 4 That You Don'tThe next time you plan to walk through a new door, don't forget these key essentials.
Here’s How to Deck Out Your Home Like a Breezy Palm Springs MidcenturyCultivate a sunny state of mind with these pieces that channel Palm Springs’ brand of midcentury modernism.