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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A Look at Frank Lloyd Wright's Little-Known PrefabsFrom early modular construction to a portfolio of homes based in the Midwest, we take a look at the prefab residences designed by...
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.
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.
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.
8 Famous Midcentury Homes You Can Actually TourHow many of these decade-defining homes have you checked off your list?
This Charming San Francisco Condo Asks $1.7MHigh ceilings, hardwood floors, and endless bay windows make this Pacific Heights home an airy sanctuary.
A Look at 10 Iconic Case Study Houses in CaliforniaArchitectural photographer Julius Shulman's iconic image of Pierre Koenig's 1960 modernist masterpiece, the Stahl House—also...
24 Outdoor Products for Every Kind of Summer PlanCheck out this list of furnishings and accoutrements for the beach, backyard, campground, and beyond.
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.
The Legacy of Sea Ranch, a Utopian Community in Northern CaliforniaHere’s what you need to know about the idyllic, seaside community of Sea Ranch, located 100 miles north of San Francisco, which...
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.
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.
This Bright and Airy Backyard Cottage in Los Angeles Feels Like a Cabin in the WoodsOriginally an ADU for aging parents, this cottage in Solano Canyon is at once lofty and snug.
For a Cool $25 Million, You Can Buy Richard Neutra’s Most Famous Palm Springs HomeThe Kaufmann Desert House was meticulously restored by Marmol Radziner in the 1990s—and now it’s up for grabs.
A Chicory Kiln Becomes a Sustainable Vacation Home With Endless FlexibilityMobile cabinetry and thoughtful reuse turn a dilapidated industrial structure into a warm and creative home with open-ended...
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...
4 Reasons Designers Rely on Quartz, Time and AgainThe durability, high performance, and timelessly beautiful look of Caesarstone quartz make it a designer’s go-to choice for...