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Landscaper @ The Garden Route Company, San Francisco | Blogger @ Dwell | Author of a short story collection | Surfer | Traveler | Woodworker | Failed Poet

12 Striking Examples of Clerestory Windows in Modern Homes
The term "clerestory" is applicable to Egyptian temples, where the lighting of the hall of columns was obtained over the stone...
These 10 Designers Are Experts at Creating Colorful Bathrooms That Pop
As a space that can sometimes be left void of character, a bathroom can be immediately brought to life with a splash of color.
Crafting a Hollow Wood Surfboard from Old-Growth Redwood
Long inspired by the work of Grain Surfboards based in Maine, San Francisco's own Danny Hess, and my friend Patrick Burnett of...
Somerset’s Dimpsey Glamping Awarded Gold by Visit England’s Quality in Tourism
Dimpsey Glamping in the Blackdown Hills of Somerset has been awarded Gold by Visit England’s Quality in Tourism inspectors.
California Dreamers: Boys Bedroom By Sarah Barnard
In a color scheme of navy, teal, walnut and antique gold, this children's bedroom is both masculine and fun.
Make Your Dome Dreams Come True With These 12 Kit Home Companies
Buckminster Fuller is credited with inventing the geodesic dome, and designing over 3,000 of the structures the American...
10 Cozy Wood-Burning Stoves for Riding Out the Last Bit of Cold Weather
Wood-burning stoves aren't just for rustic cabins in the woods anymore.
11 Hillside Homes That Feature a Balancing Act With Nature
These daring constructions illustrate that the added expense and effort of building at radical angles might just be worth it.
12 Shipping Container Homes That Challenge the Meaning of Shelter
Repurposed shipping containers have popped up all over the place in surprising ways—from homeless solutions in South Africa, to...
12 Lovely Little Lofts
Making the most of a little spare loft space can add a whole new dimension to your home. Here are a few creative examples.
10 Modern Iconic Masterpieces
From Frank Lloyd Wright to Charles Gwathmey, we revisit some of the most memorable midcentury-modern homes from a range of iconic...
10 Surprising Garage Transformations
Though garages have traditionally been used to hold the household vehicle or miscellaneous storage, homeowners have figured out...
14 Totally Off-the-Grid Cabins
Operating entirely off the grid, these homes match renewable energy sources with modern design.
14 Really Romantic Island Resort Retreats
From this space-age looking pod on the coast of Scotland, to a high-end resort on the beach in the Bahamas, these romantic...
11 A-Frame Cabins For A-Grade Getaways
Sophisticated and undeniably modern, A-frame houses still exude a certain simple and rustic charm, especially when it comes to...
12 Terrifically Glamorous Camping Options
While we might prefer to avoid the awkward sounding neologism "glamping," there's no doubt that this modern trend of retiring to...
16 Inviting Countryside Cabins
In 1845, one of America's most famous writers, Henry Thoreau, built a small home for himself on Walden Pond, a piece of property...
10 Dream Modern Home Rentals In Hawaii
The vacation location of choice of the Obama family, you really can't go wrong choosing to spend some downtime on the Hawaiian...
10 Beautiful Island-Style Shipping Container Homes
As more and more people choose alternative ways to live, homes fashioned from old shipping containers are mushrooming up all over...
5 NanaWall Bifold Door Projects That Redefine Architectural Possibilities
If home is where the heart is, then NanaWall promises to quicken your pulse with enhancements that delight the imagination.
10 Superb Surf Shacks
The surfer subculture has evolved over the years since it burst to prominence in the '60s as a counterculture way of life.
Award Winning South African Retail & Hospitality Designers Reaching Out Globally
Founded in South Africa over 20 years ago, retail and hospitality design agency Design Partnership has begun exporting its...
10 Kit Home Companies to Watch
In the past, talk of a kit-built house would sometimes conjure images of a tumble-down, rustic timber cabin.
9 Prefab Garage Solutions for Auto Enthusiasts
No longer just a container for your car, washer/dryer, and forgotten belongings, the garage can be transformed into a functional,...
This Island Retreat Practically Embodies Simple, Rugged Scandinavian Design
Designed and built by Stockholm based Tham & Videgård Arkitekter, this dwelling joins a number of structures—such as a boathouse...
10 Prefab Barn Companies That Bring DIY to Home Building
No longer restricted to the habitation of cows, sheep, tractors, or potatoes, a prefabricated barn can be a useful and versatile...
10 Tiny Happy Hawaiian Huts
It's often said that small is beautiful, and some believe that all you really need in order to be happy, is a hut and a heart.
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