Before & After: They Gave Their Fussy Hill Country Cabin a “Subtractive” Makeover
In Texas, where everything is bigger, a couple bring a 1908 home back to basics by paring away the decorative excess of past...
Muhammad Ali’s L.A. Mansion Is Up for Auction—But the Price Might Knock You out
If you can compete with the opening bid of $7.75M, you could live like a champ with marble floors, crystal chandeliers, and a...
The Add-Ons Are Seemingly Endless With Modern Tiny Living’s $85K Tiny Homes
The Ohio company hires Amish builders to craft their lineup of four predesigned models and fully custom homes.
Pink Varnish Puts a Playful Spin on a Brutalist Apartment in Athens
Architecture firm AKA softened the concrete living spaces with a powdery hue punctuated by a “petrol blue” stair.
This Remote Canadian Retreat Is Perfect for a Homeowner Who Just Wants to Be Left Alone in Nature
This quiet escape, asking $2.7M, is a fusion of contemporary architecture and the great outdoors.
Take in Views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains From This Seattle Home Listed for $4.7M
Amenities include dedicated rooms for media, fitness, and wine.
A Stunning Sherman Oaks’ Midcentury Could Be Yours for $4.49M
Built in 1963, the restored home is swathed in a neutral palette with terrazzo and Carrera marble.
This Airy Coral Gables Townhouse With a Showstopping Staircase Seeks $4.2M
Stylish touches and a calming water feature make this corner unit a tranquil space to call home.
You Can Sleep Among the Trees in This Cantilevered Toronto Home, Asking $6.5M
Wooded views, natural light, and space-age finishes make this a quiet sanctuary.
In Connecticut, a Woodsy Midcentury by a Frank Lloyd Wright Protégé Asks $2.5M
Designed by architect Allan J. Gelbin, the updated three-bedroom is defined by deep eaves, built-in furniture, and extensive...
An Organization Is Using History to Rehab Public Housing
They may not be loved by the architectural public—or their residents—but now that they’re old enough to be considered...
A Bespoke Approach
Mulmur Hills Farm by Turkel Design is a spectacular response to a couple’s desire for multigenerational living that illustrates...
A Fresh Outlook
Kolbe Windows & Doors frames new ways of living.
Close to Home
In Los Angeles, Joy Cho builds a colorful creative studio a stone’s throw from her family’s hillside residence.
Why Architect Rachel Shillander Toted a Mirrored Orb Around Topanga Canyon
Some just-for-fun photo shoots ended up shifting her perspective on the power of light.
How CSAs Took Root in the U.S.
Community-supported agriculture programs boomed during the pandemic, but the seeds were cultivated decades beforehand.
Hate That Vacant Lot in Your Neighborhood? Turn It Into Something Great
Three people tell us how they transformed unused space in their communities, and how you can too.
We Found Inspiration for Furnishing Your Backyard in Our Favorite Summer Movies
Everything in our roundup of the latest accoutrements for your patio came from the films we insist are warm weather classics.
We’ll Never Climb Down From the Tree House
We may be more obsessed than ever with structures that refuse to grow up—even as their foundations become increasingly threatened.
Editor’s Letter: Fresh Ideas for Outdoor Living
Welcome to our annual celebration of porches, patios, and brilliant backyards.
The Owner of an L.A. Neutra Doubles Its Living Space by Looking in the Unused Backyard
The landscape architect created lush outdoor hangout zones that mirror the home’s interior.
Cool Ranch: The Perfect Southern California Pool Is Behind a Midcentury in the Valley
Settle into a chaise in this groovy oasis with original artwork and colorful details.
A Disused Historic Home in Argentina’s Cowboy Country Becomes a Young Family’s Rural Refuge
It had all the right original details for their dream renovation, but first they had to convince the feuding owners to sell it.
Did You Know the Visionary Behind the “Whole Earth Catalog” Lives on a Century-Old Tugboat?
Decades after he launched the revered counterculture almanac, Stewart Brand and his wife, Ryan Phelan, turned a derelict ship...
Two Cottages—Renovated Using Less Than $150K—Embrace Living With Kenya’s Wildlife
Naeem Biviji and Bethan Rayner of Studio Propolis recycled materials and DIYed construction to build their Nairobi retreat.
A San Antonio Property Is More About the Drought-Resistant Yard Than the Tiny Home It Surrounds
In a state that has been wracked by extreme weather, an architect decided to build smaller and hire an expert for an innovative...
Budget Breakdown: A Kitchen Renovation Uses Sustainable Materials and Lush Wallpaper to Go Green
An appliance update turned into a full-on remodel in this Portland, Oregon, family's home.
Looking for a New Direction, a Couple Build an Arrow-Shaped Off-Grid Home in Patagonia
The founders of the design studio Rima set down roots in a north-facing dwelling where they harvest their own food and...
If You Like Eichlers, Here’s a Sunny San Mateo Gem for $2M
The post-and-beam home has an original brick fireplace, an updated kitchen, and a shady backyard patio that’s ready for summer...
Paint Your House Anything But White: Bathroom Edition
We asked designers for advice on what colors are best for a bathroom—and the answer is whatever your heart desires.
A Singapore Home Forgoes Air-Conditioning (and Windows) to Take Living With Nature to an Extreme
The radically open, surprisingly meditative house is covered in gardens from top to bottom.
Airbnb Is Trying to Breathe New Life Into the Party House
Its summer announcement unveiled 11 flashy stays.
Marcel Breuer’s Marshad House Just Hit the Market for $1.8M
Set on a lush lot an hour’s drive from Manhattan, the 1950 residence has a quarried stone fireplace, an updated stainless-steel...
Does Going Viral on Zillow Gone Wild Help or Hurt a Home Sale?
Whether “all press is good press” becomes complicated for realtors when the listings are getting attention for being unusual.
Breathe New Life into Your Space With These Beautiful Blooms
April showers bring May flowers, but why limit yourself? Afloral’s artificial flowers and plants last all year long.