This Whimsical, $1.4M Bay Area Home Is a Slice of the French Countryside
Designed by famed architect Christopher Alexander, the 1980s gem is packed with handcrafted built-ins from floor to ceiling.
Olson Kundig’s First Prefab Home Hits the Market at $4.2M in Silicon Valley
The Seattle-based architecture firm partnered with Aro Homes on what it says is “one of the most environmentally positive houses...
Prefab Builder Aux Box Makes Preciously Small Backyard Homes and Offices Starting at $32K
Units are built on Vancouver Island and ship to anywhere in North America.
Justice for the Single Bed
There’s something intimate about its 38-by-75-inch footprint that larger sleeping setups can’t imitate.
In Colorado, an AIA Award–Winning Home With an Inky Facade Seeks $6M
The prized Boulder residence pairs a jet-black exterior with over 5,000 square feet of luminous living space.
Cor-Ten Steel Cloaks a Set of Four Structures That Form a Texas Home
Instead of putting everything under one roof, architecture firm Lake|Flato created a network of smaller volumes to minimize...
Before & After: This $57K Ranch House Revamp Proves You Can Never Have Too Many Plants
RJ Guillermo and Francis Aquino outfit their 1951 L.A. home with a backyard oasis—and roughly 350 potted plants.
Budget Breakdown: With $89K, an Architect Expands His L.A. Home for Three Generations of Family
Danny Lim dons multiple hats as architect, contractor, and client as he transforms his Highland Park bungalow with a new ADU for...
A Family Retreat Outside Yosemite Frames California Gold Country Like a Postcard
Mexico City firm PPAA punched a large hole through its center for picture-perfect views of oak trees, boulders, and rolling hills.
The Best Unique Gifts That Satisfy in the Most Specific Way
Presents so niche that they’ll never be regifted.
So You Bought an Earth House. Now What?
When Andrew and Emmye Cahn bought a partially subterranean house dubbed “the Hobbitat,” they had to figure out how to update it...
This $1.4M Island Getaway in Maine Is Accessible Only by Boat
Built in 1963, the remote home is situated steps away from the water.
Nestron’s Plug-and-Play Prefabs Start at $40K and Don’t Require a Foundation
The space-age designs can be dropped into place and connected to utilities in a matter of hours, according to the company.
Alvar Aalto’s Stool 60 Is Everywhere—But It Has Always Stood on Its Own
It's the 90th anniversary of an object that proved natural forms can still be rational and modern.
The Magic of the DesignMyRoom SubReddit
In a world leaning toward artificial intelligence, a community of normal people giving realistic design advice feels radical.
The Catio Is Ready for Its Close-Up
Some Los Angeles enthusiasts are attempting to mainstream the cat patio—a simple solution for indoor cats who yearn for the great...
It’s Always Summer at This Portland Midcentury Seeking $1.2M
With a heated pool and a Finlandia sauna, this revamped home offers plenty of warmth all year round.
It Took Four Weeks to Assemble This Prefab A-Frame in the Galápagos Islands
The family home is designed with 2,000 pieces that can come apart as easily as they were put together.
You’ll Never Need Another Toaster Once You Try the Balmuda
Imagine a toaster that just does what it’s supposed to and so much more.
Get Ready for Cozy Season With These Bedroom Upgrades
Winter is coming—make sure your sanctuary is ready with new pillows, linens, and more.
John Lautner’s Legendary Alexander House Hits the Market for $3.4M
Set in Long Beach, California, the ranch-style home is crafted from brick, glass, and wood and wrapped with lush landscaping.
This Design Firm Envisions Planting Prefab Homes “Like Trees” in Cities
Cutwork’s $200-per-square-foot modular homes include space for plantings—when stacked together, they could form rich ecosystems,...
In Japan, a Straight-Ahead Gable Home Takes an Unexpected Turn
A curved facade and black steel cladding give way to bright, open living spaces for a young family of three.
A Rare Jean Prouvé Prefab Is Asking €1.5M at Design Miami / Paris
The 1944 model was designed to be assembled by three people in a single day.
On the Market: A Floating Home, a Minimalist Midcentury, and More Great Homes for Sale This Week
The listings also include a Pasadena, California, residence by renowned architect Miller Fong, Elton John's Atlanta condo, and a...
Annie Leibovitz Lists Her Upper West Side Duplex at a Loss, and Other Celebrity Real Estate News
In our biweekly breakdown of what’s happening with famous people’s homes: The internet thinks Rihanna and A$AP Rocky might be...
Caroline Zimbalist Has an Affinity For Natural Materials
The bioplastics artist makes accent pieces made to look like wild flowers, all from natural and biodegradable materials.
Midcentury Furniture With a French Accent Dominates the New Design Miami / Paris
The annual fair’s maiden voyage to France focused on historical design and offered collectors with deep pockets the chance to...
In Santa Barbara, a $5M Floating Home Is Looking for Its Next Captain
Built by a father and son duo over the course of four years, the two-story nautical dwelling features handcrafted carpentry and a...
This Unassuming Edwardian-Era Home in Australia Conceals a Crisp, Airy Extension
It adds a kitchen, dining area, and living space that form an L-shape around a patio and a pool.
AIA Austin’s Annual Homes Tour Uncovers the City’s Best New Residences. Here’s Every Stop
The 37th annual event is set to feature the architecturally savvy Texas capital’s freshest ideas in home design.
For $2.2M, You Can Soak Up Toronto’s Skyline From This Home’s Rooftop Jacuzzi
Panoramic views are just the tip of the iceberg for this five-story, loft-like residence in the heart of Kensington Market.
Trying to Buy? ADU Rental Fees Can Now Be Used as Income to Secure Your Mortgage
The Federal Housing Administration has announced expanded financing options for “granny flats” that are meant to make a dent in...
These $31K Micro Cabins Are Light Enough to Be Dropped Into Place by a Helicopter
Finnish firm Studio Puisto imagined the prefabs for hoteliers setting up off-grid retreats and homeowners wanting one for their...
What You Need to Know Before You Buy the Big Skeleton
If you’re thinking about putting up Home Depot’s now iconic 12-foot skeleton this Halloween, the designer who helped bring it to...
It’s Probably Time to Clean Your Gutters
Yes, it’s a task that you dread, but avoiding it could spell potential disaster for your roof.