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The Stained-Glass Windows of a Dated Brooklyn Brownstone Inspire Its Colorful Renovation
Many of the home’s neglected features like parquet floors and Victorian molding were salvaged, but its original layout was...
Camping Turned Into Glamping After a Family Built Twin Tiny Cabins in the Woods
A raised boardwalk connecting the units enhances the owners’ favorite walking path on their parcel of wilderness in Nova Scotia.
Before & After: They Loved Their Vintage Brownstone—So They Embraced Its Many Quirks
Architect Sarah Jacoby uncovers the beauty in a timeworn home with moody interiors, a bevy of built-ins, and an unusual bedroom...
Before & After: A Family of Four Gives a Derelict Catskills Farmhouse a Whimsical Revamp
The MacDougalls use reclaimed materials, found objects, and a sunset-inspired palette to bring the 1800s property back from the...
Foul Weather Is No Match for This Boxy New Brunswick Home—or the Steel Stair Wrapped Around It
Along the coast where gable homes squat low to fend off driving wind and rain, Peter Braithwaite Studio created a resilient...
This Chicago Architect’s Vision for a Buzzy Live/Work Space Started With a Café
The rest of Mike Shively’s brutalist-inspired plan includes his firm’s office, an Airbnb rental, and he and his partner’s...
They Bought the Home of Their Dreams. Then They Had to Figure Out How to Make It Theirs
The new owners of this modernist Dutchess County home approached it by making intentional furniture choices and focusing in on...
A Tiny Off-Grid Cabin in Remote Italy Is as Easy to Take Apart as It Was to Build
Llabb Architettura creates an experimental retreat made entirely of plywood in the mountain town of Tartago.
Two Farmsteading Oregon Activists Give a Vintage Airstream a Glowing Update
The founders of Perpetually Devastated Acres are committed to fixing up neglected farmland—and vintage trailers, including a 1973...
Let the Sun Shine In With an Expertly-Placed Skylight
Figuring out where to punch a hole in your roof can seem daunting, but these architects have plenty of ideas, whether you’re...
Budget Breakdown: An Architect Overhauls His Garage Into a Finely Tuned ADU for $75K
Valery Augustin rolls up his sleeves and converts his two-car structure into a long-term rental in Los Angeles.
Before & After: A Tumbledown Carriage House Is Revived as a Vibrant Space for Entertaining
Architect Colleen Healey creates a colorful and spacious home for a design-savvy family who like to host.
Three Magical Tiny Cabins Take Root in a Maine Forest
Bouffard & Bowick draw inspiration from traditional boatbuilders to create a set of rentable retreats in the coastal town of...
An Enchanting Cabin of Wood, Glass, and Steel Entices Visitors to Rural Wisconsin
Designed by Sala Architects, Metal Lark Tower is the first cabin to open at Nordlys Lodging, a 140-acre property where nature...
The Best Scandinavian-Inspired Paint Colors for Your Home, According to Experts
From traditional Falu red to buttercup yellows, these hues recall Nordic landscapes.
13 Tried-and-True White Paint Colors Recommended by Pros
Finding the right swatch can be a daunting process, but it doesn’t have to be.