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How They Pulled It Off: A Reclaimed Wood Countertop at the Heart of a Kitchen Renovation
A slab sourced from a bowling alley in upstate New York makes for a durable, history-filled surface in this Brooklyn home.
Before & After: You’d Never Know This Maryland Cottage Nearly Doubled in Size
A hidden rear extension with an ADU lets three generations come together under one Cape Cod–style roof.
How They Pulled It Off: A Triple-Leaf Door Creates Visual Privacy
A custom three-part door, cork walls, and an accessible bathroom get this California ranch ready for its residents to...
How They Pulled It Off: Floor-to-Ceiling Modular Shelving in a New Studio Extension
An architect makes her workspace “an extended outdoor room,” complete with a wall of customizable plywood shelves that integrate...
How They Pulled It Off: An Asymmetrical Facade Clad in Diamond-Shaped Tiles
Geometric forms and a tall, slim silhouette make the most of the home’s narrow site.
Budget Breakdown: An LA Garage Is Transformed Into a Vaulted ADU for $230K
A sleeping niche, carefully planned plumbing, and the perfect light fixture make for a big impact in this renovation by MR...
How They Pulled It Off: A Massive Sculptural Skylight
Architect Julian King designed—and personally constructed—the bold addition to a 1923 home outside New York City.
This Midcentury Home Was Designed by a Lloyd Wright Protégé. A San Diego Couple Just Freshened It Up
After discovering a one-of-a-kind residence in La Jolla, Paul Basile and Jules Wilson only enhanced Frederick Liebhardt’s...
Budget Breakdown: Restored for $364K, a Connecticut Artist’s Midcentury Home Stars Fieldstone Walls
A painstaking renovation by D2 Interieurs brings this 1950s residence—complete with a kidney-shaped pool—back to its retro glory.
This New Company Wants to Help Homeowners Turn Their Unused Spaces Into Rentable ADUs
The Los Angeles–based design-build company, Homestead, converts underutilized garages or backyard sheds into ADUs that can be...
A 1940s Los Angeles Home Levels Up With an Energy-Efficient Revamp
Alloi Architecture + Construction revives an outdated residence with sustainable features and a reworked layout.
Before & After: A New Kitchen Celebrates the Curves of a Dome-Shaped Home in New York
DAAM streamlines the sinuous kitchen of Shell House, a quirky upstate retreat that also hosts an artist residency.
How to Build a Fire Pit
It’s not summer without a backyard s’mores station.
A DIY Couple Turn a Rundown East Hampton Cottage Into a Bright, Beachy Retreat
Once a dilapidated 1950s dwelling, the newly renovated cabin features airy interiors, a new deck, and breezy, laid-back vibes.
A Midcentury Home Receives a Subtle Update in a Historic Community Near Seattle
Robert Hutchison Architecture transforms a 1950s dwelling into a functional family home that respects the Pacific Northwest...
Budget Breakdown: An Interior Designer Livens Up Her Dated Kitchen for $57K
Leonora Mahle gives her midcentury home a fresh new look with a pool-inspired color palette.
22 Ways to Pop Off With the Color Pink
Throw your preconceived notions about this surprisingly versatile hue out the window.
A Seasoned Interior Designer Navigates a New Business, Motherhood, and a Move During the Pandemic
Abigail Marcelo Horace was just getting her new firm, Casa Marcelo, off the ground when COVID-19 hit home.
Can Empty Offices and Hotels Help Alleviate the Housing Crisis?
Across the country, the pandemic is spurring the adaptive reuse of buildings as homeless services, affordable housing, and even...
22 Powder Rooms That Pack Serious Style Into a Small Space
Whether they’re tucked away under a stairwell or squeezed in between two rooms, these powder rooms prove you don’t need a big...
Want to Make a Bold First Impression? Paint Your Front Door a Vibrant Hue
Go big—these bright front door colors are equal parts sophisticated, playful, and daring.
A Koi-Filled Moat Surrounds This Vietnamese House
Combining neutral tones, natural materials, and indoor/outdoor living, Am House is a reprieve from the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City.
15 Modern Garage Doors That Demand a Second Look
A well-appointed garage door with a unique color or materials, or an interesting mechanical movement, can easily punch up a...
6 ADUs You Can Buy Right Now for Less Than $100,000
Whether you need a guesthouse for Grandma or additional rental income, these dwellings starting at $26,000 provide extra space...
13 Boldly Textured Homes That Bet Big on Oriented Strand Board
These wood-wrapped spaces take the low-cost material to new heights.
19 Ways Cork Can Make Your Home Pop
Versatile and hardworking, cork can soften, texturize, and insulate a space.
Just How Inclusive Is Accessible Design?
The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 30 years ago. Here’s what it achieved, and where it still falls short.
An Ingenious, Multistory Bookshelf Organizes a Sleek Madrid Home
Spanning multiple floors, the open shelves designed by Zooco Estudio morph to provide storage and define spaces.
This UK Farmhouse Is Made of Hemp Grown in the Surrounding Fields
A hemp farm’s fields flow from the hills to the walls of a new prefab home by Practice Architecture.
Before & After: An Art Deco Apartment in Mumbai Becomes a Couple’s Creative Headquarters
Mumbai- and Tokyo-based architect Katsushi Goto creates a flexible live/work space for himself and his partner, artist Vishwa...
17 Kitchens That Go Bold With Pastels
Whether it’s buttery yellow, powder blue, or mint green, these soft-hued kitchens are anything but timid.
Here’s How to Put Your Bed on the Floor Without it Looking Sloppy
Done right, a mattress placed on the floor or a low-lying bed frame has an irresistible cool factor.
19 Micro-Apartments Finessed to Feel Larger Than Just 500 Square Feet
Out-of-the-box solutions make these tiny apartments feel grander—despite being 500 square feet or less.
4 Prefab Home Companies Serving Asheville, North Carolina
Find the prefab, modular, or kit home that’s right for you in this vibrant southern city.
5 Utah Prefab Companies Ready to Build Your Next Home
From A-frames to ADUs, these prefab, modular, and kit homes are available for installation in Utah’s diverse landscape.
How Design Brands Around the World Are Pivoting to Tackle the Coronavirus Pandemic
Designers, makers, and companies are harnessing their talents to fight against COVID-19.