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12 Functional Modern Home Libraries
It's often said that rooms are furnished by books.
10 Functional Pieces For Small Space Living
Multifunctional furniture can make a small space a lot more livable.
5 Key Elements of Smart Home Functionality
As technology becomes smarter, the natural evolution is to connect devices in our homes to help us lead more comfortable, secure,...
11 Snazzy and Ultra-Functional Backpacks Under $100
If you’re ready for your next great adventure, these bags will take you there.
60 Kitchen Island Ideas That Serve Up Style and Functionality
These images of our favorite kitchen island ideas are sure to stir up design inspiration with fun, functional features around...
A Midcentury Eichler in San Mateo Is Turned Into a Functional Family Home
An Eichler just south of San Francisco is carefully renovated in a way that respects the minimalist beauty of the original design.
A Kids’ Escape Route Puts the “Fun” in Functional at This Reimagined Melbourne Cottage
Secret passageways and surprise design elements abound in this playful home renovation for an active family of five.
A Family’s Loft in Poland Gets a Minimalist Renovation That’s Both Elegant and Functional
A comprehensive interior renovation by Loft Kolasiński transforms a 1930s-era family home in Szczecin, Poland, into a...
Before & After: This Former Garage Is Now a Functional, Colorful Flat With Bubbly Built-Ins
A colorful conversion adds storage and brightens this petite first-floor French flat.
Do “Pretty” Objects Work Better Than Merely Functional Ones? A Marital Debate
When it comes to home goods, I prefer utility over form. My wife feels otherwise.
An Open, Airy House in Singapore Frames Rare, Verdant Views
Park + Associates designs an elegant ode to functional living in the tropics.
15 Tiny Bathroom Ideas For a Beautiful and Functional Space
Transform the smallest bathroom of your home into a lavatory luxury with these efficient and stylish design ideas.
This Tokyo Apartment’s Kaleidoscopic Kitchen Delights With Cotton Candy Colors
This sugary sweet renovation strikes the right balance between functional and fun.
Make Over Your Home Office With These Game-Changing Goods
We’ve gathered an assortment of work-from-home items that are as attractive as they are functional.
The Base Cabin Has Everything You Need for Life on the Open Road
This adventure-ready tiny home blends trailer functionality with A-frame cabin aesthetics.
This Breathtaking Ranch Home Was Constructed Without Felling a Single Tree
Field Architecture constructs a fully functional horse ranch and residence in the middle of an oak grove.
11 Skillful School Bus Conversions That Get an A-Plus in Our Book
Revived and retrofitted as delightful—and functional—tiny homes on wheels, these skoolies receive top marks.
This Hip Austin Home Is Strategically Connected to its Vibrant Neighborhood
Edgy and functional, a home in the heart of Austin is punctuated by expansive windows and doors from Marvin.
This Tiny 140-Square-Foot Apartment Boasts Comfort and Function
Carefully crafted adaptable furniture makes this 140-square-foot London home chic and functional.
How Much Should You Spend on a Wall Sconce?
Wall sconces are versatile, space-saving fixtures that can act as functional art in the home.
The New Zealand House Built on a Sled
This charming two-story beach house is simple, functional, and can be towed to any beach or barge
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...
How to Design a Room That Grows Up With Your Kids
Creating a children’s space that won’t be instantly outgrown is all about finding the fun in functionality.
This Off-Grid Tiny Home Packs a Powerful Kitchen Into 183 Square Feet
This solar-powered, steel-clad home on wheels may be compact, but it doesn’t lack in storage or functionality.
10 Best Modern Kitchens
More often than not, the kitchen is the heart of the home—and thus should be just as much livable as it is functional.
A New Book for Those Who Dream of Living in a Floating Home
Gestalten takes readers on board an array of floating dwellings across the globe that embrace beautiful and functional design.
A 200-Year-Old German Farmhouse Gets a Quirky, Glass-Fronted Addition
Three whitewashed volumes deliver daylight and improved functionality to a creative family’s historic home in Essen.
This Exquisite Berkshires Prefab Was Assembled in Just 24 Hours
For Mount Washington Residence, McBride Architects use prefabrication to save on costs while going big on functionality and style.
Elegant Design Meets Versatile Performance With This Customizable Home System
Henrybuilt’s luxury line of products streamline the functionality of some of the most hard-working rooms in your home.
Budget Breakdown: A Laser-Cut Steel Addition Sharpens Up a Michigan Home For $85K
A light-filled extension delivers greater functionality and indoor/outdoor living to a historic 1914 residence in Ann Arbor.
20 Bathrooms With Transformative Tiles
The right tiles can transform any basic space into a breathtaking escape.
9 Best Modern Staircase Designs
While staircases are functional by nature, many architects use them as an opportunity to introduce a graphic design statement to...
See How This Couple Built Their Mobile Tiny Home For Just $30K
At 204 square feet, this DIY tiny home on wheels is fully functional and even features a nifty gear room.
These 10 Refreshed Barns Bring Modern Living to the Countryside
When you imagine a barn, what comes to mind? It's most likely a red, wooden building with a gambrel roof—but today, they've come...
A Melbourne Home Decreases in Size to Amp Up Its Outdoor Connection
By reducing the overall floor area, local architects transform the space into a lighter, brighter, more functional modern home.
16 “Before & After” Kitchen Remodels That Really Cook
While there’s no secret recipe for the perfect kitchen, these renovations showcase myriad solutions for better lighting, storage,...
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