A dated midcentury dwelling in Santa Barbara is transformed into a bright, airy abode—perfectly suited for contemporary living.

An architect tasked with opening up a small yet light-filled apartment does so with a few unexpectedly dark turns.

Sited at the end of a long driveway, the home contrasts an original stone facade with walls of windows and colorful slate...

Despite obstacles with steep terrain, Australian architects design a unique facade that maximizes ocean views, cross ventilation,...

These cozy cabins feature muted black exteriors that complement their natural settings.

An artist takes an unorthodox approach to the renovation of a century-old residence in Seattle.

VonDalwig Architecture fills a lower-level Brooklyn residence with light and garden views.

A dark and disconnected cottage is beautifully transformed into a light and airy, two-story abode.

The insertion of a two-level, canted partition in a 40-year-old home gives a young family in Japan a multitude of unique spaces.

Architecture studio DREAMER revives a century-old dwelling with an addition that optimizes indoor/outdoor flow.

Stafford Architecture sculpts the interior of a Darling Point home to provide soaring ceilings and views of Rushcutters Bay.

A 1970s double-brick family home in Doncaster, Melbourne, was dramatically remodeled to take full advantage of scenic views of...

Sustainable materials and multi-level cabinetry create a curated feel in this exquisite renovation.

After suffering years of neglect, a historic row home breathes new life as a chic and modern residence renovated by Brentwood...

When white kitchens have become synonymous with modern homes, why not take another design route? Look to these nine black...

In a 1932 home with a dramatic sloped roof, a contemporary concrete extension makes the garden a part of the living space.

A strategic renovation maximizes a small apartment in Buenos Aires.

Modus Development elevates a Highland Park dwelling with daylighting, archways, and a rooftop deck.

With a bright but soothing interior, the Estonian seaside getaway draws decorative inspiration from its natural surroundings.

We can’t wait to dive into Night Swim, the opulent new glaze that’s arrived just in time for winter.

A bold renovation turns an outdated apartment in Manhattan into a light and bright home.

Now that "salvage" has as many connotations with environmental sensitivity, creativity, and resourcefulness as with the need to...

A luminescent house brightens a block in Hiroshima, Japan.

In northwest Michigan, a vacation retreat boasts a prime vantage point from which to soak up the bucolic scenery.

Maintaining a light-filled interior can be difficult, especially if you’re moving into a compact apartment within a dense...

The Red Hook home was once a warren of dark rooms.

The original apartment, located in the Gràcia district, was dark and disjointed.

In the home’s new kitchen and principal bathroom, interior designer Corine Maggio of CM Natural Designs creates bold moments via...

Set in the prominent Mexico City neighborhood of San Angel Inn, Casa Campestre 107 is a sleek, modern home designed using...

Dark and structurally unsound, a narrow, three-story home needed to be brightened up.

A bright-white interior breathes new life into a dark, retro cabin in Western Sonoma.

A dark exterior gives way to muted, serene interiors in this U-shaped residence by Studiofour.

This dark Yucca Valley home tricks the eye through clever use of light and shadow.

A design duo transform their Manhattan apartment from dark and cramped to sleek and loft-like.

After gutting the interior of a dark, five-story townhouse, a bright and open space is born.

This fresh take on the midcentury ranch home features a pleated roof and dark siding that retreats into the trees.