From city slickers to country bumpkins, homeowners have always longed for a special place from which to escape the toils of...

A creative couple find space in their side yard for a versatile outbuilding.

A petite outbuilding is exactly what a couple needed for their Seattle property.

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From DIY to custom built, see examples of how the common backyard shed can be transformed into a relaxing and creative space.

In addition to the 5,200-square-foot residence that opens to a wraparound pool, the sprawling property comes with a three-bedroom...

These thoughtfully designed outbuildings exhibit how the utilitarian backyard shed can be adapted for work, storage, and living.

Nestled on a steep slope near the iconic Muir Woods in California, a pair of outbuildings offer a sublime connection to Mother...

If you think these two buildings resemble old sheds, you're not wrong—that's kind of the point.

Billing itself as the “five million star hotel,” Buubble is a unique lodging option about an hour outside of Reykjavík, Iceland,...

Two steel structures expand a family's existing living area while embracing the calming effects of surrounding nature.

In southwestern England, an architect transforms a former postman’s cottage on a sprawling estate into a home that radiates from...

Surrounded by valleys and dense foliage, Abercorn Chalet is a bold, stylish retreat that embraces the natural wonders of Quebec’s...

In a Brooklyn backyard, an off-duty architect builds a structure that tests his attention to the little things.

The late artist occupied the estate for over 50 years—and she transformed the four-acre property into a thriving creative hub.

A couple enlist Butler Armsden Architects and Leverone Design to reimagine their home as a multigenerational meeting point.

An inventive, freestanding “tree house” built by an architectural designer for her family grows in Garrison, New York.

Three-time Tony winner Glenn Close is letting go of Beanfield, an idyllic home in Bedford Hills just an hour away from Manhattan.

Subverting the traditional, conservatively cozy British barn conversion, Carl Turner created a getaway in rural Norfolk for...

The modern bedroom is a personal place that reflects your style and offers respite at the end of the day.

A corrugated shell bursts with life on a rugged site in Victoria, Australia.

In the expansion of his sister and brother-in-law’s Victorian in the Blackheath neighborhood, architect Ben Minifie implemented...

These 10 modern renovations take history into account.

The nostalgic shape gets a modern update at a guesthouse in central Ohio.

From updating hardware and faucets to layering colors and textures, here are some ideas to kickstart a kitchen makeover that...

Architect Robert Swinburne deploys a collaborative building approach and hyperlocal materials to craft a home that celebrates the...

With an arch motif, cozy interiors, and parapets resembling perfectly coiffed egg whites, the ADU by designer Ben Warwas and...

Set on a hill overlooking rolling farmland, this expansive home combines historic architecture with contemporary design.

Seeking a way to blend architecture into the natural environment, a pair of Ecuador-based designers invents a new modular...

These compact layouts create ideal guesthouses, tiny offices, art studios, and more.

Studio Bua turns a battered 1930s farm building into a 1,959-square-foot live/work space in the remote Breiðafjörður Nature...

After seven generations, a family farm in Bavaria is reinvented, trading livestock for lodgers.

In Sweden, an architect finds an efficient building solution 260 miles from home.

Never hire a builder or contractor without first asking these essential questions.

Accessory dwelling units help the city meet its density goals and extend housing options—but only after striking a...

A British design pioneer transforms a 1970s bachelor pad an hour outside London into a stylish furniture laboratory.