A Timeless Foundation Paves the Way For an Iconic Structure
Since 1963, Stepstone has been manufacturing handmade, precast concrete products elegant enough for any location—such as the...
Drawing the Line: Concrete Pavers That Advance Architectural Design
Stepstone’s diverse collection of Linearity Pavers extend and accentuate the lines that give shape to architectural forms.
Prefab Design Paves the Way for a Zen-Inspired Home in Uruguay
This tranquil home provides for a simpler life on a lakefront in southern Uruguay.
This Norwegian Cabin's Roof Doubles as an Observation Deck
An observation roof and outdoor room extend the small footprint into the coastal landscape, while selective materials help it...
Happiness Is a Scandinavian-Inspired Tiny House With a Greenhouse and a Porch Swing
Elsa is a 323-square-foot tiny house complete with a pergola-covered porch, a swing, and a greenhouse that’s sure to make plant...
An Artful Lakefront Deck Invites Family Gatherings in Minneapolis
Perfect for summer fetes, this spacious circular deck features striking inlay and a gently curved stair.
Take it Outside With These 11 Spring-Friendly Deck Spaces
It's finally that time of the year to dust off the outdoor furniture, uncover the grill, and get ready for some basking in the...
An Elegant Redwood Deck Transforms the Exterior of a ‘70s Home
The beautiful two-story redwood structure forms an upper deck and lower dining room, creating a variety of outdoor spaces for the...
A Hip Atlanta Loft With a Rooftop Deck Asks $300K
This spacious pad in Castleberry Hill has a lofted bedroom, an office nook, and direct access to the rooftop via a spiral...
A Screened Porch Slices Through a Design Duo’s New England Cottage
A New England cottage makes the most of short summers with an innovative indoor/outdoor space.
5 Prefab Deck Kit Companies to Easily Upgrade Your Home
Better your home's indoor/outdoor connection with one of these DIY deck kits.
This Live/Work Loft With a Rooftop Deck in San Francisco Asks $6.5M
The sleek former warehouse in San Francisco’s South of Market district offers three levels of stylish living spaces.
Part of an Epic Expansion, London’s V&A Museum Paves its Courtyard With 11,000 Porcelain Tiles
RIBA Stirling Prize-winning architect Amanda Levete and her firm AL_A has just completed Exhibition Road Quarter, the largest...
This Adventure-Ready Tiny House Has a Mud Room and a Fold-Down Deck
Husband-and-wife team Brian and Joni Buzarde of Colorado–based mobile tiny house builders Land Ark RV recently completely their...
Jerome Byron Reflects on the Subtle Influence of a Not-So-Subtle Skateboard Deck
The Los Angeles–based architect and designer traces his current work back to his high school pastime.
Longer Days Call For More Time on These 9 Modern Porches
With summer just around the corner, we're daydreaming of warm afternoons spent lounging on the perfect modern porch.
10 Enclosed Porches That Are Put to Good Use
If you're looking to embark on a renovation project, consider the valuable indoor/outdoor space that a porch can offer.
A Three-Level Redwood Deck Spurs a Spellbinding Link to Nature Near Cascade Bay
After purchasing a home on Harrison Lake in British Columbia, a local family uses sustainably produced redwood to nurture...
Here’s How to Deck Out Your Home Like a Breezy Palm Springs Midcentury
Cultivate a sunny state of mind with these pieces that channel Palm Springs’ brand of midcentury modernism.
10 Examples of Sustainability at Work in Outdoor Spaces
More is less; how designers and architects are interpreting & using sustainable design practices in outdoor spaces.
From Trash to Treasure, You Can Build a Deck That’s Easy on Both the Eyes and the Environment
Composite decking has come a long way in recent decades—and one company is going further by recycling 300 million pounds of scrap...
A Bernard Maybeck–Influenced Home With an Expansive Deck and Sunroom Seeks $1.5M in the Bay Area
Built in 1949—with construction overseen by the legendary Berkeley architect—the three-bedroom residence borders a pristine...
15 Modern Patio Paver Ideas
Pavers add polish, color, and texture to any outdoor space.
Choose Travertine Pavers for a Stylish Sidewalk
Travertine Pavers for a Stylish Sidewalk
Porches Inn, North Adams, Massachusetts
In 1985, the Sprague Electric Mill in North Adams, Massachusetts, closed down.
Small Country Home with Dramatic See-Through Wall
A traditional floor plan gets a minimalist update, complete with a classic porch.
Some Festive Decorations to Fill Your Home With Holiday Cheer
Deck the halls with seasonal trimmings that are classic and a little kitschy.
Stepstone Pavers Connect a Sustainable Home to the Sierra Nevadas
A sustainable property outside Nevada City, California, connects to its natural surroundings thanks to Stepstone's...
Prefab for Humanity
In inner-city Baltimore, Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake paves a path to affordable prefab.
Create a Bold Backyard Statement With These Large Concrete Pavers
Big, bold, and beautiful, Stepstone’s Large Scale CalArc Pavers allow you to sculpt distinct spaces in your backyard while...
Paving the Way For Iconographic Landmarks
Stepstone’s wide selection of concrete solutions allow for creativity and singularity.
14 Outdoor Pillows That Signal the Official Start of Negroni Season
Set the scene for cocktails on the patio with these bold colors and fun patterns.
Corbusier-Approved Paint Deck
I was excited to learn, from this recent New York Times story, that the Swiss company KT Color manufactures a line of paints...
16 Modern Christmas Decorating Ideas Sure to Spread Cheer
Deck the halls this holiday season with these creative, modern Christmas decorations.
A Lake Superior Escape With a Whitewashed Masonry Sauna
Wood and masonry come together in this Minnesotan refuge that balances the built environment with the natural setting.
101 Best Modern Cabins
What's better than one hundred photos of cabins? One hundred and one photos of cabins.

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