A green roof cools your home in the summer, insulates in the winter, and has far-reaching benefits for the community, but keeping...

Let there be light—a lot of it.

It’s a common desire to have as much natural light in your home as possible—but it’s not always that easy to achieve.

The greenest home is the one you already have.

Even if you live in a cave, there’s a way to give your plants the light they need to live.

From “disco” tile to high-gloss glass, this parade of beautiful backsplashes will help you take your kitchen from average to...

It’s simple to make lasting changes to your home, wardrobe, and everyday life that are kind to the planet.

After an unprecedented year of earthquakes, hurricanes, and fires, a bright light has been shed on the benefits of building with...

Create a peaceful ambiance in your bedroom with these exemplary ceiling lighting designs.

See if you check off all the boxes when it comes to creating an eco-friendly household.

Instead of tossing those scraps in the compost bin, invest in your own countertop harvest.

From traditional Falu red to buttercup yellows, these hues recall Nordic landscapes.

From sconces and pendants to track lights, we illuminate the seven basic types of lighting fixtures.

Embodied energy, gray water, black water, carbon footprint—the list of sustainable design terms goes on and on, and we're here to...

Hint: layered lighting can work wonders.

At a time when stress levels are rising, adding a touch of greenery to the bathroom can elevate both your space and your mood.

Read on if you want to sound like a pro at identifying some of the most common species of wood.

Wall sconces are versatile, space-saving fixtures that can act as functional art in the home.

Adding a light fixture (or two) to your dining room is like putting the icing on a cake: it’s that final, special touch that can...

Here are a few of our all-time tips on buying and selling your own modern dwelling.

A recent NASA study found that houseplants can remove up to 87 percent of air toxins within 24 hours, while other studies have...

We’ve got the scoop on everything you ever wanted to know about designing with rugs.

Mirror, mirror on the wall, what’s the fairest angle of them all?

Want to get back to nature, but can’t leave your apartment? Become a plant parent.

Despite its humble origin as a mere unglazed hole in a wall or ceiling, the window today has evolved to be one of the most...

Japanese and Scandinavian influences come together to produce a look that’s serene, organic, and refined.

Need a change of scenery? Try forming new plant cliques.

You’ve heard the phrase “work smarter, not harder.” Here are quick, easy smart-home improvements you can knock out in one weekend.

Can lights can be mood killers, but there are ways to mellow them out.

Whether you’re battling noise or are short on space, these guides can turn your office into a distraction-free zone.

We’ve gathered an assortment of work-from-home items that are as attractive as they are functional.

Designer Joyce Downing Pickens of JDP Interiors knows that a neutral palette can be boring when done wrong.

Dreaming of your own veggie garden, but not sure where to start? Here’s how to sprout vegetable seedlings right on your...

Step into a comfortable, clutter-free zone as soon as you enter the front door.

Whether your home office consists of a designated room or a tight corner in your kitchen, there are certain key strategies for...

Hang your flat screen on the wall to instantly upgrade your home theater.