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

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

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

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

It’s a global crisis, but there are ways to protect yourself.

It’s not summer without a backyard s’mores station.

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.

It’s like choosing an ad-free experience IRL.

The small-but-mighty powder room is an opportunity to take design risks and flex your creative muscles.

We break down the benefits and costs of laminate, wood, concrete, stainless steel, engineered quartz, granite, and marble.

The Californian designer shows us how to spruce up a utilitarian space.

Top designers dish on the best countertop materials for your kitchen—and their attendant price tags.

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

Find out how to determine whether a home has “good bones.”

Though tile can be found everywhere these days, it's hard to distinguish the difference between ceramic and porcelain and where...

Let there be light—a lot of it.

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

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

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

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

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

Creating a children’s space that won’t be instantly outgrown is all about finding the fun in functionality.

Unless you’re building a pillow fort, you only need a couple.

Although the origins of terrazzo go back to ancient Egypt, the material as we know it today was developed by builders in Venice,...

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

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...

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

Whether it’s flat, gabled, butterfly, shed, gambrel, mansard, or hipped, the shape of a roof can have serious design and...

Consider these five design tools the next time you’re embarking on a new design project.

Whether you need a guesthouse for Grandma or additional rental income, these dwellings starting at $26,000 provide extra space...

Plus, six recently released sofas that match rounded rectangular shapes with rich hues.

Feeling cooped up and stressed out? Here are some essential tips from designers and builders of small spaces.

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

Besides being a place for food preparation and cooking, your kitchen can be a prime social zone where your friends and family can...

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