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

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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...

Let there be light—a lot of it.

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

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.

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

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

From backsplashes to built-ins, or the best knife sets to even better cooktops, these resources will help guide you on your...

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

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

Prefab builders across the USA are striving for smarter, faster ways to make homes.

Hint: layered lighting can work wonders.

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

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

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

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

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

The San Francisco–based designer explains what to invest in—and where to experiment.

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

Downsizing your life? Big benefits await.

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

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

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

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

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

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

From preliminary guides, to lists of trusted companies, to exemplary floor plans, these resources will get you started on your...

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...

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

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

If you’ve gotten the spring cleaning fever, put that newfound energy into good use with this ultimate eight-step guide.

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

These quick, easy ways to clear clutter will have you wondering why you didn’t do them sooner.

So you can take the perfect shelfie.