The radiant space in Emeryville features 19-foot ceilings, exposed wood beams, and a gabled skylight.

Breeze-blocks, perforated concrete blocks, cinder blocks, cobogó, or even decorative terra-cotta bricks: call them what you will,...

Color has a unique way of transforming a space when used creatively to draw attention or capture a mood.

Durable, low maintenance, and always beautiful, Western Red Cedar is showing up in exciting ways, proving it can enhance the...

Want to add a pop of color to your kitchen backsplash or redesign your shower with a cool pattern? Well, we have a solution for...

There’s something about brick that we just can’t enough of. It's earthy and natural, symmetrical and sturdy, timeless and...

If you feel like you're seeing all the same decorating ideas over and over and would rather take a fresh approach to your...

Now that summer has officially started, temperatures are rising and air conditioners are cranked up—but that doesn’t mean you...

Louvers, jalousies, frits, awnings, and exterior shutters—learn about some of the best-looking and effective ways to achieve a...

Sleek, versatile, and customizable, track lights can add a “wow” factor to your kitchen without being overwhelming.

As these exuberant homes show, the secret to using this bold hue is balancing it with neutral tones, plenty of natural light, and...

Lightweight, affordable, and flexible, plywood has all the warmth of wood, while being perfect for prefab and modular...

Though marble is widely known for its old-school glamour, it can also bring some simple, modern luxury to a more contemporary...

Give your IKEA furniture a quick facelift with these DIY tips.

A prominent designer “tech-talks” about using Control4 to orchestrate smart home devices and emphasizes the importance of...

Glass blocks—the old-school square blocks of translucent glass found in many buildings constructed from the 1940s through the...

Mirrors have long been associated with magic and illusion.

The iconic, and slightly atomic, form of the shiny silver Airstream is embedded in our cultural and design milieu.

Dishwashers don’t seem to hold the same cache as some of the more lust-worthy kitchen appliances (looking at you, gas ranges).

Russell Whitehead and Jordan Cluroe of 2LG Studio share their design tips for creating a home with an unforgettable personality.

Say goodbye to red eyes—these naturally filtered swimming pools stay clean without chlorine.

Size doesn't matter when these homes push the conventions of building and living in Japan.

Along with being an extremely resilient material that's flame-retardant and self-extinguishing, felt can easily be manipulated...

Though some may believe that flowers are more fit for traditional interiors or country homes, there's actually lots of modern...

Small and cozy, these gorgeously furnished mobile homes will convince you to downsize and hit the road in minutes.

Sit back, relax, and imagine enjoying a cocktail shaken up in your own home bar—and then imagine it disappearing for an easy and...

This week's top 5 homes focus on the beautiful design element, wood.

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

Aldo Cibic, Yves Behar, Kelly Wearstler, Marcel Wanders, and Johanna Grawunder discuss their earliest design memories, favorite...

Throw your preconceived notions about this surprisingly versatile hue out the window.

Creating a living green wall, also known as a vertical garden, is a refreshing, innovative, and eco-friendly way to bring color...

A balcony is a wonderful architectural feature that connects the indoors with the outdoors, presents homeowners with elevated...

Staircases and style aren't mutually exclusive, as the following design tactics show.

Honor our military service members and kick off the summer while staying safe at home.

Perched atop a hill between a large park and Gothenburg's former industrial past rests architect Per Bornstein's 1,400 square...

These homes in the Great Lakes State will have you reconsidering the possibilities of prefab design.