Open-Plan Concrete Home in JapanIn Tokyo, Japan, where the houses are crammed cheek by jowl, two old friends from architecture school have created a...
A Montreal Architect Converts a 1901 Loft Into an Open-Plan Family Home Filled With SunlightArchitect Christine Djerrahian turns an industrial space into an unconventional family dwelling that celebrates open-concept...
This Bilbao Apartment Takes the Open Floor Plan to the ExtremeStripped to its basic elements—no walls, only curtains to divide the living spaces—this colorful flat is inspired by Marcel...
A Simple PlanA Marmol Radziner–designed prefab house, trucked onto a remote Northern California site, takes the pain out of the construction...
Open KitchenA San Francisco architect turns his “inefficiency” kitchen into a modestly scaled and well-lit place to cook, eat, work, and...
Opened HouseA few years after moving into their stocky, cavelike 1970s bi-level 20 miles southeast of Milwaukee, JJ and Eric Edstrom decided...
An Off-the-Grid Prefab that Combines Open Plan Living With Rugged DurabilityIn Tasmania, an eco-conscious architect builds a vacation home that can stand up to an untamed island.
This Boulder Home's Unique Bedroom-Bathroom Puts a New Twist on the Open PlanA pair of Coloradans work with a design-build firm to create an airy, 2,100-square-foot modern home.
Before & After: A New, Open Plan Irons Out the Kinks of a Semicircular Home in L.A.Designer Mandy Cheng conquers awkward angles by plotting a new layout and installing sleek, custom cabinetry in every room.
Renovation Opens Up a London ApartmentIn Clerkenwell, an architect re-imagines a space to bring out the "dramatic geometry" of its concrete ceiling.
A 1910 Apartment Transforms Into an Open, Radiant LoftThis minimalist Montreal pad relies on exposed brick and glass partitions to create continuity between spaces.
A Queenslander Cottage in Brisbane Is Overhauled to Open to the ElementsShaun Lockyer Architects gives a timber-and-tin cottage a sophisticated mullet renovation that responds to the subtropical...
This Home in the Italian Countryside Is Radically Open to the LandscapeWith an unusual roof and a ground floor open to the outside, a barn-like house stretches out amidst rolling fields.
An Architect Opens a 1920s Queenslander to the Great OutdoorsArchitect Scott Petherick's Australian abode is defined by period details, clean contemporary lines, and airy spaces that open to...
An Open, Light-Filled House in Mexico CityAn inviting house in the Mexican capital draws the outside in.
22 ADU Floor Plans That Make the Most of the BackyardThese compact layouts create ideal guesthouses, tiny offices, art studios, and more.
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Interesting Floor PlansNot only are these homes located in breathtaking places, but they also champion intriguing, open-floor plans.
A Black Gable Home Opens Wide to the Appalachian LandscapeDesai Chia Architecture draws upon rural architecture to create an austere retreat that frames spectacular vistas.
This Barn-Like Home Is Closed to the Street and Open to the ForestSet within a forest clearing, this simple yet sophisticated house has black corrugated steel on its street-facing side, and glass...
A Major Renovation Opens Up a Brooklyn Loft ApartmentA tech executive renovates a 1980s loft in a former paper factory.
How to Plan Out a Rec Room in Your HomeThe fast pace of 21st-century living can sometimes make kicking back and having fun a challenge, even in your own home.
In Uruguay, a Home Near the Coast Keeps Things OpenCasa Mat by Argentinian firm Mutar favors experimentation over traditional domestic boundaries.
A Concrete Tiny House in Tokyo Opens to the Sky—and the StreetIn a city known for its density and small residences, this tiny home employs skylights and a large glass door to connect with its...
10 Open Kitchen Solutions That Will Get Things CookingIn some sense, the kitchen is the center of the home—a warm, cozy spot where everyone tends to gather.
Finn Juhl Design Hotel Opens in Nagano, JapanThe first-ever getaway decorated entirely in Finn Juhl furniture is nestled at the base of one of the most popular skiing...
Muji's Flagship Hotel in Japan Is Now Officially OpenThe popular retailer just officially opened its first hotel in Japan.
24 Outdoor Products for Every Kind of Summer PlanCheck out this list of furnishings and accoutrements for the beach, backyard, campground, and beyond.
A Los Angeles Renovation Opens Up to Coastal ClimesIn the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, a couple turn to architect Ken Ungar for a home that maximizes ocean views and meshes...
7 Effective Tips For Integrating Open Kitchen ShelvingAlthough the concept looks effortless and versatile, is open kitchen shelving really as easy as it appears?
A Prefab House Near Paris Is Designed to Be Bright and OpenThis prefabricated home in France was built to embrace the neighborhood.
The Largest Tiny Home Resort in the Midwest Is Now OpenPack your bags—Tiny house builder ESCAPE opens the largest tiny home resort in the Midwest, and is inviting everyone to join the...
9 Shipping Container Home Floor Plans That Maximize SpaceThink outside the rectangle with these space-efficient shipping container designs.
These Cabinets Slide, Unfold, and Open to Conquer Kitchen ClutterIn Chapel Hill, a renovated kitchen takes painterly cues from Piet Mondrian.
A DIY Cabin Brand Is Selling $99 A-Frame PlansThe appropriately named company, Den, gives you everything you need—from detailed drawings to code guidelines—to get started on...
11 Modular Home Floor Plans That Suit a Range of NeedsThese modern modular homes and accompanying floor plans showcase the layouts, variations, and opportunities that prefab builds...
A Concrete Beach House in Mexico Opens a Portal to Epic SurfingHomeowner and surfer Christopher Hansen envisions a secluded oceanfront retreat that lets him keep an eye on the waves.