From elegant wood mats to eye-catching patterns, these picks will spruce up your space.

Twenty minutes from the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo, architect Palinda Kannangara builds himself a rugged home and studio.

There’s even a shipping container sitting in the kitchen.

Passive solar principles, indoor/outdoor living, and a “forever home” mindset are combined in this elegant, art-filled property...

These living spaces create a bright and joyful environment by getting adventurous with color.

This Australian home feels larger than its 645 square feet thanks to white walls, plenty of outdoor connections, and loads of...

This midcentury gem comes with curb appeal in spades—plus an extra-large master bedroom suite.

After an unexpected disaster, a homeowner takes a rebuild into his own hands (literally).

A dramatic cantilever isn’t the only striking aspect of this Sydney home—carefully framed views and an incredible outdoor shower...

Zuloark and Santiago Pradilla draw upon traditional craft and prefabricated design to create a hillside residence with strong...

Designed around a specimen oak, this renovated midcentury has walls of glass and a natural palette to achieve a seamless...

Supported by a steel cage at one end, the Cedar Bridge House by architect Wilfred Armster extends outward from a wooded slope.

An eager-to-downsize couple with a knack for entertaining fall in love with a tree-surrounded property for their next chapter.

In Halifax, Canada, this modern multi-use residence by Susan Fitzgerald Architecture fosters a sense of community through living,...

Three volumes unite to create an atypical Hamptons home on a property that is 50% unbuildable due to wetlands.

David and Mayuko Lai’s Japanese-inspired home hides technology, doors, and storage space with smart solutions.

The contemporary design scene is rife with reclaimed-timber furniture and reawakened cottage industries.