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Landscape architects do many things. We design parks, plazas, green roofs, gardens, public art, fountains … and the list goes on. It is a broad and flexible field with professionals working across many sectors. Yet there are many myths about what we …

In the hills overlooking Los Angeles’ Silver Lake Reservoir stands a 1957 home by famed architect John Lautner. Now owned by Luke Wood, president of Beats by Dr. Dre, the iconic home has recently undergone a three-year restoration and update. Interior…

In the process of remodeling the first floor of this split-level house in Brookline, Massachusetts, design-build firm New England Design & Construction did some smart bathroom rearranging. The homeowners wanted to expand an existing half bath off …

A lush vertical garden takes up minimal floor space and can transform the appearance of your home, both indoors and out. But good looks aren’t all that a living wall has to offer. Architects today are increasingly using space-savvy vertical plantings …

A new year inspires us to work on organizational home projects, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin. Warm up by doing something that’s satisfying and easy: purging things you don’t need or want. Pick a few things from this list to get rid o…

Showers provide a large swath of real estate in a bathroom to showcase tile, fixtures and other features. We asked a group of designers to share their favorite looks for a shower, including their picks for tile size, fixture finishes, storage and door…

If you’re planning to replace your kitchen countertops, you might want to consider a few sustainable options that don’t compromise on performance and style. These five kitchen counter materials are distinct in their design and have less of an impact o…

A kitchen renovation can seem daunting at the outset because there so many elements to get right. It’s not just about creating a stunning design, but about planning for its practicality as well. Don’t worry — the journey needn’t be a hard one. These p…