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Designer Pamela Pennington says that these homeowners were craving an architectural change when it came to their new house in Los Altos, California. “Their old home was very transitional in style,” she says. “They wanted their new space to be streamli…

Whether you’re looking to splurge on a loved one or need a small but thoughtful gift for that cozy-loving friend or co-worker, this guide is a good place to start your search. With 10 crowd-pleasing ideas to choose from, you’ll have all of the hygge-o…

Colder weather and shorter days tend to make us feel like hunkering down indoors, but a dose of fresh air can be just what we need this busy season. Whether you’re looking for ways to entertain friends out-of-doors or would like to escape the house fo…

With residents of cold regions experiencing or preparing for snow, plus all the holidays, December is a notoriously busy month. But with a little preparation (and some extra time carved out for finding your Zen), you can savor the best of the season, …

With their beautiful photography and inspiring ideas, design books are gifts that keep on giving. Not only are they fun to flip through, but placed on a prominent table or shelf in a home, they can often serve as style statements themselves. Here are …

With their beautiful photography and inspiring ideas, design books are gifts that keep on giving. Not only are they fun to flip through, but placed on a prominent table or shelf in a home, they can often serve as style statements themselves. Here are …

Last week thousands of green building professionals came together in Atlanta for the 2019 Greenbuild International Convention and Expo. The purpose of the Nov. 19-22 conference was to showcase cutting-edge solutions to improving resiliency, sustainabi…

You may be inspired to find another home for your garden tools after taking a look at these sheds and studios turned into snug backyard retreats. Warm wood, soft lighting, layered quilts and other cozy details set these outbuildings apart from the pac…

In an L- or U-shaped kitchen plan, a question often comes up: What do I do with that corner cabinet? Corners can provide a lot of storage, but they don’t always make items very accessible. That juicer or bread-making machine you tucked away may never …