Month: January 2020

Designed by architect Arthur T. Brown, the Ball-Paylore House is an architectural masterpiece that paved the way for passive solar design. In 1952, Phyllis Ball and Patricia Paylore commissioned Arthur T. Brown—one Tucson’s most important modernist architects—to create an innovative…

Research has shown that spending time outdoors is good for us. It provides a break from the stresses of everyday life and has even been shown to boost energy and increase creativity. Being outside generally makes us feel good! And…

Each kit comes with a miniature model, two prints, and plans for building a shady backyard shelter in about a weekend’s time. San Francisco–based artist Jay Nelson makes curvaceous campers, fantastical tree houses, and handcrafted homes that will blow your mind.…

With dazzling lighting, a curvilinear design, and a fortified shell, the Cube One is a prefab for the future. Want a peek at the future of prefab design? Meet the Cube One—a 156-square-foot dwelling with built-in furnishings, voice-controlled tech, and…

In an increasingly digitized world, the handmade charm of Berber rugs injects much-needed tactility into home interiors. Weaving has been intrinsic to the culture of the semi-nomadic Berber peoples of North Africa for centuries. Their rugs and tapestries thrive on…

Every time there is a change in the season or even the calendar turns over to a New Year, we see many among us searching for ideas that help with a fresh start. This could come in the form of…

Nestled on the West Coast of Phuket and sitting in the heart of Tambon Patong, the Kalim Beach House is a stunning escape that offers mesmerizing views of the iconic coastline, the distant Andaman Sea and unforgettable sunsets. The hillside…

Local Midwest woodworkers are carving out a new life for the sugar maple that witnessed the home’s entire history. In 2013, after countless storms, harsh winters, and more than one lightning strike, the tree next to the Mies van der…

In lieu of a SAD lamp, might we suggest these discounted modern designs? Now through the end of January, hustle on over to YLighting for savings of up to 40%—plus score free shipping on all orders. Enter code BONUS for…

These tiny home companies are designing small spaces that can house as many as eight people. Tiny homes aren’t just for one or two people. These days, more and more tiny house companies are designing spaces with four or more…

An entrepreneur-turned-DIY builder expands his eco-friendly Yucca Valley property with this translucent desert structure. After selling a successful car parking app (called ParkMe), Los Angeles-based tech developer Sam Friedman craved an absorbing, hands-on experience somewhere far away from the California…

This is an old apartment with 40 years of history. The designer rotated the original axis and redesigned the structure in order to integrate the confusing flow line. There was only a single side of light in this space, after…

A totally transparent roof offers a clear but cozy view of the heavens for less than $90 a night. Known as “Immerso Glamping”, this alpine cabin, designed by Italian architects Fabio Vignolo and Francesca Turnaturi, is true to its name:…

Transforming the space around an old and expansive Spanish country house into a perfect venue for functions, gatherings and diverse social events, the Mas de Lucia Extension by Cristina Moya Arquitecta combines modernity with classic design. Part of an extensive…

It is not very often that we come across minimal homes these days. A more common sight a decade or so ago, the minimal trend has given way to more comfy and nature-centric homes full of material and textural contrasts.…

Modeled after New England barns and surrounding a shared garden, these sustainable homes form a forward-thinking co-housing community. In Great Barrington, Massachusetts, a trio of timber-framed houses peer out on a clearing previously occupied by an assemblage of 1940s and…

Home design and decorating trends do not happen in isolation and those that dominate the chart in the year gone by are bound to have influence on the most popular choices in the year ahead. As we step into 2020,…

One room that has become more and more central to smart homes across the globe in the last decade or two is the home office. It is technology and changing lifestyles that have allowed us to bring more and more…