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In a Melbourne neighborhood, two infill residences combat urban sprawl and raise the bar for sustainable rental housing. In their quest to create affordable and eco-friendly housing in Australia, Breathe Architecture has sensitively inserted a pair of rental homes into…

L.A.-based design duo Taylor + Taylor juxtaposed board-formed concrete with blond cabinetry and statement tile for a wow worthy kitchen renovation. Whereas others might look at a board-formed cement wall in a basement and see, well, a concrete wall, Jess…

These companies build stylish and strong prefab homes that make the most of Florida’s balmy weather and stand up to storms. Homes in the Sunshine State often embrace the outdoors with generous porches and layouts that encourage passive cooling—but they…

Designer Jenni Kayne updates a Lake Arrowhead kitchen while prioritizing natural light, neutral tones, and quality materials. Designer Jenni Kayne fell in love with Lake Arrowhead, California, at first sight. Tucked away in the San Bernardino Mountains about two hours…

When it comes to the world of home decorating and design, white is the color that we tend to rely on the most. Yet it is often viewed as just ‘lack of any color’ that gives space for white to…

Halloween is already at our doorsteps and Thanksgiving is not too far away. You probably have completed decorating you home for the festivities ahead with plenty of spookiness and are just waiting for the big day (or should we say,…

In modern homes, nothing is more essential than space and how it is utilized makes or breaks the look of the interior. In small kitchens, every inch matters. While most people view wall-mounted cabinets, sleek open shelves and mobile islands…

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville NC with distant north views of Mt Spivey and a narrow sloping lot, this wedge-shaped home is a response to site. We took into careful consideration a variety of site-specific inputs including…

Artistic Character The biggest challenge of the project Bunkherr came up at the outset of the collaboration between the client and the architects. The attractive hillside property was located in a former holiday home neighborhood set amidst a picturesque landscape…

We love the idea of a tiny home that offers plenty in limited space and does so with innovative design solutions that help with multi-tasking. Designed by Great Home Ideas and Paul Sofronov of Archemy, this gorgeous little cabin in…

Giving an old home a brand new makeover is often an effort that involves both smart planning and the just the right space-savvy features. Nestled in a busy neighborhood of San Francisco, this family home was originally built in 1903…

Nonprofit organization Pivot is providing low-rent tiny homes to homeless teens—and equipping them with the skills to transition to new apartments. Earlier this month, youth assistance group Pivot celebrated the opening of three tiny homes on a 12-acre plot in…

Taula House is a single-family residence designed for a multi-generational family in the Preston Hollow Neighborhood of Dallas, Texas. The name “Taula” House is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning “Balance.” Guided by the Hindu architecture principles of Vastu shastra,…

This new residence is located on a pristine site comprised of a mature douglas fir and pacific madrone forest, with occasional rocky clearings and several small ponds. Our clients desired a work of architecture that minimized site impacts while creating…

Welcome to our light-filled post and beam mid-century Alexander home. Recent renovations have brought new life to the home including a new kitchen and bathrooms – the perfect combination of mid-century architecture with modern conveniences. Palm Springs City ID#3490 See…

Nature dictates the shape and materials of this Dutch cabin in the woods. When Willeke Makatita approached Gijsbert Schutten of Liberte Tiny Houses, she had one very specific request: a compact dwelling that would let her simplify her life and…

Originally built as a modest beachfront cabin in the 1960s and subsequently modified through a series of piecemeal renovations, by the time the client acquired the house its design integrity had long ceased to exist. The forested one-acre property, however,…

The made-in-Detroit mattress is about to become your new bedroom staple. Like all Floyd products, this newly-launched bedroom essential is a testament to thoughtful American design. Since the brand launched in 2015, customers have asked which mattress would best suit…