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Lazor Office builds a three-level home with a curvaceous interior inspired by form of a grand piano. Mandy Tuong, a former classical pianist, and Paul Johnston have fallen in love with their custom Minneapolis home on “a soul level,” Mandy…

Measured Architecture opens up a ’50s split-level to spectacular views. Architect Clinton Cuddington didn’t even have to visit this 1950s split-level home in North Vancouver to have a good idea of what it was like, so common is this housing…

It is easy to get excited about bright and bold colors. They are obviously attractive and when you see lovely catalog images of homes full of bright colors and an eclectic mix of exotic décor, one might be easily tempted…

Spring has sprung, and so have the savings. Now through April 16, head on over to Design Within Reach to save 15% on outdoor furniture, lighting, fire pits, umbrellas, and more—and get free shipping sitewide. Here’s what you need to…

Starting out in a big city can be a daunting prospect. It becomes even more difficult in cities like New York, London or Melbourne where every inch of space is precious and getting an apartment for rent on the cheap…

A historic French estate inspired by Claude Monet has been revived as a neo-futurist garden with otherworldly art and breathtaking views. Russian landscape architect Alexandre Grivko has transformed a 1905 French estate into Les Jardins D’Étretat—a garden laboratory that combines experimental…

The Iron Maiden House showcases a unique way to bring the outside in by replicating a natural phenomenon. When architects at CplusC Architectural Workshop were approached about building a home in Longueville, a suburb of Sydney, with a strong connection…

Act fast, and you can snag pieces from the Usonia collection at special preorder pricing. Frank Lloyd Wright sought to inspire the American middle class to live a more beautiful life—and his Usonian homes and the furniture he designed for…

It is that time of the year again when design, decorating and fashion firmly move towards trends that lead us to the best of summer and spring styles. For those who are stuck indoors and looking for ways to improve…

The pet-friendly space includes a cook’s kitchen, a spa-like bath, and even an outdoor deck. When a solo adventurer was ready for life on the open road with her cat and dog in tow, she turned to Innovative Spaces to…

The House of Three Trees showcases the power of traditional wooden joinery. An inventive display of wooden joinery technique, The House of Three Trees in Sanju-si, South Korea, is not only supported by tree structures inside, but evokes a canopy…

Peek inside some of our favorite designers’ home offices, and get their tips for creating a successful WFH setup (or mindset) of your own. Because we could all use a little home-office inspiration right now, we asked some of our…

The culture of large retail chains across the world has seen commercial design take a more monotonous trend in the last few years. While a similar store design of the brand does give customers a sense of familiarity and encourages…

Calming materials and cozy feels make this Hong Kong apartment extra enchanting. Although the high-energy city of Hong Kong doesn’t usually conjure up images of quiet relaxation, the home that design firm Bean Buro envisioned for one young family is certainly…

The Gillman Residence in Palm Springs gets a new lease on life, and a $3.2M price tag, with an update by Thomboy Properties. It’s hard to imagine this restored midcentury gem was nearly demolished. Yet, it wasn’t too long ago…

Life has drastically changed this spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This fact rings especially true for parents. With schools closed, children are home all day. When you’re not homeschooling them, you’re looking to fill their time with interesting projects.…

Hanson Land & Sea use local, reclaimed materials to transform a 1970s Airstream into a family escape. When brothers Ryan and Marlin Hanson, of Hanson Land & Sea—a design-build company in the Sunshine Coast region of British Columbia, Canada—discovered a…

Over the past seven years, Australian architect Jeremy Bull has renovated his home three times, describing it as a “scaffold for a growing family.” This architect’s home on a leafy street in Sydney’s eastern suburbs is an ever-changing work in…