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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…

The small bathroom is one where trying out too many styles can leave the space feeling cluttered and even claustrophobic at times. This is why we prefer the more modern styles in the tiny bathroom where keeping colors down to…

Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s philosophy of organic architecture, this vintage airstream has a pared-down interior filled with natural materials. After spending an adventurous summer traveling in a van with their dog, Richmond, Virginia–based couple Grace Kuhn and David Phinney…

As big tech dominates the smart home realm, IKEA is flanking the industry with an approach all its own. Each year, IKEA conducts hundreds of home visits in multiple countries to gain a better understanding of its customers—in 2019, the…

The former fishing cabin features an extension that expands like a turtle’s head coming out of its shell. One of Sweden’s most unique and instagrammed homes is now for sale. Set on the shores of Lake Övre Gla about three…

Our crystal ball of interior design says 2020 is going to be all about these trends. As we close out a decade marked by interior design trends ranging from midcentury to Memphis-inspired, we’ve got our eyes set on what 2020…

There’s nothing like the refreshing upgrade provided by new light fixtures! Whether you’re decking out your space as part of a renovation or you’re on a tight budget and need a new look for less, updated fixtures have the power…

We love a good midcentury renovation all the more when stellar kitchen updates are involved. We’ve said it before: The kitchen is the hardest-working room in the house. This space typically takes center stage in an open-plan midcentury home, often…

Your front door has the power to set the tone for your home’s interior, telling the color story for your space. A case in point: If you have rooms with walls painted shades of green and blue, a deep teal…

Celebrate the year’s end with superlative home tours, renovations, prefabs, and more. Close out 2019 with the most dazzling projects we covered this year. From ingenious tiny homes to picturesque cabins, these stories represent the best of modern design.  The…

Tucked away in an Art Nouveau building, this colorful sanctuary fuses period details with contemporary updates. The Klinkers—a young family of four—purchased their Barcelona apartment on the top floor of a stylish and historic building with the hopes of remodeling…

Built in 1975, the Ramada House is widely considered to be one of the most significant residences in the Grand Canyon State. In many ways, Judith Chafee was a trailblazer. Graduating as the only woman in her class, the Yale-educated…

The two-story home is crowned with a luminous living room wrapped in 27-foot-high windows. After being held by the same owners for 37 years, a two-story midcentury gem in the Hollywood Hills is now up for sale. The structure was…

Located in Bainbridge Island, Washington, this spectacular residence overlooks the Puget Sound and the Seattle skyline from lofty Yeomalt Bluff. A jewel of sustainable design, the Platinum House earned the first LEED Platinum certification in the state, outside of the…

No matter what the occasion is, nothing welcomes festive joy like a beautifully decorated home façade. It is the front lawn and porch that make the biggest impact when it comes to giving your home a festive makeover. Decorating the…

It would not be an exaggeration to say that the formal, dedicated dining room is increasingly becoming a thing of the past. Homeowners are going down the path of the eat-in kitchen coupled with an informal dining area to address…

Eclectic living rooms are truly unique because each homeowner and designer can come up with their own template for the space. Some might want to create a confluence of styles while others might wish to piece together décor collected over…