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In the modern home, space is the most important commodity. This is truer in case of urban apartments and suburban residences where every inch matters. One easy way to maximize limited space is to turn to all the vertical room…

Brooklyn-based Descience Lab converts a “shabby-chic” beach house in the Hamptons into a timeless retreat. In many remodel projects, constraints provide fertile ground for creative solutions. Such was the case with this top-to-bottom makeover of a Montauk beach house. The…

This uber-green dwelling not only walks the walk, it talks the talk. Designed by North River Architecture & Planning (NRAP) for their Senior Designer, Peter Reynolds, the Accord Passive House is a beacon of sustainable design. The comfortable, affordable, and…

This Danish home’s IKEA kitchen gets a fresh look thanks to Muller Van Severen’s inspired pairing of marble and polyethylene. Last year, the owners of an acclaimed Danish design brand decided that it was time to remodel the kitchen of…

There are plenty of different ways in which we have already seen attics being revamped to meet the demands of homeowners who wish to utilize the additional space. But this attic apartment renovation in Madrid is something truly exceptional and…

Yabu Pushelberg, Kelly Wearstler, and other experts share the small changes you can make right now to boost your mood. “There’s no place like home,” Dorothy Gale once mused, a lasting pronouncement that takes on new meaning as many of…

A tranquil riverside home celebrates the surrounding landscape. Shelby and Ana Oostwouder loved their Houston home—they called it the “Alice in Wonderland” house due to its whimsical design—but sadly, it was a “money pit.” “It was very architecturally imaginative, but…

If you are a design lover, then it is safe to see that you are already familiar with the specific architectural style and decorating influences that each major city brings along with it. Be it Melbourne, Barcelona, London or San…

Not only are IKEA rugs affordable, their accessibility and appeal repeatedly put them in the spotlight, especially when it comes to room makeovers. The most popular IKEA rug with design bloggers is STOCKHOLM (shown below), as the staggered black-and-white stripe…

These peaceful dwellings are a refuge for the body and mind. The field of neuroaesthetics teaches us about our biological responses to beautiful design. The thoughtful homes below showcase how lighting, colors, textures, and shapes can coalesce to become bona fide…

These expert-recommended tips, routines, and exercises will get you breaking a sweat at home. While COVID-19 keeps us home, finding the right workout routine— and space— is more important than ever. Four fitness experts gave us a peek into their…

With their plans to add an additional floor thwarted, BVDS Architects fit a new loft bedroom into a half-height space that feels surprisingly open. When Andrew and Beth, a couple with a young child, discovered they had a second baby…

Wellard Architects gives a Melbourne family home a refreshing remodel that celebrates the past while embracing the future. This single-family Edwardian residence is one of many historic dwellings which add to the rich and diverse streetscape of the Melbourne suburb…

A town just north of Barcelona and renowned for its old world charm and timeless buildings spread all across the beautiful town, Sant Cugat del Vallès is where you would find the gorgeous Casa EP15340 designed by Ambit. The classic…

The 1955 stunner boasts forest views from every room. This beautifully preserved midcentury home was originally designed by Danish architect John F. Jensen in 1955, and it’s thought to be one of a handful of Jensen-designed residences in Portland’s Vista…

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White tile, concrete, and steel accents connect a contemporary home with the industrial heritage of its site. When a young family, including a professional musician, outgrew their home in a 125-year-old dairy building, they approached Dan Gayfer Design to renovate…

The design for the cabin was inspired by the angular forms of nautical flags and sails. The Charlevoix region of Québec features dramatic landscapes along the Saint Lawrence River—a major Canadian maritime route that stretches from Lake Ontario out to…