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She Lost Her Home in the 2017 Atlas Fire in Napa. Then She Built Something ‘Different.’

The fire-resistant house she built in Napa, Calif., with the insurance money was “so different — and I like different.”

The Simplest (and Cheapest) Way to Decorate With Flowers

It starts in your own backyard (or the tiny container garden on your balcony): “You can put a single bloom in a flower vase, and...

An Architect Couple Design Their Dream Home on Orcas Island

The small house in Washington was designed to sit lightly on the land: It touches the ground in only six places, and they didn’t cut...

Is It Storage or Art? If It’s Hard to Tell, You’re Doing It Right.

The best open storage adds personality to a room. Here’s how it’s done.

In a Tiny Apartment in London, She Created Space in 260 Square Feet

For a tiny apartment in London, the solution was a shape-shifting bank of custom cabinetry built on a tight budget.

In a Tiny Apartment in London, She Created Space in 260 Square Feet

For a tiny apartment in London, the solution was a shape-shifting bank of custom cabinetry built on a tight budget.

How an N.Y.C. Couple Turned a Cabin in the Woods Into Their Rustic Escape

It didn’t help that it was straight out of ‘Twin Peaks’: ‘Wood on wood on wood, in a very terrifying way.’ But now it’s bright...

How to Make a Bed Like a Professional Designer

You may think you know how to make your bed — but here’s how to make it a lot better.

A Manhattan Apartment Full of Salvaged Finds

A hands-on renovation during the early part of the pandemic produced a place to call home that doubles as a home office.

Have a Small Outdoor Space and a Budget to Match? Follow These 7 Rules.

Here’s how to make the most of an outdoor space in the city — even if it’s small, awkwardly shaped or hemmed in by other...