With summer’s warm days upon us, it’s a great time to refresh the home — especially when it comes to color and style. Some homeowners choose sweeping renovations, while others prefer smaller updates that deliver a big visual impact. Repainting kitchen cabinets is one of those projects that requires thought and effort, but it can … Read more

Spotlights are a powerful tool for shaping a room’s atmosphere and directing attention where it matters. Whether you prefer adjustable track spotlights, recessed fixtures that sit flush with the ceiling, or surface-mounted lights attached directly to rafters or beams, there are many ways to integrate them into your home. Below is a curated selection of … Read more

MIKI 1 House by Alexander Brenner Architects — Two Distinct Villas, One Shared Facade Alexander Brenner Architects designed a compelling residential project in Stuttgart, Germany, where two separate villas share a single, unified frontage. The concept creates a cohesive street presence while offering two independently planned and atmospherically distinct homes behind the same white volume. … Read more

Your guest room is not a storage closet. It should be tidy, welcoming and free of boxes taped together and labeled “miscellaneous.” Clear out the sentimental clutter you keep for “someday” — when you view those items from a neutral perspective, most of them are just junk. Transform that spare space into a comfortable, thoughtful … Read more

Struggling to find your keys, wallet and smartphone when you’re rushing out the door? TimberHarmony is a versatile, stylish lamp-dock designed to stop that morning scramble. Combining a compact charging station with a bedside lamp and a neat place to stash everyday essentials, TimberHarmony turns clutter into calm with refined, natural materials and thoughtful details. … Read more

Modern interiors thrive on balance: the careful interplay between a neutral foundation and well-chosen accents that enliven every room. The Bronze Apartment by Studio MG2 presents an urban, sophisticated example of this approach. A soft, neutral palette forms the backdrop, while carefully placed bursts of vivid color create visual interest and guide movement through the … Read more

The loft bed has evolved far beyond college dorms and children’s rooms. Rising housing costs and smaller living spaces have inspired adults to adapt loft beds into stylish, functional elements of studio apartments and compact homes. From pull-down designs to handcrafted pieces with rustic charm, the following loft bed ideas show how creative sleeping platforms … Read more

Parenting brings countless joys, but tripping over miniature cars, blocks and dolls is a universal low point. Fortunately, with a few clever storage ideas you can keep toys organized, accessible and attractive. Below are practical, kid-friendly DIY solutions that turn clutter into intentional storage—many of which are inexpensive, easy to build and fun for children … Read more

The Barcelona home of architect Ricardo Bofill is a striking example of industrial conversion: towering concrete pillars, Romanesque-style windows and ivy-clad, bastion-like walls combine to create one of the most remarkable transformations of a former factory into a private residence. What was once a vast, dormant concrete plant has been reimagined as a living work … Read more

Many people describe stepping into their bathroom as a brief escape from the world—a calm, restorative moment even if it lasts just a few minutes. If your bathroom doesn’t feel like that, and instead feels cramped, gloomy, or uninviting, there are common reasons why. Below are five practical issues to check and straightforward fixes to … Read more