I’ll admit it—I never bought or made a Christmas stocking for myself as an adult until now. After moving out of my parents’ house into several small apartments and later marrying, I kept telling myself there wasn’t room to display stockings. I decorated with small trees, wreaths and garlands, but stockings always felt optional. This … Read more

Kids today often gravitate toward smartphones, tablets and music players instead of spending time outdoors or playing with friends. The childhood image of running in the yard and building forts is becoming less common, but simple, imaginative additions to the home can help change that. A teepee is a perfect, low-tech solution: it creates a … Read more

SOD Project: Spider Webs Translated into Metal Bowls The SOD project began as an artistic response to a scientific experiment conducted by NASA in which spiders were exposed to a variety of chemical substances and the webs they produced were closely examined. The experiment documented how different compounds influenced web-building behavior, and the SOD project … Read more

Why create a rock garden? They are low-maintenance, stay attractive year-round, and add texture and contrast to any landscape. Whether you want to replace a lawn with pebbles, build a compact modern garden in a large planter, or terrace a slope with stones and alpine plants, rock gardens offer flexible, stylish solutions. The images below … Read more

South Yarra Sub-Penthouse in Melbourne Discover an elegant sub-penthouse in South Yarra, an inner suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. This modern, refined apartment sits in the heart of the city and offers an immediate sense of style the moment you step into the lobby. With generous living areas, thoughtful interiors and expansive city views, it’s … Read more

Many homeowners comfortably use white, beige or gray as a neutral backdrop for their dining rooms, while others choose brighter tones like red or yellow to energize the space. One color that’s often overlooked—or even avoided—is black. Some assume black will make a dining room feel cold or gloomy and clash with a cheerful, contemporary … Read more

Los Altos Pool House: A Contemporary Addition That Respects a 1966 Ranch Home Updating a classic home with a contemporary addition is a growing trend worldwide. The challenge is always to honor the original architecture while introducing modern comfort and function. The Los Altos Pool House embraces that approach under strict constraints: the homeowners requested … Read more

House 10, Ramat HaSharon — A Seamless Blend of Traditional Form and Modern Design Designing a home that gracefully combines two different architectural languages is a delicate task. When done well, the result feels intentional, balanced and uniquely expressive. Tucked into a busy neighborhood in Ramat HaSharon, Israel, House 10 achieves exactly that: a residence … Read more

I’ve always dreamed of owning a greenhouse—not only for the joy of gardening but because greenhouses are simply beautiful. A glass house filled with light creates a warm, inviting space that celebrates life and makes year-round growing possible. Whether you want to cultivate vegetables, orchids, or bonsai, a well-designed greenhouse can be both practical and … Read more

MARTaK: Passive, Energy-Efficient Cabin in the Colorado Rocky Mountains Going green is as much about thoughtful design as it is about modern technology that reduces energy consumption and the carbon footprint. Dubbed the first international passive house in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, MARTaK demonstrates careful use of energy-conserving materials, top-tier insulation and a restrained material … Read more