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• Simple, Concrete-and-Steel Fire Pit in Oakland

  

  A fire pit adds a sophisticated touch to a home with a history. Made of polished integral concrete with a Cor-Ten steel base, a fire pit “becomes very much a... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Modular Backyard Playhouse in New Zealand

  

  Published as: Kiwi's Playhouse A New Zealand architect riffs on toy building blocks and Case Study houses for his children’s backyard fort. Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Kid-Friendly Treehouse in Upstate New York

  

  Published as: Tree Bien An inventive, freestanding “tree house” built by an architectural designer for her family grows in Garrison, New York. Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Low-Cost, Balloon-Formed Housing Concept for Developing Countries

  

  Published as: Round Logic Not many architects can say that their father invented a new way of building. Nicoló Bini, however, is adapting his dad’s 1960s... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 10 Museum Renovations Across America

  

  Even the most time-honored institutions can sometimes use a facelift. These venerable museums across the country are being revitalized with modern renovations. Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• How to Make Your Tiny Yard Feel Spacious

  

  We can’t change the size of our backyard, but there are many simple ways to make your outdoor space feel larger than it is. Whether your yard consists of a larg... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Dutch Duo Crafts Contemporary, Efficient Office Furniture

  

  Published as: Living Prooff Dutch designers Makkink Bey prove that flexible furnishings can increase efficiency in the modern workplace. Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Potted Plants Delivered to Your Door

  

  In New York, you can get virtually anything delivered, but The Sill, a houseplant shop delivery service, is tops. Slideshow The Sill, dedicated to providing... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 7 Dreamy Outdoor Gardens

  

  These gardens blur the boundaries between natural and manmade landscape, providing a welcome escape from the bustle of daily life. Slideshow A bed of greenery... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 6 Savvy Notebooks for Work and Travel

  

  The introduction of smartphones and tablets has made it easy to let your tech take over in the note-taking department, but there is something undeniable about... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• MASHstudios Height-Adjustable Work Table

  

  Bernard Brucha of Venice, California–based MASHstudios was inspired by 20th-century industrial design for the form of the height-adjustable work table,... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 7 Prefabs Across California

  

  The innovative state has no shortage of architectural experiments; these 7 prefab homes are pushing the design envelope. Slideshow Inspired by the modern homes... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 6 Brazilian Projects We Love

  

  Brazil didn't make into the World Cup finals, but we still love the country's architecture and design. Slideshow São Paulo architect Isay Weinfeld's Casa... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Sustainable Retreat on a Fire-Devastated Site in Boulder

  

  Published as: Rocky Mountain High A natural disaster cleared a property in the Colorado mountains, giving an architect and her family a blank slate on which to... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Shops We Love: Nora, Detroit

  

  At the Detroit shop Nora, find a mix of Japanese- and Scandinavian-inspired wares. Slideshow At Detroit's Nora, find a curated selection of modern housewares an... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Big Ass Fans Haiku with SenseME

  

  Classier than the name would have you imagine, this understated fan from Big Ass Fans is injected with circuitry that makes it nearly autonomous. Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 10 Sun-Filled Small Spaces

  

  Constrained by minimal square footage, small houses run the risk of feeling cramped and claustrophobic. The best solutions often involve copious amounts of... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 3 Innovative American Mattress Manufacturers

  

  Published as: Rest Assured Three mattress companies offer innovative updates along with domestic production. Daehee Park and John-Thomas Marino quit their jobs... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Mr. Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

  

  Though Plycraft was later known for making facsimiles of Eames lounge chair designs, the company hired designer George Mulhauser for a line of original seating... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 5 Remarkable Kitchen Renovations

  

  Behold the mighty power of designers and architects to re-imagine and recast a kitchen, one of the most frequently renovated rooms in a modern home. You won't... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN