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Creating the Poetry House

Salvaged materials and unorthodox building methods are used to create a small, sacred structure

No dish towels needed

By combining a drying rack with a cabinet, crucial storage space can be maximized in small kitchens

The Blue-Plate SpecialOnline Membership Required

Dressed to chill, this diner-style kitchen is equally suited to convenient cooking, casual dining, and serious hanging out

A House for the End of Cheap OilOnline Membership Required

Healthful, light-filled, and energy-efficient, this home reaches back to its California past and toward a sustainable future

A Low-Budget, High-Impact HouseOnline Membership Required

A design/build team delivers a custom house with copper counters, oak floors, travertine stairs, and a great outdoor space for $126 per sq. ft.

Zero Energy, Infinite Appeal

Winner of a national green-building award, this low-maintenance house should produce as much energy as it uses

Home and Studio Under One RoofOnline Membership Required

A steel skin, exposed framing, and a central atrium distinguish this industrial-strength version of a classic dog-run house

Small Baths that Live Large

Two remodeled bathrooms showcase strategies that make small spaces feel roomy, without big changes

Beauty on the BeachOnline Membership Required

Exposed trusses bring style to an Oregon vacation home

Editors PickIn Search of the Perfect Screened PorchOnline Membership Required

Make the right design choices, and you'll have an outdoor room you can enjoy without battling the bugs

Warming Up to Modern ArchitectureOnline Membership Required

A Toronto architect updates a traditional cottage for his office and adds a modern three-story home, but you'd never know it from the street

Sleek Style for a Master SuiteOnline Membership Required

Commercial components and a convenient floor plan integrate a bath and a walk-through closet

A Hard-Working Bungalow KitchenOnline Membership Required

Small, smart, and beautiful, this kitchen makes the most of a modest addition

Champagne House on a Beer BudgetOnline Membership Required

Comfortable quarters for a family of five on a postage-stamp lot in Houston, but for only $70 per square foot

The Thoughtful BathOnline Membership Required

A luxurious bathroom's character is borne by innovative technology and recycled materials

Tight Lot, Tighter BudgetOnline Membership Required

In San Francisco, simple materials artfully arranged doubled the size of this small row house

Kitchen Highlights on the BayOnline Membership Required

Furniture-grade cabinetry, a woodburning pizza oven and sleek details set this shiny kitchen apart

Editors PickLead-Paint Safety, At Home And On The Job

Whether you're remodeling an older home or just living in one, the paint must be treated with respect, especially if young children are involved

Ultimate Cheapskate KitchenOnline Membership Required

A no-frills fix-up creates a bright, efficient workspace for less than $1,800 in fixtures, materials and appliances

Vineyard Bath RetreatOnline Membership Required

Curving stainless-steel and teak partitions create distinctive quarters with a nautical theme

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