Home Repairs and Improvements

May 2, 2023

A Minimalist Australian Dream Home With an 18th-Century Twist

Why would a modernist house in a Melbourne suburb need an inverted ha-ha? (And what is a ha-ha, anyway?) As the real estate market in Melbourne, […]
March 28, 2023

How to Choose the Best Window Blinds and Coverings

Designers consider window shades and blinds essential for many reasons. But there are so many options — how do you choose the right ones? Most windows […]
March 24, 2023

A Small Home With a Big View in L.A.? He Built It in Mt. Washington.

A critical-care nurse wanted to build a house in Los Angeles for ‘just one person.’ Finding the perfect lot wasn’t easy. Mark Arnold had owned a […]
March 21, 2023

What’s It Like to Live in a Grocery Store? Surprisingly Comfortable.

When two artists bought the vacant building, it was ‘grim and creepy.’ Now it’s not only a home — it’s a communal arts space. A few […]
March 21, 2023

What’s It Like to Live in a Grocery Store? Surprisingly Comfortable.

When two artists bought the vacant building, it was ‘grim and creepy.’ Now it’s not only a home — it’s a communal arts space. A few […]
February 24, 2023

Manhattan Apartments: Making the Most of a Tiny West Village Studio

When he found his dream home, he wasn’t expecting it to be quite so small. Here’s how he made the most of every square foot. Many […]
February 21, 2023

As Their Family Grew, the Suburbs Beckoned

But finding the right house wasn’t easy during the pandemic. Neither was renovating on a tight schedule. For Peter and Christy Tiboris, like so many others, […]
June 13, 2022

Shopping for Media Consoles

The newest media consoles don’t scream “entertainment center” — they look more like stylish credenzas. As televisions and speakers have become increasingly smart, streamlined and wireless, […]
March 8, 2022

A San Francisco Renovation Inspired by ‘American Gigolo’

When an interior designer and a software engineer set about renovating their new house, they had no idea what it would ultimately involve. Like many new […]
January 4, 2022

How to Design a Home Gym That You’ll Actually Use

As the pandemic rages on, the safest place to work out is at home. Here’s how to create a personal gym you’ll want to spend time […]