This spiral detail on a staircase will give you a whorl

From ornate iron scrollwork to spiral-cut wood dowels, balustrades are great supporting acts

Seeing a person on a staircase changes our perception of the design

A staircase connects levels that share views and light. The result is separate rooms with an open-plan feeling

Circular forms star in a home on a Washington gorge, from the boulder pile downstairs to an exterior side with nary a straight line

It’s budget friendly, versatile and even colorful. Is it any wonder this popular exterior material is making inroads indoors?

Don't be fooled by the monolithic exterior. This Canadian home is more open, light and multifaceted than it may seem

If your floors, furniture, exterior materials or other home elements have a past life, we'd like to hear the story