Be a captain of style with a rope-bordered mirror you can fashion in an afternoon

Get a look that’s totally you — and possibly for a lower cost than you might think

Ethan Waldman quit his job, left his large house and spent $42,000 to build a 200-square-foot home that costs him $100 a month to live in

Caution: Do not try these at home

Ample linen and Ushak carpets put a contemporary twist on cozy Appalachian style in a North Carolina show house

Upholstery, draperies, rugs and mirrors are a few of the items for which it makes sense to consider a custom option

A grid of tiny holes punched in hardboard can be your versatile best friend in every room

Raw wood, natural light, shiplap siding — we just couldn’t get enough of these farmhouse-style kitchens uploaded to Houzz in January

Spirited accessories and his-and-her furnishings feather a family’s nest splendidly

Homeowners design their Washington, D.C., residence with sustainability in mind and to accommodate them as they get older