Design advice, inspiration and observations that struck a chord this week

Smart built-ins, natural light, strong color contrast and personal touches create a functional and stylish workspace

A Massachusetts couple gets increased lounge space, improved views of the backyard and much-needed privacy with a home addition

Share pictures of your home and yard this summer — we’d love to feature them in an upcoming story

‘Pull yourself together’ or ‘thank you for transforming my life’? Notes to homes around the country hit us where we live

Leaf blowers, trucks or noisy neighbors driving you berserk? These sound-reduction strategies can help you hush things up

Talk about convenience. Better yet, get it yourself after being inspired by this Texas bath

Make a room special with the texture of wainscoting, panels, shiplap and more

Designers solve a common privacy problem — and create some unexpected play — with a clever screening solution

An Australian interior designer updates a 1900s home for escapes from the city