Underscore your design savvy with inventive expressions of this time-honored motif around the home

What do skulls, colorful decals, fabric art and insects have in common? They make for an unforgettably artistic family home

Set on stilts, propped on pilotis or cantilevered into the air, these residences rise to the occasion

Would you live in a home made of printed plastic? With 3D printing, the options push architecture's limits

Elicit surprise and delight by displaying art in spaces where someone might least expect it

From blank box to captivating, exotic concoction, this room goes for the wow factor — and the whole house took just 4 days

Transform a staccato yard into a smooth and relaxing delight by mastering the art of garden transitions

Layer trees, flowers and shrubs around an archway to create the feeling of a year-round doorway to adventure

Reveal the structure of your home for interesting design opportunities and eye-catching visual effects

The Dia de los Muertos figurines in the ornate fireplace are a dead giveaway: A free spirit with a creative bent lives here