See how designing with natural stone, clay, wood and more can give a house luminosity, depth of color and lasting appeal

Surprise and delight in the landscape with rock formations resembling wildland hoodoos and cairns

Not everyone wants a marble bath. Bring organic warmth to counters, walls or floors with these hard-wearing alternatives

Learn how to balance your budget and set priorities to get the home features you want with the least compromise

These Denver and Aspen gardens — part of the Cultural Landscape Foundation’s Garden Dialogues series — embrace their larger environments

A ceremonial headdress, a carved wood stool for a king ... African artifacts bring culture and significance to the home

Antiques, artwork and artifacts mix with rich colors and patterns for a family home as personal as it is approachable

Prefer a no-plastic look for your patio or yard? Wood, stone and concrete make these hot tubs fit right in with nature

Grand in scale yet tranquil in character, this Australian weekend home designed for entertaining pays homage to the coastal landscape

Some could be twins; others channel the Odd Couple. You may never look at property boundaries the same way again