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

Designers redo the back of a house for a better indoor-outdoor connection and install a clever structure for storage, function and flow

The Hardworking Home: We weigh the pros and cons of washing your clothes in the basement, kitchen, bathroom and more

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

Popcorn, please: Enjoy all the new shows with a TV in the best place for viewing

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

Go beyond framed art work with murals, collections, texture, panels and light

Bibliophiles across the globe reveal their top books and favorite reading spots, from a 2-story library to an artfully curated book nook

For Father’s Day, we’d like to hear from the men. What part of your house makes you feel most like yourself — grounded and alive?

Take a page from resourceful decorators by using your gorgeous books in design-savvy ways around the home