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

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

Step inside a dream home on Lake Austin, where architecture celebrating gorgeous views has a striking beauty of its own

Take your kitchen up a notch even if it will never reach top-of-the-line, with these cheap and easy decorating ideas

Facing a window or your guests? In a corner or near the dishwasher? Here’s how to find the right location for your sink

Trash became treasure in these one-of-a-kind lights. See if they inspire your own DIY pendant project

This family vacation house near Auckland, New Zealand, is designed to blend in with its surroundings

A single mom updates her childhood kitchen, so she and her daughter have a functional and stylish space

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

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