A redwood-clad gem in California’s Marin County features a dreamy outdoor oasis with an open-door policy for the homeowners’ friends

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

Explore the role of architectural fashions in current designs through 5 home styles that bridge past and present

Plant these 5 native species to bring beauty to the garden — and pollen to the insects — from June through August

Try one of these forcing methods for cheery, colorful flowers to brighten wintry days

Use the kitchens that have been added to the most ideabooks in the last few months to inspire your dream project

Here’s how to handle the age-old entertaining conundrum to protect your furniture — and friendships

Can't decide on a color scheme? Choose one of these foolproof palettes for a room that feels both timeless and fresh

Feed your creativity and reduce distractions with the right work surfaces, the right chair, and a good balance of sights and sounds

Lack of space needn’t mean lack of visitors, thanks to sleep sofas, trundle beds and imaginative sleeping options