iside and outside dimension

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

CONTEMPORARY HOMES Houzz Tour: Plywood Pod Adds a New Dimension to Living Spaces

By Janet Dunn

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

PATIOS Patio Details: New Entertaining Area Takes the Party Outside

By Annie Thornton

A covered patio, an outdoor kitchen and a fire pit off a guesthouse extend the entertainment area of this ocean-view property

TRADITIONAL HOMES Houzz Tour: Tudor-Inspired Outside, Open and Contemporary Inside

A designer shows respect for a home’s historic St. Paul neighborhood with a fresh take on Tudor style

FURNITURE Style Trick: Use Office Furniture Outside the Office

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Flat files, desks, task chairs and card catalogs add form and function to living spaces, too

GARAGES Key Measurements for the Perfect Garage

Get the dimensions that will let you fit one or more cars in your garage, plus storage and other needs

LAUNDRY ROOMS Key Measurements for a Dream Laundry Room

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Get the layout dimensions that will help you wash and fold — and maybe do much more — comfortably and efficiently

BATHROOM WORKBOOK Standard Dimensions and Measurements for a Primary Bath

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Create a luxe bathroom that functions well with these key fixture dimensions and layout tips

BATHROOM DESIGN Key Measurements to Make the Most of Your Bathroom

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Fit everything comfortably in a small or medium-size bath by knowing standard dimensions for fixtures and clearances

MATERIALS Shape Up Your Surfaces With New Tile Textures and Forms

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Take your walls and floors to a different dimension with innovative sculptural tiles, as shown at the 2013 Coverings expo