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

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

Make a room special with the texture of wainscoting, panels, shiplap and more

Make a wall stand out with 3-D art of ceramic, wood, metal and cardboard

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

See the new desk areas with the most saves to ideabooks. Is there a detail here you can use?

Fit all your work surfaces, equipment and storage with comfortable clearances by keeping these dimensions in mind

Get inspiration from these inviting backyard spaces that house offices, guest quarters, garden storage and more

Pick up a trick or two from some of the most popular rooms on Houzz, from a backyard writer’s studio to bright and sunny family rooms

Change a room’s look or set a new mood without spending anything but a little time