Tailored trim, cool counters and a nice weighty door — such details add so much to how a home feels to the people inside

See why high style and high fidelity needn't be mutually exclusive

Is your home's exterior making a promise it doesn't keep? Learn why integrity and consistency are essential for architectural success

High use, a low door, kids and pets running amok — whatever your area endures, this insight will help you find the right rug for it

Responding to Zurich's climate and love of modern design, these facades make the most of wood, glass and concrete

Curb appeal: See how designers play down the garage and celebrate the front door

Where to begin when designing a home? Think about your site, its context and the story you want it to tell

Add a few sacrificial plants to your garden to lure insects away from the harvest

One speaks to mobility; the other, permanence. See how the differences in these homes play out in materials, siting and construction

Playful mix of history and irony helped pave the way for today's headline-making buildings