Do you really need baseboards? Contemporary design provides minimalist alternatives to the common intersection of floor and wall

Get your sock arm straight from your track arm — along with everything else — to choose the sofa that’s right for you

Get a lamp base that looks high end but costs only around $20, using basic tools and easy-to-find materials

Avoid knees a-knockin’ by choosing a kitchen island base with plenty of space for seated diners

Unexpected Shapes and Sizes Light Up the Room

Blending old-fashioned elegance with spa-style pampering, pedestal tubs are a practical alternative to claw-foot and standard models

Rugged materials join refined good looks and clever details in a Washington family’s all-year getaway

Stripped and done anew in marble, milk glass and wood, this Brooklyn kitchen has fresh midcentury appeal

Simple modern table is light and versatile enough for every room in the house

These 19 typography-focused art prints with proverbs, inspirational quotes and more know how to say it in style