Vintage and modern pieces mix it up in a vacation house reconfigured to host casual gatherings of family and friends

Bring in romance, unexpected style or just great seating for conversations with sofas that turn their back on the straight and narrow

Natural brick is often considered a traditional building material. Here’s how people are using it in contemporary gardens too

Some of these features are so over the top that they will give you a jolt

A designer helps a couple honor their midcentury home’s design while creating a kitchen that works for their lifestyle

See Dutch doors, dumbwaiters and other design features of yore that still have a place in today’s homes

Get all the chandelier benefits without channeling Liberace, thanks to wood, paper, wire — and even a surprising old-fashioned staple

After getting a few nips and tucks, some favorites from the ’60s and ’70s have made a stylish comeback

An ancient technique lends itself to more sustainable contemporary home designs

Restored exteriors full of character wrap light-filled interiors designed for modern life