The Hardworking Home46 Stories
Green BuildingStudents’ Award-Winning Home Leaves Small Footprint
A cost-effective, solar-powered New Zealand prefab home has good looks to match
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The Hardworking HomeSmart Ways to Make the Most of a Compact Kitchen
Minimal square footage is no barrier to fulfilling your culinary dreams. These tips will help you squeeze the most out of your space
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Studios and WorkshopsVisit London’s Shed of the Year
A modern Renaissance man carves out a multifunctional green oasis amid London’s urban whirl
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BedroomsGet More From Your Bed (Storage, for Starters)
Find space for all your stuff — and maybe even a seat, a writing desk or another sleep spot — by cozying up to a multipurpose bed
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EntrywaysGet a Mudroom Floor That’s Strong and Beautiful Too
Learn the flooring materials that can handle splashes and splatters with ease and still keep their good looks
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MudroomsRoom of the Day: This Mudroom Is Just Plain Hot
Wait till you see what’s behind the hooks and bins in this genius family drop zone
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FurnitureNew Looks for Time-Honored Murphy Beds
Check out inventive adaptations of this classic space saver, from a motorized version to a bed on a dance floor
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Decorating GuidesCompact Living: Tips and Tricks for Every Room
From big-picture insight to detailed room-by-room strategies, these guides will help you get the most out of a tricky area
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Laundry RoomsGet More From a Multipurpose Laundry Room
Laundry plus bill paying? Sign us up. Plus a potting area? We dig it. See how multiuse laundry rooms work harder and smarter for you
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More Rooms15 Rooms That Excel at Double Duty
And even triple duty. Use their ideas to rethink any small space and create a harder-working but harmonious home
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Home OfficesMeet Your Desk: How to Create a Workspace That Works
Ask yourself: What should live on your desk and what can live elsewhere?
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