Home Design
Cost-Conscious Design
Balancing the Save/Splurge Equation
An architect explains where best to spend your kitchen remodeling budget
Why Pay More for Paint?
Real-World Rebuild on a Budget
So Many Choices
Amazing Countertops
Manufacturers have improved old materials and developed new ones, expanding the potential for new and remodeled kitchens
by Rob Yagid
5 Roofs That Will Last a Lifetime
These premium products offer time-tested longevity, so your choice depends on price, appearance, and installation requirements
by Harrison McCampbell
Project Gallery
- Storage ShedPhilBowman
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- Wine Lover's Spanish Revival Kitche... customspaces
- Bamboo Kitchencustomspaces
- Carmel Rose ResidenceRoger_Boyer
- Cedar Shed for Mowernov141992
Design How-To
Designing shed dormers
With its long, simple roof, a shed dormer adds the most floor space and more opportunities for windows than other dormer types
by Katie Hutchison
Designing showers for small bathrooms
Integrating a home office
Design FAQs
Do compact fluorescents and dimmers mix?Ralf Emerson, Minot, ND asks:Q: What type of dimmer will work with compact fluorescent lightbulbs?
Clifford A. Popejoy replies...Design Collections
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Kitchen Planning Guide
From design to installation, use our comprehensive guide to navigate your next kitchen build or remodel -
Small Homes Guide
Discover big ideas for small houses in this collection of features on designing and building for a small footprint -
Bathroom Planning Guide
Everything you need to know to plan a perfect bathroom from design ideas to choosing materials and fixtures
Idea Books
500 BungalowsExplore the charm of the bungalow through 500 color photos.
Concrete CountertopsDesign, form and finishes for the new kitchen and bath
Fire PlacesA Practical Design Guide to Fireplaces and Stoves Indoors and Out
Home by DesignAmerica’s leading residential architect goes beyond The Not So Big House
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Design Essentials
Big Gable Hides a Boring Ranch
A change in a ranch's ridgeline transforms a suburban house without disturbing the neighborhood
by Frank Riepe
Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting
All 12v lighting systems are safe, but quality components and careful installation make the difference over the long haul
by Clifford A. Popejoy
The Smart, Small Kitchen
Finding a home for the fridge was the key to designing a tiny kitchen for serious cooking
by Dana Moore