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45 minutes ago

This Item Designers Always Buy First at the Flea Market Will Make Your Home Look More Expensive

Designers prioritize art when shopping at flea markets for unique and affordable pieces.

#tiny-house

The French Tiny House That Put the Bedroom on the Ground Floor - Yanko Design

The Vèronique tiny house features a ground floor bedroom and loft living space, challenging traditional tiny house design conventions.

This Tiny House Has 30 Feet of Glass and Feels Nothing Like a Tiny House - Yanko Design

The Shoreline Glass House redefines tiny living with spacious, light-filled design and single-floor layout, offering a unique blend of comfort and openness.

The French Tiny House That Put the Bedroom on the Ground Floor - Yanko Design

The Vèronique tiny house features a ground floor bedroom and loft living space, challenging traditional tiny house design conventions.

This Tiny House Has 30 Feet of Glass and Feels Nothing Like a Tiny House - Yanko Design

The Shoreline Glass House redefines tiny living with spacious, light-filled design and single-floor layout, offering a unique blend of comfort and openness.

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#architecture

10 hours ago

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House in Cervello / arqbag

22 hours ago

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Sunrise Garden Restaurant / M9 Design Studio

LA real estate

Real House / HK Associates Inc

8 hours ago

Renovation

Kaye Residences / Grzywinski+Pons

Abbie Abbotsford Terrace / Eckersley Architects

Abbie House is a modern addition to a Victorian weatherboard in Abbotsford, Melbourne.

Casa Komorebi / Studio Saxe

Pavilions in Costa Rica connect under a floating roof, integrating nature and offering views of ocean, forest, and sky.

10 hours ago

House in Cervello / arqbag

A single-family home designed by arqbag features two isolated volumes with an atrium for entrances and multipurpose space, completed in 2024.

22 hours ago

Sunrise Garden Restaurant / M9 Design Studio

Sunrise Garden Restaurant transforms an industrial structure into a serene urban oasis, emphasizing greenery and sensory calm.

LA real estate

Real House / HK Associates Inc

Real House transforms an introverted site into a family home that captures dramatic views of the Sonoran Desert and Santa Catalina mountains.

8 hours ago

Kaye Residences / Grzywinski+Pons

Kaye is a new thirty-one-story building in Seattle with 324 apartments and various amenities designed by Grzywinski + Pons.

Renovation

Abbie Abbotsford Terrace / Eckersley Architects

Casa Komorebi / Studio Saxe

Pavilions in Costa Rica connect under a floating roof, integrating nature and offering views of ocean, forest, and sky.

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#tiny-homes

19 hours ago

Design

The Daphne Is a Tiny Home That Thinks It's an Apartment - Yanko Design

9 hours ago

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She spent $100,000 on a tiny home in California. Now she rents it on Airbnb.

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We're raising toddlers in a tiny home. We work just 3 days a week, and save over half our income.

19 hours ago

The Daphne Is a Tiny Home That Thinks It's an Apartment - Yanko Design

The Daphne redefines small-scale living by offering a spacious, well-designed home experience without the constraints of traditional tiny homes.

9 hours ago

She spent $100,000 on a tiny home in California. Now she rents it on Airbnb.

Tiny homes offer a creative, customizable living option and are popular in the vacation rental market.

We're raising toddlers in a tiny home. We work just 3 days a week, and save over half our income.

Living in a tiny home village allows for significant savings and financial freedom, with low housing costs and a unique lifestyle choice.

Here's the modular home you can put in your back garden - for 130,000, as providers see 400pc spike in calls

Relaxation of rent rules has led to a significant increase in inquiries for modular homes.

Everyday cooking

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5 hours ago

These Walmart Planters Give Herbs A Luxe Look For Under $10 - Tasting Table

Planting herbs indoors in containers allows for optimal control over growing conditions and protection from wildlife.

SF food

fromTasting Table

7 hours ago

5 Fruits And Vegetables To Stock Up On In The Spring - Tasting Table

Buying seasonal produce offers better taste, nutritional value, and lower prices.

Gadgets

fromZDNET

17 hours ago

I let a smart planter maintain itself while I was away for 2 months - here's the result

The LeafyPod is a smart planter that simplifies plant care with app support and a rechargeable water reservoir.

Fashion & style

The Best Outdoor Loveseats for Living Large

Curved outdoor loveseats enhance small spaces with style and modularity, making them ideal for thoughtful design in modest outdoor areas.

IKEA Is Selling the Most Gorgeous Outdoor Bench (It Has Hidden Storage!)

The NÄMMARÖ Storage Box from IKEA offers stylish outdoor storage and seating at an affordable price, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

LA real estate

fromLos Angeles Times

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.

Real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

Dwight Schar: the rigor that re-shaped modern homebuilding

Success in homebuilding requires balancing change and timeless principles, with land being a key factor in generating lasting value.

Environment

fromNature

How buildings and cities can be aligned with life

Buildings currently harm the environment, but regenerative design can restore ecological systems and reduce waste through nature-inspired strategies.

7 hours ago

5 Vertical Farm Designs That Grow Food Inside Your Home and City - Yanko Design

Vertical farming offers a sustainable solution to food production, reducing waste and resource use while enhancing urban living.

17 hours ago

Senpop / amass

Senpop reinterprets production and distribution, creating a hybrid space that combines factory, warehouse, and retail elements.

7 hours ago

A family of 4 lives in a 560-square-foot tiny home. Here's what they love about its design and what they'd change.

The Matranga family built a 560-square-foot tiny house for their family of four in 2022, experiencing both love and regret about its design after four years of living there.

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Fashion & style

fromElite Traveler

The Underrated Status Clue? It's Sitting by Your Sink

Aesop's hand wash has become a symbol of aesthetic literacy, influencing home decor and luxury branding beyond traditional markers of wealth.

These Vintage-Style Planters at HomeGoods Look So Much More Expensive

Quality plant pots can be affordable, with options under $60 that mimic high-end designs.

Everyday cooking

3 years ago

The Spring-Cleaning Checklist You Need to Fully Refresh Your Home

Spring cleaning revitalizes homes after winter, encouraging deep cleaning and organization to prepare for warmer weather.

#home-design

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Renovation

Current Obsessions: Freshening Up - Remodelista

fromAol

Design

How a Brooklyn Studio Brings Craft to Home Hardware

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Renovation

Current Obsessions: Freshening Up - Remodelista

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Design

How a Brooklyn Studio Brings Craft to Home Hardware

more#home-design

7 Best Tiny Home Outdoor Accessories That Turn a 300-Square-Foot Yard Into an Actual Living Room - Yanko Design

Small outdoor spaces require thoughtful, multifunctional accessories that maximize utility and aesthetics.

Cultural Centers Beyond the Building: 6 Unbuilt Projects Integrating Landscape

Cultural centers are evolving to reflect diverse architectural explorations and redefine public institutions' roles in various contexts.

Infographic: Tips for an Environmentally Responsible, Low-Maintenance Yard

An environmentally friendly approach to yard maintenance can save time, money, and effort while benefiting the local ecosystem.

The 5 Costco Gardening Finds You Need to Buy This Week

Spring gardening tools at Costco include a lopper, hand pruner set, and a pole saw for effective plant maintenance.

fromZDNET

Agriculture

5 gadgets I'm buying this spring to grow my green thumb (and they're still discounted)

fromEarth911

Infographic: Tips for an Environmentally Responsible, Low-Maintenance Yard

An environmentally friendly approach to yard maintenance can save time, money, and effort while benefiting the local ecosystem.

The 5 Costco Gardening Finds You Need to Buy This Week

Spring gardening tools at Costco include a lopper, hand pruner set, and a pole saw for effective plant maintenance.

fromZDNET

Agriculture

5 gadgets I'm buying this spring to grow my green thumb (and they're still discounted)

more#gardening

Home Design for a Longer Life: Can a House Really Promote Longevity?

When you design your home with intentionality, you are essentially 'hard-coding' healthy behaviors into your daily rhythm. Health outcomes are the result of thousands of micro-decisions—so in his own home, he prioritized spaces like the kitchen, whose open layout makes cooking a pleasure, and the gym, centrally located.

Wellness

fromPsychology Today

The Future of Brain Health Is Architecture

The built environment significantly influences mental health, mood, and performance, with neuroscience guiding design for improved well-being.

fromTasting Table

Before You Lay Landscape Fabric In Your Edible Garden, Here's What You Should Know - Tasting Table

Landscape fabric can harm edible gardens by blocking nutrients, preventing beneficial insect migration, and leaching plastic into the soil.

Wellness

The Longevity Home: Designing for Longer, Healthier Lives

Home design significantly impacts long-term health and healthspan through material choices, spatial planning, and science-informed design decisions that support healthy behaviors.

#home-decor

Remodel

I Tried This Designer Hack for Chic Bedroom Vibes (It Took 4 Minutes!)

Integrating antiques and vintage pieces into home decor creates warmth and character, enhancing the overall livability of a space.

This Room's Renter-Friendly Refresh Didn't Need Paint to Feel Brighter

Smart furniture choices can transform a room without renovation, creating a functional and inviting space.

I Tried This Designer Hack for Chic Bedroom Vibes (It Took 4 Minutes!)

Integrating antiques and vintage pieces into home decor creates warmth and character, enhancing the overall livability of a space.

This Room's Renter-Friendly Refresh Didn't Need Paint to Feel Brighter

Smart furniture choices can transform a room without renovation, creating a functional and inviting space.

5 Delicious Garden Favorites You May Be Able To Plant In April - Tasting Table

Timing is crucial for successful kitchen gardening, especially for planting seasonal vegetables and fruits.

fromThe Inspired Room

6 hours ago

5 Tips for a Peaceful Bedroom - The Inspired Room

A peaceful bedroom is achieved through thoughtful decor and daily habits.

#home-renovation

Remodel

A "Closed-Off" Living Room Becomes a Bright, Dreamy Oasis

Homeowners transformed a dark, closed-off living room into a bright, open-concept space by removing wallpaper and knocking down a wall.

Renovation

They Needed a House That Could Host Everything, From Fundraisers to Playdates

The renovation transformed a 1920s home into a functional space for hosting diverse events and improving daily livability.

A "Closed-Off" Living Room Becomes a Bright, Dreamy Oasis

Homeowners transformed a dark, closed-off living room into a bright, open-concept space by removing wallpaper and knocking down a wall.

They Needed a House That Could Host Everything, From Fundraisers to Playdates

The renovation transformed a 1920s home into a functional space for hosting diverse events and improving daily livability.

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fromCurbed

Nick Poe's Houseplant Hot Spot

"Why should tubs be relegated to bathrooms?" Poe questions, showcasing his innovative approach to interior design by placing a bathtub in the main living area.

Renovation

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

ten architect-designed birdwatching stations that shape how we observe nature

Architects design bird hides to enhance birdwatching experiences while considering ecological sustainability and the surrounding landscape.

13 hours ago

Zdar Wooden Housing / Kuba & Pilar architekti

The urban layout of the apartment buildings follows a traditional city block design, creating a hierarchy of public and private spaces.

This Lounge Chair Was Designed to Never Be Replaced - Indoors or Out - Yanko Design

The LISBOA Lounge Chair features interchangeable seats, allowing adaptability to different living environments without changing the entire chair.

This "Wonky" Backyard Got a Mediterranean Makeover That Feels Like a Vacation

Hardscaping enhances outdoor spaces using non-plant materials, creating functional and aesthetic zones in landscape design.

This $22 Home Depot Hack Turned a 'Plain' Planter Into a High-End Designer Look-Alike

The New York Botanical Garden's exhibition showcases how to enhance container gardens using reed fencing for a polished look.

fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More

6 Easy DIY Home Projects to Spruce up Your Space

Small DIY home projects can refresh a space affordably and quickly, making a significant impact without a full renovation.

This Wood Greenhouse Solves the Biggest Problem Backyard Gardeners Face - Yanko Design

The Miracle-Gro Wood Greenhouse by ShelterLogic extends growing seasons and protects plants from frost and weather using double-wall polycarbonate insulation and strategic ventilation systems.

People Are Buying Multiple of These Gigantic Costco Planters and I Get Why

Costco offers large ceramic pots ideal for houseplants, priced at $85 each, perfect for spring re-potting.

3 years ago

We Asked Experts About the Gardening Mistakes to Avoid This Spring-These Are Their 12 Top Tips

Gardening mistakes are common and costly, but beginners can avoid major pitfalls by starting small, choosing correct locations with adequate sunlight, and understanding plant-specific requirements.

fromFast Company

How to build a quality furniture collection that is affordable and sustainable

Fast furniture offers a cheap, convenient solution for moving but contributes significantly to landfill waste and lacks durability and emotional value.

Senior Citizens' Home in Novy Bydzov / Architektura

The building is conceived as four independently functioning households for approximately 60 residents, fully barrier-free, emphasizing independence and accessibility for the elderly.

Renovation

fromDesign Milk

A Chromatic Counterpoint to Quiet Luxury

A Long Island home embraces color as a joyful design principle, transforming minimalism into a vibrant, uplifting environment that promotes happiness.

Designed Comfort, Purchased Comfort: Passive Design and Air Conditioning in Hong Kong

Widespread reliance on air conditioning has significantly altered architectural design incentives, particularly in Hong Kong.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater Completes a 3-Year, $7 Million Restoration

Fallingwater underwent a $7 million renovation to address structural issues, enhancing its iconic beauty and ensuring its preservation for future generations.

Off the Mainland: Floating Architecture Projects Redefining the Built Environment

Floating architecture adapts to water levels, using buoyant materials and anchoring systems to address environmental challenges in coastal regions.

Biomimetic Architecture Reaches New Heights With This Bird-of-Paradise Yoga Space - Yanko Design

Thilina Liyanage's architecture translates animal gestures into functional designs, exemplified by the Rifle Bird Yogashala inspired by the Victoria's riflebird's courtship display.

Youth Commons / Studio RE+N

A neglected rooftop in Songyang County transforms into a vibrant community commons despite initial design flaws and lack of facilities.

fromBrownstoner

The Insider: Park Slope Prewar Becomes Stylish Space for Two

The new owners preserved Art Deco details while redesigning their apartment for comfort and functionality.

Build It Better: The Materials That Make a Healthier Home

Healthier homes combine natural materials, advanced filtration systems, and vetted non-toxic products without requiring excessive spending or sacrificing design aesthetics.

Forest Toilet A & B / Ja-Sheng Chen Architects + Fa+p

The design of Forest Toilet A emphasizes the importance of integrating architecture with the natural environment, ensuring that the structure complements the existing landscape rather than disrupts it.

Design

fromWIRED

Learn From My Mistakes. What Not to Do When Building Your Outdoor Sauna

Choosing the right type of sauna is crucial for installation and enjoyment.

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

317studio transforms taiwan classroom into forest-like learning space for scouting education

317studio transforms a conventional classroom into a flexible, forest-like learning environment that promotes active participation and adaptability.

fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine

glass block facade wraps studioninedots' playfully stacked box residence in amsterdam

Light House features a vertical design of stacked boxes, promoting interconnected living spaces and adaptability for changing household needs.

Red Bridge Cabin / Wiki World + Advanced Architecture Lab

The 'Red Bridge Cabin' is an eco-friendly wooden cabin in Yuancheng Cultural Park, emphasizing historical preservation and natural integration.

11 months ago

The Best Outdoor Pendant Lights of All Kinds

Outdoor pendant lights enhance ambiance and style in backyard settings with various designs and materials.

These 4 Solar Pavilions Prove That Public Cooling Can Be Free - Yanko Design

Heat from climate change poses serious risks, especially in cities, necessitating innovative cooling solutions like solar-powered public pavilions.

fromRemodelista

1 week ago

Meanwhile, On Gardenista: Full Circle - Remodelista

Circles and openings in gardens create a sense of movement and calm.

3 weeks ago

Spring Patio / amass

A Yunnan restaurant in Chengdu integrates contemporary design as a light layer over preserved original structural elements using industrial materials.