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The ADU Boom Has Begun. Is It Adding the Housing We Need?
The ADU Boom Has Begun. Is It Adding the Housing We Need?
Experts say affordable housing must come in many forms. But early signs show backyard homes—a win for landowners and renters alike—could be a crucial one.
By Ben Ikenson
The Stained-Glass Windows of a Dated Brooklyn Brownstone Inspire Its Colorful Renovation
Many of the home’s neglected features like parquet floors and Victorian molding were salvaged, but its original layout was cleverly tweaked to better fit the needs of its residents.
Sliders, Skylights, and a Clerestory: This Family’s New Addition Is Suffused With Light
Walls of glass peel back from one corner of the Melbourne expansion to further connect the living space to the outdoors.
The Unusual Antique Shop Object That Inspired a Designer Couple
The duo behind the Seattle studio Fruitsuper discuss the vintage pecan picker-upper they keep on their shelves alongside other utilitarian items they consider “unsung heroes.”
The Transformation of Cheyenne, Wyoming
My hometown has always been mostly white and defined by conservative, cowboy values. Now, gentrification has made it unaffordable—but it’s also brought much-needed diversity.
Meet the New American Design Capitals
From Helena to San Juan, these design scenes show that—in spite of homogenizing trends—regional style is still flourishing around the country.
This $5M Calabasas Midcentury Comes With an Airstream and a Backyard Cantina
Set on a four-acre oak grove, the 1956 residence is an entertainer’s dream with lush patios, a container pool, and a quirky ADU.
The Deep Dive: Past Is Present
Learn how a new home in Sea Ranch expands on the town’s spirit of experimentation.
How They Pulled It Off: A Glowing Orange Door Delineates a Cozy Bedroom for a New York Studio
Prioritizing storage and privacy, a first time homeowner puts her stamp on a historic Chelsea loft with her own personal sunset.
Before & After: In Spain, a Compact 1960s Apartment Gets a Quirky, Experimental Retrofit
Designer Ismael Medina Manzano stretches the limits of an 861-square-foot flat in San Sebastián with mirrors, curves, and a kitchen island on wheels.

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