"Gorgeous and suitably brutish for the site" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a house nestled into the rocky landscape of Rooi Els in South Africa by KLG Architects. Read more
Watch part one of Uchronia's Design Workshop with SketchUp about form in design
In the first instalment of Dezeen and SketchUp's Design Workshops, Uchronia founder Julien Sebban explains how he used SketchUp's software to create a fictional bar interior characterised by amorphous forms and soft edges. Read more
New This Week: 5 Warm and Welcoming Kitchens (5 photos)
Creating a kitchen that people feel comfortable in is a goal of many homeowners. To get an inviting atmosphere right, design and construction pros rely on finishes and materials that exude warmth, with lots of wood tones and creamy neutrals playing a big role in the selections. Here, home professionals...
Houzz Tour: New Forever Home on a Scenic Island (22 photos)
Ready for retirement, this Seattle couple sold their business and headed to an island in Puget Sound. The heavily wooded, 5-acre waterfront property they purchased on Camano Island had spectacular views across the Saratoga Passage to Whidbey Island. After living in a traditional saltbox house for 33...
With Thanksgiving approaching and the winter holidays around the corner, there are things to look forward to (and prepare for) this time of year — even with the adjustments we are having to make because of the pandemic. Batten down the hatches for winter weather and get a jump on holiday prep, so you...
The passive house gives high-quality urban living a place in a hidden corner of Brussels’ city center. On a very shallow plot between high apartment buildings, the house offers an exciting living solution. The building typology blends a building with an industrial character and a mansion, both building types characteristic of the neighborhood. The window [...]
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Kitchen of the Week: Ready to Entertain in Wood-and-Blue Style (12 photos)
After raising their kids in their Plano, Texas, home for three decades, this empty-nest couple were ready to give their dark-and-dated kitchen a major makeover. The couple, who love to entertain extended family and grandkids, worked with design-build pro Mae Reedy for almost a year planning the right...
25 Bathrooms With Built-In Makeup Vanities (26 photos)
If you stand at your bathroom sink for makeup application, skin care, hair styling or all three, you may find yourself leaning forward to get a closer look in the mirror or wishing you could rest your legs mid-blowout. And if you share that sink, your partner may not appreciate your products and tools...
10 Design Features Pros Recommend for Entertaining at Home (20 photos)
With holiday parties on the horizon, some are thinking about how well equipped — or not — their home is for hosting guests. We asked more than 50 home design and remodeling professionals to share the design features they recommend to homeowners looking to create a lively atmosphere for entertaining....