I've given up my lovely little 1928 bungalow for a production home. My colleague, the editor of CUSTOM HOME magazine, has threatened to out me, so I thought I'd beat her to the punch. Read more
For those whose pre-vacation schedules leave little time for bookstore browsing, we've shortened the task for you. Read more
An affinity for Japanese design united architect and clients and yielded this serene soaking space. Read more
For Philadelphia-based architect, Susan Maxman, FAIA, building in the Bahamas was not a vacation in paradise. Read more
If architects get 25 percent of the work they go after, that's a good percentage, but that also means that for 75 percent of the work, someone is calling to say they didn't get it,” says David Hollenberg, AIA. Since June 2006, when he became university ar Read more
Edward Hodges, AIA, a principal at DiMella Shaffer in Boston, recalls his firm's recent unsuccessful bid for work on a college residence hall. During the interview the architects had made a joke about something, and whether or not it tipped the scale, the Read more
Guy Peterson's office sits in the middle of Sarasota's creative hub—just blocks from Sarasota Bay, with its string of resplendent keys. Read more
For several years, architect Kyle Gaffney made occasional visits to a friend's vacation house in Orondo, Wash. He learned all the area's secrets—the best places to water-ski, the idiosyncrasies of the local weather, and the endless variety of fruit grown Read more
When architects design dwellings for their own families, client expectations are high. The modern mountain lodge that Henriette Salvesen and Christopher Adams built satisfied even the toughest critics—their three 20-something children. The “kids” praised Read more
Mid-century modern mets cedar siding for this vacation house in the hamptons. Read more
Sears says its new Kenmore PRO line will bring professional-style appliances to more attainable price points. Read more
The Destiny faucet, introduced under the company's ShowHouse brand, uses an infrared sensor to activate the flow of water. Read more
One of their company's first vanities, The Chinatown, is made from Forest Stewardship Council-certified maple, formaldehyde-free MDF, and low-VOC paint. Read more
studio modera: James Hardie Building Products. Supplee tends to favor siding products from James Hardie because “Montana's harsh winters can [wreak] havoc” on home exteriors. Read more
studio modera: James Hardie Building Products. Supplee tends to favor siding products from James Hardie because “Montana's harsh winters can [wreak] havoc” on home exteriors. Read more
Ross Lovegrove drew inspiration from the ancient cleansing rituals of Turkish hammans when designing the Istanbul Collection for VitrA. More than 170 coordinating pieces in four product categories bring sleek serenity to the bath. This lavish circular tub Read more
Under the Tree reinvents al fresco showering with its clever features and eye-catching design. Read more
The Waterfall takes outdoor bathing to new heights. Designed by Mark Suensilpong for Jane Hamley Wells, the teak-and-stainless steel shower column rises 7 feet above its spacious base. Read more
The graceful lines of a ship's hull inspired the slender curve and natural wood composition of the Aqvaplana shower panel from Aqvadesign. The 2-inch-thick panel—constructed of ebony, paduk, zebrawood, or other rich species—provides a discreet hiding plac Read more
Napoli's sculptural shape and artful aesthetic wraps bathers in soothing luxury. Read more
Ross Lovegrove drew inspiration from the ancient cleansing rituals of Turkish hammans when designing the Istanbul Collection for VitrA. Read more