Simple tricks used by artists can be employed in garden design to alter perceptions of space

The Japanese ‘engawa,’ a roofed transitional zone and social space, blurs the lines between indoors and out

Small is Beautiful With the Right Color, Storage, and Flexible Furniture

How to Decorate When the Room's Best Feature is Outside

See how Pacific views shape residential design in Malibu, Venice and Laguna Beach

See the big picture of how suburban developments are changing the country's landscape, with aerial photos and ideas for the future

Vistas meet their match with windows that consider the scenery and the overall feel of a home

A designer focuses on creating an enticing haven for a couple on the coast of Vancouver

A couple transforms a floating ‘shack’ in Sausalito, California, into a lovely, light-filled waterfront home

Expansive glass walls facing the street create openness, sun-filled rooms and closer relations with the neighbors