Design - Page 235 of 243

A Walk Through Wood Floors
Strip oak is not the only option, but without some guidelines, choosing among strip, plank, prefinished, solid and engineered floors can be tough.
Creating a Master Suite
Fewer walls, a bigger bathroom, and lots of light turn a confining second floor into a spacious master suite.
Designing Built-ins
One architect's rules for successfully integrating cabinets, shelves, desks and counters into the rooms they serve.
Pathway to an Economical House
An architect explains why good design doesn't have to mean expensive design.
Taking Advantage of a Difficult Building Site
A compound house is joined by a bridge that threads between old fir trees.
A Little House in the Big Woods
A roof-wide skylight brings light and drama to a small house inspired by a Pacific Northwest Indian village.
The Hardest-Working Room in the House
In her own kitchen, a designer orders chaos by keeping the palette simple
Hide That Ugly Refrigerator
If you don't want to spring for a true built-in refrigerator, just build a cabinet around your old icebox.
A Classic Sunroom
Carefully proportioned use of flat boards, stock moldings and standard windows helps to create a space for all seasons.
Traditional Cabinetry From a Modern Material
Raised-panel assemblies made from MDF are dimensionally stable, cheaper than solid wood and easy to mill.

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