Looking for a floor plan that maximizes light? There are several ways to achieve an open, light-filled floor plan. Look to ceiling height, window size and placement, and other architectural details to ...

Jess Cooney has redesigned many an outdated lake house in Western Massachusetts. Recently, she took on her own: a 2,100-square-foot place on Lake Garfield, in Monterey. “We scooped it up right before ...

We all know that expansive floor-to-ceiling windows are a great strategy to illuminate your home, but there are plenty of other ways to usher sunlight into your living space, from sunrooms and ...

Each week, Mansion Global tackles a topic with an elite group of designers from around the world who work on luxury properties. This week, we explore how to design a room with low ceilings. Basements, ...

Clerestory windows have gained popularity as more homeowners embrace modernist architectural styles and the practical advantages these windows provide, including more wall space and increased privacy.

A neighbor’s barking dog, a band practicing down the street or even a loud stereo or television in the next room all are potential sources of unwanted noise that could be disturbing. And the prospect ...

When Beth and Bruce Falkenstein planned to renovate their new contemporary home in downtown Covington, they wanted to honor its eclectic style but didn't want to end up second-guessing any of their ...

Plenty of penthouses have floor-to-ceiling windows, but how many come with a glass roof? One Manhattan duplex is bringing windows to a whole new level—literally. The unique abode, which has just been ...

This three-bedroom home has two full bathrooms, wide-plank wood floors and a private foyer with an oversized coat closet. The kitchen features Snaidero cabinetry, quartz waterfall countertops, and ...