Builder Magazine: Slideshows

Design Details: Corner Windows

Fri, 7 Jun 2013 10:36:41 EST

Beautiful and versatile, corner windows add the perfect modern punch to designs of all kinds.

Kitchen and Bath Products for the Frugal-Fatigued

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:29:00 EST

After years of restraint, new-home buyers are looking for a little bling. These splurges offer just that.

Design Details: Home Offices

Tue, 7 May 2013 04:44:12 EST

Home offices are taking on new shapes to meet the needs of buyers of all kinds.

Design Details: Mudrooms that Offer Functionality and Style

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:21:59 EST

Despite their name, there's no reason mudrooms can't be as lovely as they are useful.

Sunny Sitting Areas for Every Climate

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:52:42 EST

Natural daylighting, passive heating, cross-ventilation, and generating a beautiful backdrop are some of the advantages generated by concentrating glazing to form a sunny sitting area. All of that, plus the perfect place for a cat nap.

Design Details: Transition Spaces

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 02:23:27 EST

Making space for smooth transitions is square footage well spent.

Designing Great Open Kitchens

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:53:24 EST

A look at three different open kitchens show artful ways that designers met the challenges that open kitchens pose.

Design Details: Wood Windows

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:48:24 EST

Whether you’re planning a New England colonial or a California ranch, these wood windows can boost the warmth and beauty of your design.

Design Details: Doors

Fri, 8 Mar 2013 01:22:41 EST

Doors present the first chance to make a big impression.

Design Details: Texture

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:41:42 EST

From subtle to bold, texture can add a powerful statement to home designs.

10 Appliances of the Future from Electrolux’s Prototype Competition

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 03:06:26 EST

While they may never make it to your homes, these student-designed products creatively challenge the status quo.

The Original Sports Bar

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 02:07:08 EST

Sports celebs opening restaurants is nothing new. In 1929, there was the Naniboujou Lodge.

Design Details: Vent Hoods

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 03:10:15 EST

With the ongoing demand for high-powered cooktops, an efficient kitchen vent is essential. The hood that conceals it, on the other hand, can be a work of art.

A Hurricane-Proof Concrete House with a Designer’s Touch

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 03:07:20 EST

This 1,200-square-foot home will withstand up to 200-mile-per-hour winds.

Winsome Windows

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 03:13:22 EST

Sporting creativity, sustainability, and good looks of all kinds, the winners of this year’s myMarvin Architect’s Challenge have it all.

10 Cutting-Edge Electronic Faucets You Don’t Have to Touch

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 03:14:15 EST

The troubles that plagued the clunky products of the past are now history, manufacturers say.

Design Details: Pools

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 03:34:32 EST

A well thought-out pool can add value to a home and a luxurious touch to an outdoor space.

14 Designer Drains to Spice Up Your Kitchens and Baths

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 03:15:03 EST

Enhance both your homes’ style and your buyers’ comfort with the smart new generation of drain products.

Design Details: Industrial Materials

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 03:19:50 EST

Rough and ready materials offer a budget-conscious way to give projects a hip look and hardy feel.

Adaptive Reuse Goes Behind Bars

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 03:16:11 EST

Old slammers are being converted to luxury condos and art galleries.