Architecture & Design

Entry Ideas

Ways to streamline your entry, from built-in niches to iPhone charging stations.

Colonial Style Trim: A Glossary

Explaining the exterior trim pieces that express Colonial style for houses.

Not So Big Bungalow by Sarah Susanka

Announcing Sarah Susanka's innovative new 2 bedroom 2 bath Not So Big Bungalow plan.

Goldilocks Houses: Not Too Big, Not Too Small

Sarah Susanka's secrets to a Goldilocks house that's not too big, not too small, but just right for you.

Heidi's Farmhouse

This porch-oriented farmhouse plan by architect Heidi Richardson offers flexibility and appealing country charm.

2014 HOWIE Award Winners

Announcing the six winners in the 2014 Houseplans.com Design Awards -- the HOWIES.

Build a Mid-century Modern Case Study House

Describing the plan of Case Study House #3 from 1945, by William Wurster & Theodore Bernardi, that's available on Houseplans.com.

Shingle Style Houses

A new book explores historic Shingle style houses in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Round Houses and Octagons

A short history of round houses.

Julia Morgan

The late architect Julia Morgan won the American Institute of Architects' Gold Medal for 2014.

Screens and Dividers

Dividing space without closing one room off from the other.

Small-house movement: Living in 120 square feet

Small-house movement: living in 120 square feet.