Kiawah Island Custom Home Connects to Nature

A South Carolina custom home provides both shelter and sanctuary.

A coastal Carolina residence by Thomas & Denzinger Architects protects against storms while nourishing the soul.

The Custom Home Design Awards have merged with builder's Choice so entrants can register once for entry into both competitions!

2030 Palette Released in Beta
The free, web-based tool from Architecture 2030 emphasizes low-carbon building principles.
Kitchen and Bath Products for the Frugal-Fatigued
After years of restraint, new-home buyers are looking for a little bling. These splurges offer just that.
Cooper-Hewitt Announces 2013 National Design Awards
The winners' list for the Cooper-Hewitt's 2013 National Design Awards includes several architects.

Room Study: Home Libraries
Home libraries provide ideal environments for getting lost in a good book.
Sam's Creek Residence in Long Island, N.Y.
A Long Island house brings order and inspiration to a multitrack family life.
Outdoor Pool Pavilion in Texas
A sunrise-to-sunset pavilion puts down Texas roots.

Goose Neck Collection by Turnstyle Designs
A new hardware collection swaps sharp angles for soft curves.
Object Interface’s Planter Pendant
A lamp that lets nature enthusiasts add a little greenery to their living spaces
Watermark’s Zen Bath Fixtures
Watermark’s Zen Collection uses a rare earth magnet to eliminate screws in these bath faucet handles.

Room Study: Home Libraries

Home libraries provide ideal environments for getting lost in a good book.
Modern Farmhouse by Barnes Vanze Architects

For this new house in rural Virginia, architect Stephen J. Vanze looked to nearby agrarian structures and the bucolic hillside site for design inspiration. The result is a luxurious custom home perched above the Shenandoah Valley that mimics building forms inherent to the region, while its casual...
Sculptural Custom Stairwells

Stairs traditionally have been a practical element in the home used for circulation. Imbuing the clients’ personality or program into this utilitarian space is part of what creating a truly custom home entails. This collection of stairwells showcases how architectural detailing can put the fun in...

The new Custom Home; three great open-plan kitchens; a Victorian-era cottage renovation; and an architect-turned-custom builder.

Designing Great Open Kitchens

A look at three different open kitchens show artful ways that designers met the challenges that open kitchens pose.
Victorian-era Cottage Remodel in Northern California

A deft remodel opens up a venerable northern California cottage.
Phoenix Custom Builder Takes Projects from Conception to Completion

Each new employee at 180 Degrees goes through intensive training. The program is similar to an apprenticeship, but covers all steps of...

As We See It is a "group blog," featuring opinions and commentary from the staffs of CUSTOM HOME and residential architect magazines.

Marianne Cusato on the American Dream Home

Designer and author Marianne Cusato spoke recently at the National Building Museum.

residential architect May 14, 2013
A Burning Topic: Charred Wood

Architects are warming up to burned wood siding.

residential architect May 02, 2013
Exhibition: The Enduring Designs of Josef Frank

Now on view in Washington, D.C., a tribute to a Swedish Modern trailblazer.

residential architect April 25, 2013