Gardens have changed significantly over the last couple of decades, and clever architects and designers know that incorporating an outdoor living space can improve a dwelling's aesthetic, not to mention its value. In the 1980s, manicured lawns framed with box hedges and annuals were a common site. I[...]
Stephen Crafti walks the reader through another superb collection of architect-designed beach houses - some permanent residences, some weekenders, some luxury residences, some more redolent of the traditional beach shack. Glorious locations in Australia and New Zealand together with fabulous designs[...]
Kitchens are a central feature in any home and this new book showcases everything that is new in well-designed kitchens. Featuring the latest finishes and materials, "Kitchens" demonstrates how pivotal the kitchen has become. Many of the kitchens included in this book are sleek and minimal. Others a[...]
This new book by Stephen Crafti showcases innovative budget-driven architecture. These new houses, extensive renovations, and kit homes illustrate how dreams can be achieved with restricted funds. Rather than attempting to fulfill endless wish lists, the architects and designers of these budget-cons[...]
This volume visits a number of extraordinary homes, from the apartment to the townhouse. From lofts nestled into warehouse spaces to the townhouses hidden in laneways, the localities are as intriguing as the spaces themselves. With a move to smaller and more flexible spaces, architects and designers[...]