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Deck Chairs, Tuberculosis, and the Titanic: The Unexpected Origins of a Summertime Staple
Deck Chairs, Tuberculosis, and the Titanic: The Unexpected Origins of a Summertime Staple
Before the style of reclining outdoor furniture became a symbol of outdoor leisure, it was used for a very different purpose.
By Elizabeth Yuko
Friends Weathered Nine Storms Within 18 Months to Build This Remote Cottage in Scotland
The rugged holiday home in Outer Hebrides was created with rocks sourced from its small isle, and plenty of grit.
My Multiple-Seasons Outdoor Furniture Test
I learned that just two things help determine that you’re getting what you paid for: what it’s made of and where it came from.
Build an Eichler-Esque Home—or Whatever You Dream Up—With These Customizable Prefab Frames
Blue Sky Building Systems makes steel structures to your specifications, whether for a suburban dwelling or Joshua Tree retreat.
Saudi Arabia’s The Line Megadevelopment Gets A Lot Shorter
The controversial planned city was supposed to cut across 105 miles of desert. Now, not so much.
Budget Breakdown: He Remixed His Janky Shed Into a Design Studio for $6K
Almo Troup repurposes nearly all of the materials from a tumbledown shack to create a dreamy, minimalist workspace in his backyard.
Two Side-by-Side SoCal Homes Designed by Clifton Jones Jr. Seek $1.4M
Dating back to 1963, each lightly updated unit comes with walls of glass, 1,200 square feet of living space, and a central courtyard.
A Retired Couple Trades Their Pennsylvania Horse Farm for Beach Life in Coastal Delaware
This coastal retreat was designed to put family—including pets—first with a dedicated dog wash area, “catio,” and more.
I Replaced My Big-Box Store Cabinets With Custom Plywood Fronts
Well, my boyfriend did, but I supervised—and the process was surprisingly painless.
I Found a Sleek Carry-On Bag That Does It All
My tiny carry-on suitcase fits everything I need for a week away, from a portable clothing steamer to my entire skincare routine—and more.

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