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If the countless cul-de-sacs and condominiums now littering the landscape with foreclosure signs have one feature in common it's their very sameness.

Explore Northern Italy's Brenta Canal by boat, by car, or by bicycle, tour its grand villas and get lost in the world's most difficult garden maze.

Adapting the language of classicism for a modern museum, Renzo Piano gives a virtuoso performance on how to establish harmonious relationships in architecture.

The kitchen is one of the most used rooms in the home. With a little forethought, homeowners can maximize the use of this room and makeover their space on a budget.

With a bit of imagination and time you can add interest, style, color and details that give your home an interior design lift without spending a fortune.

Many examples of Lincrusta exist in historical homes everywhere, but Lincrusta can also be used to create architectural detail in newer homes. What exactly is Lincrusta?

Are you interested in painting an interior room of your Victorian house in appropriate historical colors? Here are some tips for choosing the right shades.

Lofts are quintessential for the young, urban professional who wants an all-around space for today's modern and demanding lifestyle. Learn these super-saver tips!

The cistercian monks of the New Clairvaux Abbey in Vina, California reconstruct the chapter house of an 800-year-old monastery from Ovila in Spain.

When there's no holiday to spark creativity, it's too easy to fall into the habit of going to the same places every time. Suggestions for a no-occasion outing.

There are several variations of Victorian architecture, but none are as fabulous as the Queen Anne style.

Carmel came into being on account of one man's vision. Nurtured towards the world of artists and intellectuals, Carmel has become the showcase of artisans' dreams.

Get an interior design room makeover with do-it-yourself home tips from a professional designer who takes budget into account.

The medieval period was the golden age of cathedral building. The sixth to fifteenth centuries saw the creation of some of the finest cathedrals ever built.

The 2008 Greater Vancouver International Chinese Lantern Festival, with its scenes from Chinese history, science, folklore, mythology, and cartoons, is the oddest fluff.

Home decorators who think painting walls is the only way to add color to your home, think again. Read on to find some creative ideas on how to use more color in decor.

Do you want to add color and style to your home with trendy wall stickers? Will they damage your wall? What rooms are they suited for? What styles are available?

The graceful American Elm, was once commonplace in the landscape. The Liberty Elm is genetically identical, but resistant to Dutch Elm disease.

A building is more than mere details of style and structure. Learn to experience architecture with all your senses and by asking big questions.

Fell's Point on Baltimore's graceful Inner Harbor is an architectural treasure. Here visitors will revel in well-preserved examples of America's emerging Federal style.

What do Saxon kings, Thomas Wyatt, and Sir Walter Raleigh all have in common? They have either worshipped in, or are buried in, this ancient West Country parish church.

Those who appreciate Columbia's history will enjoy accommodations at one of downtown's historic inns.

The benefits of homeschooling are flexibility and the ability to take the classroom anywhere. Take advantage of real-life experiences of homeschooling while traveling.

If it's time to change the look of the living room, but an expensive redo is not in the cards, have a look at these low cost ideas that make a big impression.

Shopping in Bangkok is varied, to say the least, and the malls are no exception. Oddball Silom Complex is the first installment in the Malls of Bangkok series.

Deep in fjord country, the original capital of Norway delivers all of the art, history and fair weather festivals one would expect from a modern coastal university town.

Luxury is just part of the experience at these four hotels, which spoil their guests with lavish details, architectural glamour and more.

At Schönbrunn Palace, the gardens, statues, fountains, park buildings, and holiday markets attract visitors to the royal residence.

Secracy, steel spires and a man named Van Alen made this the world's tallest building. A record held less than a year. 2007 finds her as vibrant as she was in 1929.

St. Michael's Mount lies just off the Cornish Coast at Marazion, in South West England. The ancient fortifications are surrounded by fabulous tropical hanging gardens.

Visitors grasp the distinct quality of the Beacon Hill area during walking tours. Stable populations, historic architecture and urban horticulture add up to a community.

Have you ever wondered if the early 20th century home you live in is a pre-cut kit home sold through a mail-order catalogue?

Whether you are a do-it-yourself interior decorator or you've hired a professional, knowing the most common terms of residential lighting will help with the process.

Brian Gluckstein is on the forefront of the Canadian interior design scene, but he didn't get there overnight. It took a combination of hard work and good luck!

Riads are traditional Moroccan houses that have been converted into small hotels featuring the best in Moroccan design and decor.

For more than 1300 years, Sherborne in the West Country in Dorset has been a gathering place for pilgrims and travelers. Today it's a great place for a family holiday.

Gloucestershire offers up an abundance of ancient Roman Villas and the most intricate and complex is the Chedworth Roman Villa dating from the 2nd to the 5th century.