DESIGN

Want to Sell Your Home For More Cash? Consider a Farmhouse Sink

A new report by real estate database Zillow confirms that the rustic look is here to stay—at least for now.

This Flat Water Bottle Fits Comfortably Inside Your Bag

The reusable, BPA-free plastic drinking vessel is flat like a piece of paper.

Paris Is Converting Its Roundabouts Into Pedestrian Spaces

The redesigns will give 50 percent of the public space to walkers, bikers, and (welcome) loiterers.

New Project Maps the Sounds of Urban Life

How much can social media tell us about street noise?

The Seagram Building in New York City // Getty Images

9 Minimalist Facts About Architect Mies van der Rohe

Happy birthday, Mies!

15 Things You Might Not Know About the Space Needle

It may not be as tall as landmarks like the Empire State Building or Chicago's Willis Tower, but the 605-foot structure has a towering spirit of its own.

This Interactive Graphic Predicts How Many Years You Have Left to Live

Face your mortality with raw data.

This Hybrid Seating Is One Part Hammock, One Part Rocking Chair

Because why should you have to choose?

Noa, Jaanus Orgusaar, Estonia (or anywhere), 2011. Photo: Jaanus Orgusaar, Terje Ugandi

8 Tiny Dwellings That Make Downsizing Look Awesome

So cute!

Read Gene Wilder’s Thoughts On His Willy Wonka Costume

The iconic portrayal could have looked a little different.

Bury Your Dead Relatives in a Pot and Watch a Tree Grow

The Bios Incube lets your loved ones live on close to home.

6 Facts About Vantablack, the Darkest Material Ever Made

Artists, designers, and other curious creative engineers are desperate to get their hands on Vantablack.

Tall Cyclists Can Finally Get Their Own Tall Bicycles

The DirtySixer is designed for riders who tower above most people.

An NYC micro-apartment demo // Getty Images

Young Bostonians Might Get Their Own 'Millennial Villages'

A state housing report calls for the creation of more dorm-like housing for young people in the city.

A New Way to Talk on the Go Without Whipping Out Your Phone

The Onyx is kind of like a high-tech walkie talkie.

Accessible Icon Project // Public Domain

Activists Propose New Disability Access Symbol

The proposed new symbol depicts a person in motion, moving forward.

7 Things We Learned from the New Documentary Crazy About Tiffany’s

Tiffany's designs and creations have impacted far more than just the engagement ring industry.

8 Ways to Decorate Your Rental (Without Leaving a Mark)

There's no shortage of temporary solutions that can completely transform your apartment into a place that feels like home—without sacrificing your security deposit.