Architect Philip Johnson built his famous Glass House in New Canaan, Conn., in 1949, when the rectilinear, one-story residence was decidedly avant-garde. In the 70 years since, the influence of the ...

Designers explain why timeless style isn’t a fixed look, which elements endure in 2026, and how to design homes that evolve over time ...

Helen Hopkins and her husband enjoyed living in Bethesda, but their home did not suit their tastes. They wanted a house with what Hopkins described as a “timeless, California-style design.” Then, in ...

They’re stately reminders of a bygone era — when houses were rock-solid, weather-proof and built to last. No wonder brick and stone houses are still around — a legacy of the 19th century when “brick ...