CHRONICALLY DRAWN TO building things, sculptor Joshua Vogel had set out on the track to becoming an architect when he got derailed. “I took a job in a wood shop and never wanted to leave,” he said.

Smaller kitchens can cause quite a design conundrum. Function has to come first, so those little luxuries, like dining spaces and decorative features, often take a back step, leaving your whole space ...

Incorporate a wood ceiling and a stone wall in a modern kitchen for a modern rustic twist. Stick with a neutral color palette and clean lines, and warm up the space with cozy touches such as a small ...