Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A modern home with large windows and a flat roof - Sheila Say/Shutterstock The house one may conjure in their mind's eye after ...

Merriam-Webster defines a roof as “the cover of a building”. As simple as that is, a roof is so much more. Not only does a roof serve the basic purpose of protecting a house’s interior, it also plays ...

CAIRNS, Australia, Oct. 13 (UPI) --Roof design used to be rather simple and uniform. Today, houses boast an array of complex roof shapes. Recently, a pair of researchers in Australia decided to see ...

Thatched roofs may be synonymous with traditional architecture, but this roundup points to a revival of the age-old craft.

Carpeting doesn’t line up well with contemporary styles, and while rugs are used, they’re often used as accent patterns or colors. (iStock / Getty Images Plus) Wanting a home that looks stylish and ...

These simple but elegant gambrel roof structures have been popular on hay barns for many years. There's no reason, though, why the classic gambrel cannot be used on other kinds of structures (such as ...

Opting for a flat roof extension idea not only gives you lots of scope to be adventurous with your design, but can also save you money compared to pitched roof designs, especially if you opt for a ...