A landscaper transforms his apartment building’s rooftop into a lush retreat where he and his friends relax and sometimes take in a movie

Once stark and uninviting, this urban backyard is now a welcoming retreat for relaxing and entertaining

Skylights and generous glass brighten an artist’s spacious live-work space, while a private garden offers an urban escape

Hurricane Sandy ravaged this New York City plot, but two landscape designers have rebuilt it to be better and stronger than ever

Clean white backdrops and minimal furnishings give a Red Hook rental a peaceful air

Its head may be in the clouds, but this home's heart is in the artist-made furniture, arresting artwork and breezy private terrace

Urban chaos seems worlds away from this backyard haven in New York CIty, crafted from cedar and a love of play

A design student swaps mass-produced furnishings in his light-filled apartment with the real thing, one piece at a time

More natural light and a newly open plan set off furnishings thoughtfully culled from the past