AHG Interiors

There’s no better place for connecting with nature and getting away from the grind than a snug cabin surrounded by trees. But it’s almost as relaxing to peruse these photos of woodsy and stylish vacation homes uploaded to Houzz’s photo feed. Take a gander — click the photos to see additional images of each project — then share in the Comments which is your ideal forest hideaway.

If you’ve been spending more time in your home and yard this year and considering ways to improve them, you’re not alone. Homeowners tackling projects are helping the residential remodeling industry prosper amid a challenging year. In fact, business is booming and back to pre-pandemic levels for design and construction firms, new data from Houzz shows.

Architects and designers are increasingly looking to science for proof that buildings have an impact on our mental health. In neuroarchitecture, evidence from neuroscientific studies is being used to help create spaces that will improve the well-being of those who live in them.