Dwell

When I wanted a wardrobe that could do double duty as a bed frame and more, I went custom—with some assistance from an expert.

From bespoke to builder-grade, the options are endless—and often expensive.

We asked a designer for some colorful options—and she found a hue for you, whether it’s greige, chartreuse, or something in...

What does or does not count as a tiny house has as much to do with class as it does with the structure itself.

There’s a reason people have been customizing the Swedish meatball purveyor’s furniture for decades.

Interior designers and architects agree: if you’re short on square footage, your furniture needs to work overtime.

It’s been painted as one of the easier home design refreshes you can make. My takeaway? Call a professional.

You’re surveying your yard with trepidation, wondering: Can I actually design this myself?

This divisive design decision isn’t for everyone, but it could be a quick (and cheap) update that’ll transform your space.

Take this to Home Depot (or your landscape architect) before you get the garden hose.

All it took was an orbital sander, some elbow grease, and determination to see it through.

After doing it six times in three years, my dog and I have become experts in figuring out what we need to be happy when on the...

A growing coalition are just saying no to regular grass. Join them in considering clover, moss, meadow, and more.

How hard could it be to cut a hole in the wall? Drop the power tools and read this before you attempt to let there be (more)...

When faced with an insulated but unheated sunroom that was still on the chilly side, I searched high and low for options that...

“The ugliest house on the street” got a refresh for just $25,000 and a good eye for a bargain.

Colorado has faced epidemic levels of bark beetles.

Instead of adding to your never-ending “to be read” list, consider tackling your overflowing bookshelves first.

If you want to make the best use of your bonus space, the first step is to just start using it—without waiting for everything to...

What I needed to fix my messy storage system (and find something akin to inner peace) was a little bit of money and some time.

All it took was some time, a few shelves, and a reckoning with how my brain works and why.

The days are short, the sun is nowhere to be found, but don’t worry—with these tips, your plants will thrive.

With a little elbow grease, a few YouTube tutorials, and only a couple harrowing missteps, I’m bringing my apartment back to its...

I gave up my apartment and much of my old life in exchange for a valuable lesson—learned via sweat equity—about where our...

Don’t feel pressured to stick to the same old silver and gold—but do make sure you have a clock for the countdown.

You’re going to need a box or a bag, and some extra space in the garage.

Before you bust out the rock salt, consider some earth-friendly alternatives like a broom, wood chips, or even pickle brine.

You know to cut back on “unnecessary expenses,” but here are the tips that you may have missed.

Put the chainsaw down, back away from the foliage, and look up your local arborist.

When the creative found the home of her dreams just 10 minutes away from her parents, she set about making the ideal space to...

Expanding the footprint of your house might seem like a smaller project, but planning-wise, it’s as intense as doing a full reno.

Setting the temperature doesn’t have to be contentious, so before you crank up the heat, consider other alternatives.

My least-favorite stool gets a new lease on life, thanks to the transformative power of a medium beloved by cottagecore...

Even if you live in a cave, there’s a way to give your plants the light they need to live.

Indoor plants need a little more than water, light, and love. Here’s what you can do to help yours thrive.

Brooklyn design duo Jordan Slocum and Barry Bordelon emphasize fun and fearlessness when it comes to tackling any home project,...