Serra Residence Renovation

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  Salvaged Jungle Kitchen

  In the jungles of Maui, artist and builder Tom Sewell has built his own oasis. Using discarded materials from the Hawaiian island's sugar mills, he's created his own home and outbuildings as well…

Products

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  Carlson Residence Print

  By using materials almost entirely salvaged from the client’s neighboring junk lot, Jennifer Siegal proved that with the right design, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure…

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  Henrybuilt Kitchen

  Simple lines, rich materials, and elegant craftsmanship are the hallmarks of Seattle’s premier custom kitchen shop, Henrybuilt. Made with FSC-certified wood by the 20 craftspeople in the…

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  Balancing Kitchen Utensils

  Perform a cool culinary balancing act with these silicone spoons and spatulas. Their notched handles rest on the rim of your hot pot or pan, allowing you to taste, stir, and taste again without…

Dwell Collections

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  A Look at Kitchen Renovations

  A collection of some of our favorite kitchen renovations from our archives.

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  Kitchen Accessories for Foodies

  Nothing says the holidays like the smell of tasty treats baking in the oven. Though there certainly can be too many cooks in the kitchen, there can never be too much cookware. So whether you're…

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  Kitchen Wishlist

  Editor Sarah Rich: "I'm an enthusiastic collector of kitchen tools and cookbooks from decades past. Whether it's a brightly colored enamel corkscrew or a recipe compilation from Gold Rush-era…

Tips

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  Stick Around during a Renovation

  I learned during our kitchen renovation that it really is a full-time job. If you want it done right and according to your vision, and not that of your contractor, be available. Make sure every…

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  Stainless-Steel Kitchen Islands: Ideal for Small Kitchens

  When the Stonorovs set out to design their 400-square-foot house in Oakland for themselves and their young toddler, the kitchen required particular attention. They found a kitchen…

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  What Lies Beneath...the Cabinets

  We needed a cheap way to update our 1970s kitchen cabinets, so we turned the cabinets inside-out to use the simple frame of the interior instead of the elaborate curvy countryish look of the…

Videos

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  Building Green in Harlem: A Green Brownstone?

  In this video series, Dwell follows a New York couple with a passion for building green through the challenges—and triumphs—of renovation, from finding the design-build team to…

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  New Prospects: The Sherman Residence

  In this video accompanying our September 2011 My House story, architect Jeff Sherman guides us through his airy Brooklyn rowhouse—a onetime dilapidated dog kennel—which he painstakingly renovated…

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  Building Green in Harlem: A Kitchen Comes to Life

  In this video series, Dwell follows a New York couple with a passion for building green through the challenges—and triumphs—of renovation, from finding the design-build team to finalizing the design.

Events

• What Is Green Architecture? with Werner Sobek

  The Goethe-Institut New York presents What Is Green Architecture?, a series of conversations, lectures, and events exploring the cutting-edge developments in the field and their impact on…

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  Edward Cella Art+Architecture Holiday Selections Exhibition

  Featuring newly acquired limited editions by: John Baldessari Richard Diebenkorn Sam Francis David Hockney Ed Ruscha Richard Serra Andy Warhol Featuring recent works by: Emily Cheng Gary…

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  Emerging Voices: Slade Architecture

  The third evening of the 27th annual Emerging Voices lecture series, featuring Slade Architecture and UrbanLab. New York’s Slade Architecture led by partners James Slade and Hayes Slade…