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8 Cool Airstreams
Renovated, updated: These aren't your grandpa's airstream trailers. We've rounded up eight of the coolest Airstreams around for your viewing pleasure. And while you're at it, take a peep at seven...
written by: Eujin Rhee03.13.13 -
Talking Products: 5 Interviews with Design Luminaries
From flatware to furniture, the products we interact with every day have an impact on our lives. We think about them every day as we scour the globe for the objects and ideas that move the design...
written by: Aaron Britt03.13.13 -
All Rugged Up
Ahhhh, the rug. Ever so comfortable, ever so cozy. We compiled six of the plushest rugs not only worthy of your feet, but for showing off too.
written by: Eujin Rhee02.14.13 -
Preview the February 'Modern for Less' Issue
Our “Modern for Less” issue is packed with ideas for wallets big and small. From trimming expenses without sacrificing quality during a renovation to a roundup of products that will give you the...
written by: Olivia Martin01.04.13 -
Made in Japan: 100 New Products
Dwell contributor Naomi Pollock, who wrote "All Wrapped Up" in our Small World issue now on newsstands, recently came out with her fourth book, Made in Japan: 100 New Products from Merrell...
written by: Olivia Martin10.23.12 -
Iceland's New Spark
Iceland’s fondness for innovation and design is no secret. What is surprising, however, is that the capital city lacked a proper gallery showcasing product design until recently. Sigrí...
written by: Jenna Gottliebphotos by: Bjorn Ludviksson09.19.12 -
RBW's Unfiltered Bar Set
You're probably familiar with New York–based industrial design studio Rich, Brilliant, Willing from the pages of Dwell (most recently, their Branch light graced the cover of our June interior...
written by: Kelsey Keith07.25.12 -
Between the Sheets
If your boudoir’s design lacks luster, a set of bedding can spiff things up in a cinch. Selected with comfort and style in mind, our medley of shams, duvets, and blankets will keep...
written by: Diana Buddsphotos by: Aya Brackett07.13.12 -
Houses of the Sundown Sea
Way back in our Dec/Jan issue that kicked off 2008, we told the story of the super groovy, surf bum-cum-architectural genius Harry Gesner. The man was a true California original, one who found a...
written by: Aaron Britt04.02.12 -
Building the Maxon House: Week 15
In our latest Backstory series, Seattleite Lou Maxon recounts the thrills and trials of ditching the suburbs, buying property, and designing and building a modern house with Tom...
written by: Lou Maxon06.08.11 -
Bridging Old & New in Indonesia
The specter of one's grown child moving back home doesn't excite all parents, but in Surakarta, in the Central Java Province of Indonesia, one couple took the homecoming as an opportunity to double...
written by: Jaime Gillin03.29.11 -
IDS Toronto 2011
The thirteenth annual Interior Design Show (IDS) of Toronto—one of Canada's largest contemporary design shows—took place January 27th-30th. Over 300 exhibitors gathered at the Metro...
written by: Alexis Leino02.05.11 -
From the Show Floor: Sleek Identity
One of the advantages of online shopping is being able to sift through thousands upon thousands of designs and products. On the flipside, however, you lose the opportunity of experiencing said...
written by: Miyoko Ohtake06.26.10 -
Uncomfortable Conversations
Picture this: You’re standing on the subway. The train begins to fill, begins to move, it lurches forward and the man standing next to you grabs the bar, right above your hand. Touching your...
written by: Jordan Kushins05.18.10 -
Why Design Now?
Earlier this month, the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum unveiled its fourth exhibition in its National Design Triennial series: Why Design Now?. The exhibit features more than 125 projects-...
written by: Miyoko Ohtake05.24.10 -
Basic Living
Live/work is a centuries-old practice turned overused architectural trend. By melding history and innovation, Turin’s Basic Village offers up a compelling reinvention of the concept.
written by: Allison Arieffphotos by: Jacob Langvad06.03.09 -
Pod Living
A pair of Arizona–based architects prove that sleeping in a pod is hardly an extraterrestrial experience.
written by: David Proffittphotos by: Bill Timmerman04.21.09 -
Phoenix Envy
Skip Sedona and forget the Grand Canyon? Architect Will Bruder leads us on a journey through slow food and rapid development in Phoenix, Arizona.
written by: Christopher Brightphotos by: João Canziani02.26.09 -
A Mama's Touch
Nina Tolstrup, the Danish furniture and product designer, who works under the name Studiomama, has been carving herself an enviable reputation in the UK.
written by: Grant Gibsonphotos by: Ben Anders02.26.09 -
Typeface Designer We Love: Jordan Metcalf
Cape Town, South Africa-based typeface designer and artist Jordan Metcalf has a knack for creating puzzling, intricate algorithms in the form of typefaces. Whether experimenting with personal...
written by: Eujin Rhee04.03.13 -
A Corbusier-Inspired Parisian Home
An American architect in Paris experiments with Corbusian perceptions of interior and exterior space.
written by: Zahid Sardarphotos by: Filippo Bamberghi03.04.13 -
Furniture Design Series: The Side Table
In the fourth installment of our furniture series on tables (see past series on the Kitchen Table, Dining Table, and Coffee Table) we present the side table. It's that perfect extra spot to set a...
written by: Megan Hamaker02.20.13 -
10 Perfect Pieces for Small Space Living
In this second installment of our small space series, we've put together 10 perfect pieces to enhance your limited living space. From multifunctional furniture to clever storage and even a wee...
written by: Megan Hamaker02.07.13 -
I Spy an Installation
The Dwell team sees scads of exhibits, pop-ups, and installations on our journeys both physical and digital, every week, from all over the globe. We're inspired by the power of such creative...
written by: Sara Ost02.04.13
