30 Black-and-White Kitchens That Make a Bold Impression
Black-and-white kitchens are clean, modern, and anything but boring, as these photos show.
We Need to Talk About Hygge—You’re Doing it Wrong
In Denmark, where it’s gray and rainy 179 days a year, hygge is knitted into the fabric of life.
Want to Make a Bold First Impression? Paint Your Front Door a Vibrant Hue
Go big—these bright front door colors are equal parts sophisticated, playful, and daring.
Q&A with Sebastian Wrong
Recently, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Sebastian Wrong, Design Development Director for the UK-based Established & Sons.
What Makes a House... Wrong?
The enduring literary trope of the Bad, Haunted House is seeing a resurgence in the wake of the pandemic.
Airport Design Gone Wrong
The challenge for airport designers is to consider the complex function of an airport and then cap it off with some truly...
When Your House Wants to Talk About Fast Food
A smart-home marketing stunt gone wrong.
In Toronto, a Pin Art–Esque Brick Facade Makes an Impression on the Neighborhood
The home’s animated exterior undulates in functional ways, too: expanding to shade the entry, and receding around the...
Compostmodern 09: Thinking Wrong with Project M
One day at Compostmodern equals about a week in standard time, and much more if you add up the many hours' worth of Web-surfing...
Feast Your Eyes on the World's Most Instagrammable Hotel Lobbies
These stunning hotel lobbies make a truly memorable first impression.
A Swedish Coastal Town Commissions an Otherworldly Bathhouse
The first impression of the Kallbadhus ("the cold bathhouse") is that it hovers over the water.
Simplicity Reigns at This Off-Grid Australian Retreat
If you think these two buildings resemble old sheds, you're not wrong—that's kind of the point.
La Maison Haute by Atelier Pierre Thibault
La Maison Haute is a minimal home located in Quebec, Canada, designed by Atelier Pierre Thibault.
The Best Bouquets You Can Buy Online for Valentine’s Day
Deliver beautiful blooms straight to that special someone’s doorstep with the click of a button.
Pharrell Williams’ New Luxury Development Is Pitch Imperfect
The high-end Toronto towers are jagged and austere, and supposedly were inspired by Williams’ song “Gust of Wind”—the impression...
Our Favorite Faucets to Upgrade Your Powder Room
These geometric faucets are as timeless as the impression they will leave on your guests.
Rose House Blooms in Ukraine’s Carpathian Mountains
In the proposed guesthouse, water joins concrete, weathering steel, and glass as another building material.
House in Ohguchi by Airhouse
House in Ohguchi is a minimal residence located in Aichi, Japan, designed by Airhouse.
5 Design Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep
If you’re constantly feeling as if you’re waking up on the wrong side of the bed, it might be time to rethink your bedroom design.
After a Family’s Renovation Went Wrong, They Gave It Another Go—and Got It Right
Architecture firm L. McComber stepped in to remedy a poorly executed extension, enhancing its insulation and airtightness while...
An Australian Home Nods to Oscar Niemeyer With Curvaceous Concrete Forms
A light renovation connects this Sydney home with its lushly landscaped grounds.
Sink Into a New Outdoor Furniture Line Designed for Superior Comfort
With the Dwell x Chicory collection, you’ll find sumptuous options perfectly suited to your lounge style.
Take a Peek Through These 10 Modern Front Doors
First impressions of a home often take place as you approach the front door, where you're eventually given a glimpse inside as...
Maximalist Auteur Jonathan Adler Explains the Giant Wooden Shoe on His Desk
When the designer and ceramicist received a two-foot-long sculpture of a wingtip in the mail, he knew just the place for it.
An Uplifting Venice Beach Home Geared for Outdoor Living Seeks $4.64M
Acclaimed architect Noah Walker gives an unassuming California bungalow bright, soaring interiors.
DIY Project: How to Build Your Own Modern Outhouse
When an outhouse comes to mind, no one really thinks of it as being a particularly nice or good-looking space—but you can prove...
Stepping Stones Lead to This Daylit Dwelling in the Middle of a Pond
Two steel structures expand a family's existing living area while embracing the calming effects of surrounding nature.
Design Historian Michelle Millar Fisher Views This 1950s Innovation as a Turning Point for Parenting
The historic breast pump she bought on eBay is now featured in an exhibit called “Designing Motherhood” at Philadelphia’s Mütter...
10 Things You Didn't Know About Poul Kjærholm
Fritz Hansen celebrates two of the steel-wielding master's most famous works.
A ’70s North Carolina Home With Towering Windows Lists for the First Time in a Half Century
On the market for $1,650,000, the wood-and-glass house by Sumner Winn shows off some of the regionally revered architect’s...
Dwell’s Top 10 Prefabs of 2017
Here are the extraordinary prefabs that made the biggest splash this year.
Dwell’s Top 10 Home Tours of 2018
Get ready for the ultimate design inspiration with the most popular home tours of the year.
An Inspiring Island Retreat Mixes Scandinavian Style With Japanese Simplicity
At the northern end of the Stockholm archipelago, a humble cottage becomes a gorgeous seaside retreat for a nature-loving family.
For €795K, You Can Buy This Boxy Belgian Home With a Surprisingly Colorful Interior
Inside, it’s divided into “living zones” differentiated by bold hues. Electric yellow, anyone?
10 Homes With Distinctive Facades
First impressions are lasting.
A Dramatic Apartment Renovation in Barcelona Features Salvaged Tile and Brick
The original apartment, located in the Gràcia district, was dark and disjointed.

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