A Darkened Cedar Dwelling in Portland Embodies “Less But Better” DesignAfter debating whether to renovate or rip up a wobbly old house, a family in Portland, Oregon, opts to start fresh and unlock the...
Designer to Know: James DieterLighting designer James Dieter’s work is bred from a desire for material and technical exploration—with inspiration sourced from...
Meeting Dieter RamsI had the rare pleasure Friday of meeting and interviewing German industrial design legend Dieter Rams.
These Winning Low-Rise Designs Are a Blueprint for Better Housing—and Better Living—in Los AngelesThe City of Los Angeles has announced the winners of its latest design contest, which crowdsourced innovative housing solutions...
Less is More in this Manhattan Beach BungalowMatt Jacobson doesn’t just abide by the mantra “less is more,” he wholeheartedly embraces it. His Southern California home is a...
30 Minutes With Dieter RamsThe word "icon" is thrown around rather freely in the design world, but when discussing Dieter Rams and his body of work, it is...
The Best Campers and Trailers For Less Than $40KThese mobile homes offer stylish design and road-ready features at a budget-friendly price point.
Made in America: Even Less Than an EKTORPYou don’t need to break the bank to bring American-made products into your home.
8 Postmodern Buildings That Proclaim “Less Is a Bore”From a cat-shaped kindergarten to a robot-like skyscraper, these postmodern buildings have a hearty sense of humor.
A Sustainable Rammed Earth Home in New MexicoStudio eM Design’s rammed-earth home in Corrales, New Mexico, updates the regional adobe archetype into a hallmark of sustainable...
The New Home on the Block That Uses 90% Less EnergyA Seattle engineer builds an energy-efficient house with an assist from a prototype smart-home system.
How Can Higher Education Build a Better Architect?In the 2010s, design/build programs were the cutting edge of architectural education.
5 Design Tips for a Better Night’s SleepIf 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.
5 Prefab Homes That Cost Less Than $20KThese prefab homes and kit dwellings break new ground for affordable housing.
5 Kitchen Renovations Done for Less Than $100KKitchen renovations can be daunting, but here’s some expert inspiration to get you going.
25 Handsome Bedroom Rugs for Less Than $700Add a splash of textile design to your bedroom—without going over budget.
25 Stylish Nursery Finds for Less Than $100Cozy cribs, diaper pails, board books, and tasteful storage accessories—check out these budget-friendly nursery products for your...
11 Glorious Rammed-Earth Homes That Celebrate the LandscapeThese resilient, rammed-earth homes show the soil’s true stripes.
11 Modern Prefab Homes That Cost Less Than $100,000On budget and on trend, these small, affordable prefab homes fill a huge hole in the housing marketplace.
Now There’s Proof That Tiny Homes Are Better HomesNew research shows that downsizing to a tiny home can cut your ecological footprint by 45%.
This Tiny A-Frame Cabin Is Available for Less Than $20KMounted on a portable trailer, the prefab Bivvi Cabin promises maximum off-grid adventure with a minimal footprint.
5 Camper, Trailer, and Bus Conversions for Less Than $30KA tight budget, a bunch of elbow grease, and a whole lot of love transform these campers, trailers, and buses into incredible...
These Spellbinding, Handcrafted Saunas and Cabins Start at Less Than $10KHandcrafted according to centuries-old technique, Estonian company Iglucraft’s shingled saunas and cabins are straight out of a...
An Airy, Historic Home in Sweden Is Listed For Less Than $700KIf you've ever dreamed of moving to Sweden, this newly renovated home could be your golden ticket.
11 Floor Lamps We Love for Less Than $250Illuminate your living room with these Dwell-approved lights that provide good design without a hefty price tag.
19 Coffee Tables We Love for Less Than $500Arrange your art books, position your coffee mugs, and display whatever else you’d like on these affordable coffee tables that we...
13 Mattresses We Love for Less Than $1,000Get a great night’s sleep with these über-comfy mattresses, all except one priced at less than $1,000 for a queen.
25 Pendant Lights We Love for Less Than $100These dashing designs are worth every penny.
The Best Father’s Day Gifts for Less Than $25Put a smile on his face this Sunday, June 19 with these thoughtful treasures that won’t break the bank.
16 Cuddly Throws We Love for Less Than $100Cozy mode: activated.
Grab This Adventure-Ready Tiny Home For Less Than $54KHit the road in style with this sleek, compact, and easy-to-move tiny home known as The Wanderer.
Snag This Adorable Revived Cottage in Detroit For Less Than $70KAbandoned since 2008, this two-bedroom abode was purchased earlier this year for only $1,000.
The Best Mother’s Day Gifts for Less Than $50Don’t worry, these presents only *look* expensive.
16 Places to Stay in Barcelona for Less Than $100 a NightStay in this vibrant city for less—without compromising comfort and style.
20 Ceiling Lights We Love for Less Than $100These affordable flushmounts and lighting fixtures will light up every room in style.
The Best Mother’s Day Gifts for Less Than $100She doesn’t need presents to know you love her, but it never hurts to be pampered.