How to Choose the Right Type of Kitchen Sink
Read on for all the pros and cons to keep in mind for an educated decision about installing a kitchen sink.
Let There Be Light: 4 Types of Kitchen Illumination
By layering different types of lighting in your kitchen, you boost not only its functionality, but also its level of warmth and...
20 Ultra-Plush Pillows for Every Type of Sleeper
Finding the right pillow for your sleeping style can be tough, but we’ve got the top picks that are sure to please.
The Best Last-Minute Gifts for Every Type of Dad
Calling all procrastinators: We’re here to help.
The Best Last-Minute Gifts for Every Type of Mom
There’s still time to find a thoughtful present that will light up her day.
How Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Change the Way We Eat?
Over the past 10 years, the troubling realities of the food supply chain became apparent.
You Can Buy a Vacation Home Using Bitcoin at This New Luxe Resort in Utah
A development near Park City is targeting millennial buyers by offering turnkey prefabs that start around $1,000,000—or the...
7 Basic Types of Lighting Fixtures—and When to Use Them
From sconces and pendants to track lights, we illuminate the seven basic types of lighting fixtures.
Guide to the 5 Main Window Types You Should Know
Despite its humble origin as a mere unglazed hole in a wall or ceiling, the window today has evolved to be one of the most...
Before & After: A Dark and Disjointed Los Angeles Cottage Sees the Light
Modus Development elevates a Highland Park dwelling with daylighting, archways, and a rooftop deck.
Getting Technical: 5 Types of Wood Joints You Should Know
No matter if a piece of furniture is big or small, plywood or solid, the type of joint used in production can make or break the...
22 Gifts for the Crunchy-Granola Types Who Are Always Up for an Adventure
Whether they’re an experienced backpacker or more of a car camper, the right gear makes all the difference.
A Whimsical, Charred-Wood Teahouse Stands on Stilts in Germany
Japanese architect Terunobu Fujimori’s latest teahouse creation floats among pine trees at the Museum Insel Hombroich.
How to Recognize Different Wood Species: A Guide to the 10 Most Common Types
Read on if you want to sound like a pro at identifying some of the most common species of wood.
3D Typography
Does the alphabet take on more meaning when it’s freed from the confines of cast-in-lead movable type, pen and paper, and the...
The 7 Main Roof Types—and What You Need to Know About Them
Whether it’s flat, gabled, butterfly, shed, gambrel, mansard, or hipped, the shape of a roof can have serious design and...
The 3 Types of Range Hoods—and How to Pick the Best One for Your Kitchen
For those who love to cook, the perfect range hood can make all the difference.
Going Circular Is the New Green—Here’s How Home Goods Companies Are Closing the Loop
From IKEA to Emeco, a growing number of businesses are slashing waste by putting it straight back into production.
Home for the Holidays? Here’s What You Need to Know About Traveling This Winter
With so much up in the air due to COVID-19, Americans are playing it safe when planning holiday vacations.
Just My Type
Heath’s latest collaboration with House Industries yields a clock whose box hints at the typographic treat inside.
The Legacy of the First Licensed Black Architect in Texas Lives Here
A compelling book details how John S. Chase impacted modernism through the low-slung Houston home he designed for his family with...
Subports: A Text-to-Buy Business
Will Robison and Jacob Krupnick believe that transforming basic transactions into “retail experiments” will change the rapport we...
15 Architectural Gingerbread Houses That Are Definitely Not Cookie Cutter
These tasty and tasteful gingerbread houses and campers take cues from the best in iconic architecture and design.
In Mongolia, a Traditional Housing Type Meets the Changing Realities of Its Residents
The country’s seminomadic herders have used tentlike, portable homes for millennia.
The Rise of the Kidney-Shaped Pool and Its Unexpected Impact on Skate Culture
Who knew the sport of skateboarding owed so much to Alvar Aalto?
Opinion: Will Our Future Be All-Electric?
Cities across the country are banning natural gas in new homes.
Dwell's New Look
Behind the Dwell Magazine Redesign
Desk Typography: A Font Based on the Open Office Plan
French designer Benoit Challand designs a cubicle-based font that dares you to rearrange the office.
The Sharing Economy Has Moved to Backyard Rentals—for Your Dog
While pet ownership and housing costs rise, Sniffspot helps you use someone else’s outdoor space as your private dog run.
A Legendary Wave Put Puerto Escondido On the Map. Now Overtourism Could Ruin It
Locals say development in this now buzzing Oaxacan town is reshaping their beloved break for the worse—but there’s still time to...
The Deep Dive: A New Type of New Orleans Porch
A garage door and screen facade add new life outside a historic district.
Boards, Battens, and Bevels: Wood Board Siding Types and Their Uses
Wood siding is one of the most prevalent and beneficial building materials on the market—not to mention its vast varieties that...
25 Cushy and Colorful Throw Pillows That Can Liven Up Your Space
Add a pop of pattern or a neutral accent to your living room, bedroom, and more.
Before & After: A Country Home Blossoms in the Ruins of an Old Stone Barn
Type rehabs a rundown stone structure into an elegant dwelling—and then sets about rewilding its site in the English countryside.
Snap Up This Converted Warehouse in London For $2.1M
Offering authentic loft living, this cleverly converted industrial home in East London is ideal for creative types.
A Bunker-Like Typography Studio Springs Up Beside a New Zealand Home
The owners of Klim Type Foundry commission a bold ADU that suits their needs to the letter.

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