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Explore - Design Ideas
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Inspired Design
The memory of designer Tobias Wong lived on at "Brokenoff Brokenoff," an exhibition hosted at Manhattan’s Gallery R’Pure. The show was composed of pieces interpreted by his...
written by: Jordan Kushins09.06.11 -
Trend Watch: Tint Meets Timber
Craftspeople will never deny the simple beauty of milled wood, but we've noticed a spate of vivid hues popping up against these natural grains.
written by: Jordan Kushins08.17.11 -
Get Out!
The sun is shining; birds are chirping; it's too darn hot inside, so go ahead and make yourself comfortable with these backyard accessories.
written by: Jordan Kushins06.01.11 -
Nature Calls
Whether you're on your way to the beach, the park, or just the back patio, we've got a few handy items to take along for the ride.
written by: Jordan Kushins06.01.11 -
8 Kitchen Measuring Tools
A pinch of this and a dollop of that are fine instructions for the seasoned chef but for the rest of us (especially the precision-oriented), a good set of measuring cups and spoons are essential....
written by: Miyoko Ohtake05.03.11 -
A Trivet Trove
To protect and serve: the slogan of any good trivet. Make sure your prized tabletop doesn't become singed from fresh-out-of-the-oven casseroles nor soggy from a tasty chilled delight. This oft...
written by: Diana Budds05.03.11 -
As You Light It
As You Light It is an exploration of lighting innovation through the lens of leading luminaries from theatre, urban planning, and residential design.
01.04.11 -
More Things to Make and Do
This year, delight your pals with a present you created yourself or gift them with materials for handiwork-to-be. It doesn't take much to get making! Here's a few of my tried-and-true faves and a...
written by: Jordan Kushins12.03.10 -
Birthday Fête Essentials
It's my favorite day of the year: My birthday. And for this very special holiday (yes, I consider it so), I've rounded up the perfect products for any fête d'anniversaire—especially...
written by: Miyoko Ohtake11.29.10 -
Turkey Day Tableware
It's just about turkey time so in the spirit of the holiday, we've put together some of our favorite tableware and serving plates to ease the kitchen-to-dining room heavy lifting.
written by: Miyoko Ohtake11.22.10 -
10 x 10: Dwell & Arkitip Artist Series
To celebrate our 10th anniversary here at Dwell, we've collaborated with art magazine Arkitip and asked 10 artists to produce illustrations of 10 houses featured in the magazine. Stop by the Dw...
11.16.10 -
10 Warm Throws
For the long autumn nights through the first signs of spring, here's a collection of blankets and throws to make your time inside on chilly days and nights nice and toasty warm.
written by: Jordan Kushins10.20.10 -
9 Dish Drainers
Dishes don't dry on their own and when you don't have a kitchen full of helpful towel-equipped guests at the ready, you're going to need a drying rack on which to place your freshly washed plates....
written by: Miyoko Ohtake08.10.10 -
The Full Spectrum
Dwell senior editor Aaron Britt delves into color through the decades in "The Full Spectrum" - offering up a whimsical introduction to the power of color and a practical guide to original...
08.02.10 -
Light it Up
There's much to be gleaned from the September 2010 issue's "Lighting 101", from the horrors of light pollution to the joys of organic LEDs. Thus inspired, we thought we'd present our...
07.21.10 -
10 Benches
April showers have brought May flowers and now is the ideal time to retreat to the outdoors and idle away spring's sunny afternoons. We've rounded up ten of our favorite benches that form the...
written by: Miyoko Ohtake05.03.10 -
Five Easy Pieces
Looking for a way to breathe a little new life into your living room, but don’t have the ducats? Sometimes the introduction of one new element—–be it in the realm of lighting,...
04.07.10 -
Small Time: Pieces That Do Double Duty
What’s the best way to deal with limited space? Find furniture that does double duty—–whether it’s a rolling cart that becomes a prep station and then a makeshift dining...
04.06.10 -
18 Dining Tables
Pull up a chair and feast on this collection of tables, prepared using only the freshest ingredients from our archives.
04.04.10 -
12 Sofas
We've combed through our archives to revisit an easy dozen of our favorite pieces, running the gamut from prim and proper to supple and slouchy.
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