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We break down the benefits and costs of laminate, wood, concrete, stainless steel, engineered quartz, granite, and marble.

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From sconces and pendants to track lights, we illuminate the seven basic types of lighting fixtures.

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If the idea of committing to a full room of wallpaper seems daunting, try this on for size.

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The greenest home is the one you already have.

Don’t just default to a gallery wall.

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We’ve got the scoop on everything you ever wanted to know about designing with rugs.

Mirror, mirror on the wall, what’s the fairest angle of them all?

It’s simple to make lasting changes to your home, wardrobe, and everyday life that are kind to the planet.

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Hang your flat screen on the wall to instantly upgrade your home theater.

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Whether you’re battling noise or are short on space, these guides can turn your office into a distraction-free zone.

Downsizing your life? Big benefits await.

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Instead of tossing those scraps in the compost bin, invest in your own countertop harvest.

Let there be light—a lot of it.

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Trade in that white canvas for a statement ceiling.

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If you’ve gotten the spring cleaning fever, put that newfound energy into good use with this ultimate eight-step guide.

Prefab is part of Dwell’s DNA—build a better future with our veritable tome of all things prefab.

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That statement sofa wasn’t meant to be a wallflower.

Want to get back to nature, but can’t leave your apartment? Become a plant parent.

From a shingled studio in Minneapolis to a two-bedroom guesthouse in L.A., these backyard projects are something to emulate.

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Unless you’re building a pillow fort, you only need a couple.

These no-fuss landscaping ideas yield gardens that practically take care of themselves.

Here are a few of our all-time tips on buying and selling your own modern dwelling.