It’s a fate some say is worse than death. Here’s how to prevent it.

Instead of adding to your never-ending “to be read” list, consider tackling your overflowing bookshelves first.

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

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

So you can take the perfect shelfie.

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

Top designers dish on the best countertop materials for your kitchen—and their attendant price tags.

Hint: layered lighting can work wonders.

The greenest home is the one you already have.

Need a change of scenery? Try forming new plant cliques.

Trade in those warped doors and stained shelves for a crisp new look.

Any way you slice it, these are your kitchen essentials.

Call it cable camouflage.

Be honest—are you really using that herb infuser?

With the rapid evolution of the smart home, has privacy become just another setting?

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

Designer Joyce Downing Pickens of JDP Interiors knows that a neutral palette can be boring when done wrong.

Whether it be earthy stoneware or durable enamel, here’s how to select—and budget for—a tasteful setting.

Read on if you want to sound like a pro at identifying some of the most common species of wood.

From traditional Falu red to buttercup yellows, these hues recall Nordic landscapes.

At a time when stress levels are rising, adding a touch of greenery to the bathroom can elevate both your space and your mood.

Wall sconces are versatile, space-saving fixtures that can act as functional art in the home.

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

This divisive design decision isn’t for everyone, but it could be a quick (and cheap) update that’ll transform your space.

There’s a reason people have been customizing the Swedish meatball purveyor’s furniture for decades.

All it took was an orbital sander, some elbow grease, and determination to see it through.

We asked a designer for some colorful options—and she found a hue for you, whether it’s greige, chartreuse, or something in...

It’s been painted as one of the easier home design refreshes you can make. My takeaway? Call a professional.

You’re surveying your yard with trepidation, wondering: Can I actually design this myself?

Take this to Home Depot (or your landscape architect) before you get the garden hose.

I gave up my apartment and much of my old life in exchange for a valuable lesson—learned via sweat equity—about where our...

You’re going to need a putty knife and an awful lot of patience.

My least-favorite stool gets a new lease on life, thanks to the transformative power of a medium beloved by cottagecore...

Are you into seasonal cheer but have no idea where to start? Let’s talk about it.

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

Show your plants you truly care by whipping up a bespoke pile of dirt for them to thrive in.