It’s a common desire to have as much natural light in your home as possible—but it’s not always that easy to achieve.

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

Let there be light—a lot of it.

We turned to our panel of Dwell Pros for the answer—here's what they said.

We’ve gathered an assortment of work-from-home items that are as attractive as they are functional.

The budget-friendly and versatile material is a popular choice for good reason.

Don’t be held captive by screens in your own sanctuary.

Here's what you need to know before undergoing a building project with a contractor but no architect.

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

The small-but-mighty powder room is an opportunity to take design risks and flex your creative muscles.

You’ve heard the phrase “work smarter, not harder.” Here are quick, easy smart-home improvements you can knock out in one weekend.

Interior design photographers Lauren Pressey, Amy Bartlam, and Tessa Neustadt teach you how to prepare for—and execute—a flawless...

Prefab builders across the USA are striving for smarter, faster ways to make homes.

From handles and hinges to latches and catches, here's what you need to know about the different kinds of modern kitchen cabinet...

We bring you the long and short (and round) of the typical shapes that tiles come in.

These expert insights will help you navigate the dos and don’ts of the remodel process.

Accessory dwelling units help the city meet its density goals and extend housing options—but only after striking a...

If you’re designing or remodeling your bathroom, check out these out-of-the-box storage ideas your friends will want to copy.

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

From backsplashes to built-ins, or the best knife sets to even better cooktops, these resources will help guide you on your...

It’s easy to buy into the hype around shipping container homes, but there are some fundamentals you should know before going all...

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

Create a peaceful ambiance in your bedroom with these exemplary ceiling lighting designs.

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

The new owners of this modernist Dutchess County home approached it by making intentional furniture choices and focusing in on...

Columns, colonnades and pillars are back in style (again).

Itching to take a crack at fixing up an old, run-down property? Read these renovation tips first.

A new pilot program by the city to add housing has yet to catch on—but that could soon change.

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

Big dreams of downsizing? Check out these affordable tiny homes.

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.

Although the origins of terrazzo go back to ancient Egypt, the material as we know it today was developed by builders in Venice,...

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

From fabric choices to pleating, interior designers break down how to select the ideal curtains—and how much you should budget.

Downsizing your life? Big benefits await.