Consider these five design tools the next time you’re embarking on a new design project.

Read this before you embark on a project working alongside a contractor and an architect.

Can lights can be mood killers, but there are ways to mellow them out.

Embodied energy, gray water, black water, carbon footprint—the list of sustainable design terms goes on and on, and we're here to...

Rest assured knowing your renovation project is in good hands by asking a potential contractor these key questions during an...

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

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

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

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

Avoid unwanted surprises and dodge disappointment by following these six easy tips for buying furniture online.

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

Use this as a guide to finding the right architect for your new home or renovation—and what to expect during the process.

Never hire a builder or contractor without first asking these essential questions.

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

These home renovation tips will help you avoid any unnecessary problems, costs, and headaches that can sometimes come along with...

Buying a property is one of the biggest purchases you can make.

Top interior designers weigh in on what to look for in a living room sofa—and what it should ultimately cost.

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

Peek inside some of our favorite designers’ home offices, and get their tips for creating a successful WFH setup (or mindset) of...

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

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

How hard could it be to cut a hole in the wall? Drop the power tools and read this before you attempt to let there be (more)...

With a little elbow grease, a few YouTube tutorials, and only a couple harrowing missteps, I’m bringing my apartment back to its...

Even if you live in a cave, there’s a way to give your plants the light they need to live.

Brooklyn design duo Jordan Slocum and Barry Bordelon emphasize fun and fearlessness when it comes to tackling any home project,...

If financial, mental, or social obstacles are keeping you from buying your first home, here’s how to get past them.

You know to cut back on “unnecessary expenses,” but here are the tips that you may have missed.

Indoor plants need a little more than water, light, and love. Here’s what you can do to help yours thrive.

When you and your partner just can’t agree on what color to paint the walls, treating your conversations like therapy can help...

This decidedly unsexy piece of home technology is an investment—but it’s a worthy one that’ll save you money for years to come.

When I needed a dining table and couldn’t find one that suited my needs, I took matters into my own hands.

Babies are wonderful, but the stuff that you need to keep them safe, less so. Here's how to do it without compromising your style.

How to build (and tend) your very own pile of green gold.

When will rising interest rates affect prices? Who should buy a house now? Who shouldn't? And what to do if you're renting? We...

Turn some unused real estate into the lush, verdant oasis of your dreams.

Some small adjustments to your living space will make a big difference to theirs.