11 Hidden Beds in Small Homes
Not everyone has the luxury of having multiple bedrooms in their homes—but that’s nothing to lose sleep over.
This Puget Sound Fortress Is Braced For a Tsunami
Situated in a high-velocity flood zone on Camano Island in Washington's Puget Sound, this home is a force of its own.
5 Hidden Home Bars
Sit back, relax, and imagine enjoying a cocktail shaken up in your own home bar—and then imagine it disappearing for an easy and...
Own a Brilliantly Converted Brick Fortress in England For $1.5M
Adapted from a decaying defense tower from the Napoleonic era, this RIBA award-winning home in Suffolk has a surprisingly crisp...
This Secluded Concrete Fortress Near L.A. Could Be Yours for $1.89M
Perched in the Tehachapi Mountains, the 80-acre compound boasts dramatic views and celebrity ties.
A Stylish Hostel in a Historic Czech Fortress Starts at $16 a Night
Located in a horseshoe-shaped fortress from the 17th century, the Long Story Short Hostel offers modern accommodations in a...
This Enigmatic Home in Vancouver Has a Hidden Entrance
Although it’s “veiled” from the street, the light-filled hideaway amplifies its connection to the outdoors.
A Lush Garden Is the Hidden Heart of This Courtyard House
Garden and living spaces blend together in this Australian dwelling which inverts the classic wraparound veranda.
Surrounded by a Marshy Forest, This Fortress-Like Home Asks $1.7M in Virginia
The current owner spent two years updating the glassy interior to create a timeless, modernist look.
A Folded Steel Roof Shields a Fortress-Like Abode in Nova Scotia
Protected from the harsh coastal climate, Treow Brycg boasts stunning seaside views without compromising privacy.
An Old Belgian Fortress Breathes New Life as a Charming B&B
With barracks dating back to 1785, this former fort has been carefully renovated and extended to now house a family, as well as...
This Glass Pied-à-Terre Is Hidden in a Belgian Garden
Concealed by historic buildings in the center of Ghent, this light-filled hideaway sits in the backyard of an existing house.
Bookshelves Conceal Hidden Rooms in This Secret-Filled Backyard Studio
Harrison Design creates a dreamy work studio for screenwriter Matthew Michael Carnahan’s home in Arlington, Virginia.
The Renovation of a Canadian Farmhouse Uncovers a Log Cabin Hidden Inside
Adapting to the discovery, VFA Architecture + Design incorporates the room in the renovation of this southern Ontario retreat.
This Off-Grid Prefab Cabin Boasts a Hidden Hot Tub
Dramatically wrapped in dark spruce panels, this self-sustaining tiny home in North Slovakia is the ultimate escape.
8 Small and Unexpected Garden Oases Hidden in the Middle of Cities
These urban refuges effectively use greenery, water features, and delicate lighting in every inch of their modest spaces to...
A Hidden Mezzanine Keeps This Narrow SoHo Loft Looking Crisp
The undulating walls of this light-filled loft reference the building’s past life as a silk warehouse.
Two Designers Polish Up a Hidden Gem in the Woods of Connecticut
Stewart-Schafer founders Christine Stucker and James Veal revamp a custom 1984 home—and then turn a decrepit nearby shed into a...
A Hidden Passageway Makes Each Room in This Berlin Flat a Private Destination
In Berlin, architect Itay Friedman thinks inside of the box to create a flexible flat optimized for privacy.
A Hidden Penthouse Sits Atop a Historic Cast-Iron Building in New York
Located in Tribeca, this residential development consists of a complete renovation and new construction—both concealed behind one...
Stay in a Modern, Industrial Home That’s Hidden Inside a Traditional Tuscan Villa
Behind this villa’s classic Tuscan facade lies a cool, monochromatic, contemporary vacation home.
A Hidden Fireman’s Pole Is Just One of This Portuguese Home’s Many Delights
Balancing the need for privacy with a neighborhood connection, this introspective residence in Lisbon invests in useful—yet...
A Silent Movie Star’s Hidden Post-and-Beam Retreat Reappears on the Market for $2.1M
Tucked away amongst majestic trees near Los Angeles, the 1953 home is an unexpected urban sanctuary.
Judy Garland’s Former L.A. Home Comes with Hidden Rooms and Hollywood Glamour Stories
Owned by numerous stars since the ’40s, the two-property estate is back on the market for $6.13M.
Hidden in Plain View
A digitally fabricated design in London boasts secret compartments for coralling the trappings of a modern workspace.
House of the Week: The Secret Fortress Next Door
Every week, we highlight one amazing Dwell home that went viral on Pinterest.
This Renovated Sydney Home Feels Like a Superhero’s Secret Lair
An award-winning renovation and addition offer a pair of introverted homeowners the sanctuary they crave.
Hidden Heroes Hits London
Hidden Heroes, a traveling exhibit celebrating masterful design as applied to the everyday object, has touched down in London at...
Timbuk2 Hidden Series
The problem with reusable bags is actually reusing them.
A Historic Fortress in Greece Becomes a Ruggedly Handsome Home
Etsi Architects reversed a renovation that turned it into a motel in the ’60s, uncovering beautiful stonework and enhancing its...
Explore A Floating Fortress in 'Another Great Day At Sea'
Writers in Residence by Visual Editions goes behind closed doors to give architecture fans an intriguing longread.
An Austin Midcentury Welcomes a Discreet Home Office Addition
From the outside, you would never know this flexible working/entertaining space even exists.
New York's Hidden Graphic Design Gem
The Herb Lubalin Study Center of Design and Typography is an appointment only, below ground showcase of one of the best...
The Remote 14th-Century Bhutanese Fortress Steeped in Buddhist Heritage
Photographer Matt Dutile travels to the hills of central Bhutan to explore sacred sites like Ogyen Choling, a carefully preserved...
An Architect Couple Create Their Ideal Family Home in London
This renovated London home is filled with daylight, hidden nooks, and clever storage solutions.
11 Transforming Apartments That Make the Most of Minuscule Spaces
With shifting configurations and hidden compartments, these incredible apartments transform to suit their owners’ needs.

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