An architect with a taste for unconventional living spaces creates a small house at lofty heights with a starring view.

Who doesn't love high ceilings? We sure do. High ceilings are modern, sleek, and make any space look infinitely bigger.

These sun-filled dwellings blur the boundaries between the interior spaces and their surroundings.

Whether you have a small deck in the city or a massive pool in the suburbs, having a standout backyard can be a game changer for...

Being inventive goes a long way in this year’s list of our top DIY-design solutions.

At just 430 square feet, an artist's retreat takes advantage of the surrounding scenery to define interior spaces without...

By opening up the atrium of a historic residence in Chicago, an architect shows it may take more than a first (or second) draft...

Rustic, sleek, or colorful, these stunning modern exterior designs know how to make a good first impression.

Kolbe Windows & Doors gives a midcentury house a fresh outlook on its surroundings.

Transparent walls and Japanese design cues define this renovated home in an Austin suburb.

By pooling their resources and giving their architect complete creative control, two busy Mexico City–based brothers built a...

Working with a limited footprint, a daunting slope, and killer views, architect Bruce Bolander went vertical with a secluded...

As a bridge between indoors and outdoors, floor-to-ceiling windows introduce light, views, and a contemporary touch to homes of...

A Baltimore father builds a house with accessibility in mind—and finds a new calling in the process.

Designed to “take a beating,” the modern interiors of this Seattle home have been crafted to withstand the wear-and-tear of young...

Eco-friendly features like solar panels and rainwater catchments keep this retreat's environmental footprint small.

Floor-to-ceiling windows wrap the second level, providing a panoramic perspective over rolling green hills.

Perched on Mount Martha in Victoria, Three Angle House captures impressive vistas.

Megowan Architectural orients the concrete-and-wood Two Angle House on the Mornington Peninsula to best capture views of the sea...

From floor-to-ceiling windows to expansive glazing and endless views, these abodes will instantly make your jaw drop with...

While barrel vaulting adds height and drama to any space, the lasting brilliance of the form lies in its simple structure and...

Comprised of farm buildings laid out in a cruciform plan with a courtyard in the middle, this converted barn with cathedral-like...

These lakeside, riverside, and seaside homes embrace their proximity to water in a refreshing way.

Kick back, relax, and soak in the views of these stellar homes from the Dwell community that caught our editor's eye this week.

When it comes to creating an indoor/outdoor feeling in your home, a set of floor-to-ceiling windows is the key ingredient to...

Deck the halls with seasonal trimmings that are classic and a little kitschy.

In The Lookout, Hybrid Architecture inverts the floor plan of a typical home to best take advantage of a sloped site.

Yurts inspire nature-immersed ideas of escaping the trappings of urban living—usually while enjoying cool breezes, icy beverages,...

Mining inspiration from the mountains of West Texas, two architects burrow a home into the terrain.

A new outlook for a Buff, Straub and Hensman gem perched high above Los Angeles.

Designed by Argentine firm Alarcia Ferrer Arquitectos, this holiday home offers sweeping views and two separate autonomous levels...

A robust Cor-Ten steel home rises from the rugged landscape.

A Connecticut home with a notable architectural legacy gets an expansive update for a family of six.

In the Australian bush, a sculptor and an architect collaborate on a house built to withstand fire.

Located in the wine region of Benguela Cove, this modern family retreat is well suited to make the most of its unique natural...

A Melbourne family home is renovated to include a granny flat for the husband’s parents and strengthen its connection to...