Venetian Vicissitude
Shedding a past filled with farmhouses and ornamentation, Dawn Farmer and Pierre Kozely decided to embrace simplicity— and...
This Venetian Apartment Is Bursting With Incredible European Furnishings
A renovation breathes new life into an apartment and its access stairwell in a historic Venetian building.
Architect Peter Gluck’s Ode to the Venetian Oarlock
He believes there’s beauty and a lesson for today in a centuries-old craft.
Journey by Design: A Local’s Guide to Venice During the 2017 Biennale
Follow us as we share insights and tips on how to eat, sightsee, and speak like a Venetian during this year's Biennale.
Live Large in This Indoor-Outdoor Rancho Santa Fe Estate, Listed for $29M
Perched atop a 14-acre plateau, the 15,000-square-foot home offers a peaceful sanctuary—just steps away from the Pacific Ocean.
11 Trendy Home Accessories for the Terrazzo Aficionado
The speckled finish is having a major moment—here’s how to bring it into your home.
Want to Make a Bold First Impression? Paint Your Front Door a Vibrant Hue
Go big—these bright front door colors are equal parts sophisticated, playful, and daring.
7 Moroccan-Style Spaces With Tadelakt Accents
Tadelakt, or traditional Moroccan plaster, brings texture and earthiness to these homes.
A Waterfront Home With a Private Dock Asks $6.38M in Northern California
The Tiburon residence’s arched windows and terraces look out over the San Francisco Bay.
Sneak Peek of Renzo Piano’s New Stunning Oceanfront Condominiums in Miami’s North Beach
Renzo Piano Building Workshop is positioning a new private residential building as the "beacon" on Miami's North Beach, nestled...
A New Experiential Hostel in Austin Offers Unique Lodging in a Restored Railway Hotel
A new “experiential hostel” combines boutique hotel design, amenities, and service with the energy and community that's typically...
San Francisco’s Most Expensive Home Is a $46M Penthouse Over the Facebook Offices
The 7,000-square-foot Grand Penthouse sits at the top floor of the same building that houses Facebook’s and Instagram’s offices.
Child’s Play: Designing a Polished, All-Ages Playscape
Can a home that encourages creativity, exploration, and fun still look grown-up?
Hunter Douglas Remains the Ace of Shades With Two New Designer Collections
Eye-catching patterns, colors, and handcraft in the brand’s latest soft goods will dress up your windows.
Budget Breakdown: This Revamped New Orleans Home Is Part Urban Loft and Part Cathedral
A classic Big Easy house with a fanciful facade gets a $427K renovation that balances authenticity and imagination.
An Architect’s Dream Kitchen Channels SoCal’s Laid-Back Vibes With a Fusion of Homey Materials
Eric Olsen layered lustrous finishes with warm wood surfaces to create an inviting space for friends and family.
A Helpful Guide to Living Room Lighting
Even if your living area is endowed with ample natural daylight, it's imperative to think carefully about lighting to make sure...
A Home High Above Lake Austin Balances Perfect Views With a Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic
Transparent walls and Japanese design cues define this renovated home in an Austin suburb.
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Revved-Up Garages
Attention automotive enthusiasts: these finely tuned garages from the Dwell community caught our editor’s eye this week.
Discover One of the Most Colorful Streets in Buenos Aires
The mosaics and murals of Pasaje Lanín, the ongoing work of artist Marino Santa Maria, are representative of the creative...
A Designer Swaps His 1950s House for a Bright and Airy Home Built Around a Pool
This East Austin home has a flowing, open plan that makes entertaining a breeze.
Outside Paris, a 19th-Century House Conceals a Minimalist Tableau Rich With Color
In a nature preserve, two creative directors design a colorful country home.
10 Tips for Hanging Art in Your Home—and Our Picks for Creating Fearless Walls
Hanging art on your walls doesn’t have to be a stressful experience—instead, it should be a fun and inspiring creative challenge.
A Rock Star Design Team Takes a Home in British Columbia From “Spec” to Spectacular
In Whistler, a design-loving couple tasks a team of designers to turn a spec home into a bespoke family residence that’s all...
10 Items Glass Guru Sophie Lou Jacobsen Can’t Stop Raving About
We speak with the designer about the everyday goods that are bringing her joy.
Kaleidoscopic Cabinet
A dazzling display of colored windows wraps the custom-furniture-filled Venice, California, home of architect Lorcan O’Herlihy.
Salone del Mobile 2021 Delivers Exactly What We’ve Been Missing
After being postponed last year, the Milan Furniture Fair returns with human connection at its material core.
Lord Nelson’s Estate Hits the Market for £2.8M (And It Looks Exactly Like You Think It Does)
Known as Rudhall Manor, the Grade I–listed home spans nearly 15,000 square feet and comes with 10 acres of manicured gardens.
This Stunning Alys Beach Home for Sale Could Easily Be Mistaken for Mykonos
This welcoming courtyard home features warm, neutral hues and a dramatic arch for $8.4M.
A Contemporary Dallas Home Designed for Art Lovers Asks $2.9M
Venetian plaster walls and a custom art-display system are among the exquisite details of this Max Levy–designed home.
You’d Never Believe This Bali-Inspired Home, Asking $2.1M, Is in Atlanta
Its black cladding, Brazilian black slate flooring, an indoor/outdoor plan, and a heated saltwater pool will transport you to the...
Santa Barbara’s Weird and Wonderful Whale House Lists for a Whopping $3.25M
Yes, the 1970s home is shaped like a cetacean—and its tail is a 75-foot-long lap pool.
$1.85M Will Land You the Tallest Home in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Set on a landscaped 1.56-acre lot, the 9,400-square-foot house dates back to 1886.
Quartzite Counters and Cedar Cladding Come Standard in These $65K Tiny Homes
The 200-square-foot unit by Clever Tiny Homes also figures in storage and a Murphy bed that don’t dominate the floor plan.
Architect Rick Cook Designed a Home for His Family—Then Discovered Someone Had Done It Better
A ’70s residence in upstate New York by Charles P. Winter gave Cook and his wife the perfect starting point for a sensitive...
Artistic Touches Permeate This Atlanta Home, Asking $4.5M
This home seamlessly blends modern elegance with timeless sophistication.

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