Baton Rouge Oasis
On a lot nobody, particularly the city of Baton Rouge, could love, architect David Baird created an oasis for his family and his...
How to Create a Modern Outdoor Oasis to Enjoy Year-Round
Summer may have come and gone, but with the right design and setting, the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors remains...
Architectural Tour of Baton Rouge
I was down in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, earlier this week to report on a house for the November issue of Dwell.
A Renovated Modernist Oasis in the French Riviera
Once home to modernist architect Barry Dierks, this historic home overlooking the Mediterranean Sea gets some functional updates...
A Minimalist Mykonos Oasis Seeks $9.1M
From an infinity pool overlooking the Aegean to an outdoor theater, this home has it all.
Vacation Home in the California Desert is a Modernist Oasis
A Canadian family’s getaway in the California desert.
Cling to Summer a Little Longer at This Indoor Oasis
In Silicon Valley, an indoor swim spa-and-exercise room offers a soothing escape.
A Breakthrough Renovation Turns a Brick Home Into a Desert Oasis
A design dream team connects a 1980s dwelling to its spectacular site in Paradise Valley, Arizona
This Minimalist, Solar-Powered Home Is a True Desert Oasis
Designed to amplify connections with the desert, a low-lying courtyard house nestles into the landscape.
This Barn-Like Oasis Nails Rustic Modern Living
Walker Warner Architects plays with metals and woods to create a barn home that pays homage to its Portola Valley roots, with a...
This Backyard Triumphs Over Trouble to Become an Oasis of Calm
Prompted by a collapsing retaining wall, a couple transform their Hollywood Hills backyard into a modern retreat.
A Serene Indoor/Outdoor Oasis Rises on a Lakeshore in Ontario
A family wanted to prioritize outdoor living and easy social gatherings in their new home—so Toronto firm MJMA delivered a...
Create Your Personal Oasis With U by Moen Shower
A new cloud-based, smart shower system by Moen allows you to customize, save, and remotely control your showers for the perfect,...
A Dull Stucco Home Becomes a Modern California Oasis
Christian Rice Architects transformed a Spanish-style dud into a lofty, contemporary gem.
This Small Slate Cabin Rental is the Ultimate Outdoor Oasis
Set in an agrarian landscape of hills, pastures, and lush green valleys, the Slate Cabin is a quiet retreat inspired by its...
This Shady Oasis Is a Garden, Garage, and Office All Rolled Into One
In a leafy Boston suburb, a place to park cars and repair vintage scooters grows into a bucolic sanctuary.
This Charming Country Oasis Overlooks a 50-Acre Park in the Heart of Dallas
Architect Bentley Tibbs crafts a cozy Texas home with verdant views, an art studio, and five different porches.
A Breezy Los Angeles Home With a Backyard Oasis Lists for $3.7M
This Los Feliz home has an elegant interior that flows right into the inviting backyard.
This Catalan Home’s Stone Facade Hides a Secret Oasis
Amid the rolling green hills, ancient architecture, and winding, narrow streets of Catalonia sits a light-filled sanctuary with a...
A Vintage Los Angeles Home Is Beautifully Revived Into an Airy Oasis
Dubbed the “Monster House” for its previously unruly condition, this renovated 1905 home just hit the market for $1.2M.
Vivid Accent Colors Turn This Tiny Abode Into a Dreamy Oasis
A design duo transform their Manhattan apartment from dark and cramped to sleek and loft-like.
A Collapsing Cabin in Joshua Tree Gets Revamped Into a Desert Oasis
Thanks to an extensive DIY renovation, a 480-square-foot homestead in Joshua Tree, California, receives a stunning new look.
An Architect Builds His Own Backyard Oasis From Salvaged Materials
In a Brooklyn backyard, an off-duty architect builds a structure that tests his attention to the little things.
An Architect’s Family Home in Costa Rica Is a Self-Sustaining Oasis
With lush gardens, solar panels, and a recycled-water system, the off-grid home of architect Rodolfo Tinoco is equipped to fend...
A Steep, Sloping Lot Becomes a Hillside Family Oasis in San Francisco
Perched high above the city, John Maniscalco’s Tank Hill Residence celebrates the dual experience of engaging with, as well as...
A 1960s Mediterranean in Spain Becomes an Indoor/Outdoor Oasis for Three Sisters
Las Tres Marias features a series of arches, terra-cotta tiles, and opened-up interiors that provide the sisters with a breezy...
Muted Tones Mingle With Light and Shadows to Form a Quiet Mexican Oasis
In San Miguel de Allende, a retired couple uncover serenity in a calm, contemporary weekend retreat.
A Desert Oasis Designed by a Frank Lloyd Wright Apprentice Lists for $1.5M
Having had only two owners since its completion in 1960, the home retains its original turquoise-colored rafters and breezy...
A San Francisco Oasis Designed by William Wurster Asks $6.9 Million
An organic palette makes up this serene midcentury retreat, which is surrounded by verdant gardens.
I-Beam Transforms a Humdrum Long Island Home Into a Calm Oasis
After years of incongruous add-ons and remodels, a tired abode finally gets a cohesive revamp.
Before & After: A Los Angeles Bungalow Opens to a Gorgeous Garden Oasis
Design, Bitches turns a typical Atwater Village home into a lush hideaway with a new, cedar-clad guesthouse.
A Couple Buy a Collapsing Cabin for $7K in Joshua Tree and Revamp it Into a Desert Oasis
Thanks to an extensive DIY renovation, a 480-square-foot homestead in Joshua Tree, California, receives a stunning new look.
Wild California Meets Manicured Japan in This Family’s Backyard Garden Oasis
A couple transform their backyard into a botanical children’s playland and an ideal entertaining spot.
An Emerging Architect Turns a Victorian Terrace House Into a Lush Inner-City Oasis
This luminous Melbourne home makes the most of a tight floor plan on a small, inner-city site.
Fashion Designer Philip Lim’s NYC Loft Is a Book-Filled Oasis
Floor-to-ceiling bookcases are the backbone of Philip Lim’s apartment—and the titles are organized via photographic memory.
Rising Woodworker Aleksandra Zee Carves Out an Earthy Oasis in the Bay Area
We pay a visit to the Oakland, California, home and studio of rising artist Aleksandra Zee, who shares how warm, natural hues and...

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