Paint it Black
This family of cost-conscious Hamburgers (freshly back in Germany after years abroad) converted a kitschy turn-of-the-century...
Say Goodbye to the Way You Shop for Paint—the Warby Parkers of the Paint World Have Arrived
Two new direct-to-consumer paint companies are shaking up the industry and making us rethink the way we approach painting our...
These Paint Colors Will Dominate Our Homes in 2022
We spoke to industry experts about the shades that will define the coming year—and how these hues can dictate our moods.
30 All-Black Exterior Modern Homes
Although some may initially think that the color black might evoke a dark and ominous architectural mood, it's actually a great...
6 Low-VOC Pink Paint Colors
Cover bare walls with any of these six rose-colored options from Sherwin-Williams, Devine Colors, and Glidden.
My House: No Surface Is Safe From Paint—or Wallpaper—in Marita White’s Wild Seattle Home
During the pandemic, the schoolteacher harnessed the power of color to transform her early-1900s home and her life.
15 Modern Homes with Black Exteriors
For many, the color black is not the first thing that comes to mind when designing a home. However, don't let it scare you.
7 Paint Colors That Nail the Midcentury-Modern Look
From the cheerful hues of the 1950s to the softer, earthier shades that were popular in the 1960s, these paint colors will give...
6 Modern Paint Colors That Make a Bold Statement
Get inspired by these bold colors that speak volumes when it comes to marrying style with personality.
This Black Prefab Cabin in Uruguay “Melts” Into the Woods
The modular design by iHouse is clad with sustainably sourced wood in a black finish, making it at home with the forest in more...
Top 10 Black Gable Homes of 2020
A dramatic take on an archetypal shape, these pitch-roofed residences cut a striking figure.
Watch: Two L.A. Brothers Nail the Secrets of Limewash Paint
The sibling owners of Portola perfect a limewash that gives walls the rich character of aged plaster.
A Black Gable Home Opens Wide to the Appalachian Landscape
Desai Chia Architecture draws upon rural architecture to create an austere retreat that frames spectacular vistas.
15 Black Cabins That Make the Case for Dark Exteriors
These cozy cabins feature muted black exteriors that complement their natural settings.
A Black Timber Tiny Home Brings Attitude to Amsterdam
Clad in wax-covered pine, this 645-square-foot dwelling is striking on the outside and endlessly charming on the inside.
32 Black Gable Houses With Seriously Witchy Vibes
If any homes could conjure the Halloween spirit, it would be these all-black haunts.
Nine Black Concrete Volumes Form This Mexican Retreat
Arranged to preserve existing trees and form an interior courtyard, these concrete structures are balanced by warm, wood...
This Modern Matte Black Cabin Is a Dreamy Weekend Retreat
Tucked away in Basque Country, Heva is a tiny prefab cabin that opens up to the landscape.
This Matte Black London Home Is Topped With a Wildflower Meadow
This award-winning, eco-friendly family home is an inspiring infill case study in southeast London.
6 Black Tiny Homes That Blend In Seamlessly With Nature
These compact dwellings melt into their surroundings with muted black exteriors.
A 1920s Barcelona Flat Trades Confining Walls for a Green-Painted Partition
Architecture office AMOO revitalizes a 650-square-foot bachelor pad with a focus on light and color.
30 Black-and-White Kitchens That Make a Bold Impression
Black-and-white kitchens are clean, modern, and anything but boring, as these photos show.
Small Box Home With Black Metal Facade in Japan
Drawing on an inherited plot of land, his father’s steel company, and his brother-in-law’s architectural know-how, Motoshi...
20 Stellar Gifts From Black-Owned Businesses
Shop small and support local, Black-owned businesses we love.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Black Oak Bench
Make the perfect bench for a dining room or entryway with this easy-to-follow video and guide.
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Bewitching Black Exteriors
Black is the new black.
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Sleek Black Kitchens
These modern kitchens adhere to the mantra, “black is the new black.” Glean some renovation inspiration from the homes that...
A Paint Pro Shares Her Favorites for Keeping a Colorful, Happy Home
We spoke with Natalie Ebel, cofounder of paint company Backdrop, about the home essentials that elevate her everyday life in Los...
A Black Gable Cantilevers Over the Entrance to This Rhode Island Home
The bold yet minimalist residence sits lightly on the land and engages with the surrounding scenery.
An Angular Black Cabin Rises From the Woods Near Vancouver
Inspired by Japanese ryokans and American coastal communities of the ’70s, an architect’s tranquil retreat embraces the wild.
This Matte Black Cabin Was Built for Roughly the Cost of a Standard Sedan
A young architecture studio designs and builds a tiny, minimalist retreat in La Unión, Chile.
Paint it Black: One Couple's Journey to Minimalism
The prospect of retirement doesn’t just signal the end of a career; it offers the chance to recalibrate and re-prioritize in life.
A Black-Gable Bush Retreat Celebrates the Humble Australian Shed
Australian architect Roger Nelson spent almost a decade designing a home for his family in Lorne before teaming up with DREAMER...
An Angular Black Cabin in Coastal France Honors the Bucolic Landscape
Designed by two Bordeaux-based architects as their family vacation home, the 850-square-foot structure sits on raised platforms...
My House: The Founders of Backdrop Paint Accentuate the Charms of Their Spanish-Style Home
Leaving New York City for the sunnier climes of Los Angeles, color connoisseurs Natalie and Caleb Ebel play up the historic...
Clad in Black, This Minimalist, Japanese-Inspired Home Asks $1.7M
This monochromatic home in Southern California stands out for so many reasons.

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