The radiant space in Emeryville features 19-foot ceilings, exposed wood beams, and a gabled skylight.

Dishwashers don’t seem to hold the same cache as some of the more lust-worthy kitchen appliances (looking at you, gas ranges).

A modern, gabled home in Austin is designed to feel like a "leftover railroad house that had been repurposed."

A family’s house outside the hustle of Amsterdam makes the most of local materials and forms.

The picks include a chartreuse-yellow woven bench swing by Paola Lenti and an outdoor pouffe by Maria Vinka.

These unexpected windows featuring unconventional shapes and surprising locations will have you rethinking the possibilities of...

Summer is coming, and we are more than ready.

These spare homes turn our minimalist dreams into a stylish reality.

On Washington's lush Bainbridge Island, one community strives for quality of life as a sustainable initiative.

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

Ah, the Golden State! From the mountains to the ocean, these California homes take modern architecture and design to the next...

Despite its humble origin as a mere unglazed hole in a wall or ceiling, the window today has evolved to be one of the most...

Located on a corner lot, this two-bedroom cottage blends old with new in Sydney, Australia.

Oozing with bright, cheerful vibes, this revamped apartment captures the nostalgia of hanging out at your cool grandmother’s...

These airy abodes utilize immense windows to usher the outdoors in. Take a peek at our editor's favorite picks from the Dwell...

First impressions of a home often take place as you approach the front door, where you're eventually given a glimpse inside as...

Louvers, jalousies, frits, awnings, and exterior shutters—learn about some of the best-looking and effective ways to achieve a...

From wall-sized swinging doors to two-story roll-ups, these portals help you make a big entrance.

Made up of three modernized kodas, this wood-clad cottage features bright, minimalist interiors.

Balancing Barn, a cantilevered rental house in England that sleeps eight guests, offers countryside views of both the ground and...

These modern apartment designs prove that creativity can be found in all shapes and sizes.

A “tree house” of clean lines, ample glass, and thoughtful ingenuity lets a Washington, DC–area family and a stream of weekend...

Sparks are flying in these modern fireplace designs.

Set on Lake Rummelsburg is a modern floating home that features wraparound windows, offering spectacular views of Berlin.

The term "clerestory" is applicable to Egyptian temples, where the lighting of the hall of columns was obtained over the stone...

After noticing a number of projects that feature interesting circular windows, we decided it's time to give them a moment in the...

Thomas Balaban Architect (TBA) radically updates a traditional farmhouse and adds a cedar-clad addition that charms through...

A decades-long housing policy that segregated U.S. cities still plagues Black communities today.

With extensive glazing along the facade, the property in Corona Del Mar needed a solution that would not detract from views or...

Designed by architect Claude Oakland in 1963, the model home in Concord, California, features a classic pitched roof and a...

Whether constructed in the '50s and '60s or paying homage to the style, these homes from the Dwell community love midcentury...

For some people, building a house may seem like a daunting commitment to permanence—a kind of spatial lockdown.

Say goodbye to red eyes—these naturally filtered swimming pools stay clean without chlorine.

Graypants Studio’s Wick is a portable, rechargeable LED light with the glow of a candle flame.

The benefits of using local stone in a building's structure are multifold.

A new principal suite at the Teaberry Residence by Cary Bernstein Architect realizes the full potential of a site in Tiburon,...