Handmade Nation
Like the Arts and Crafts movement that exploded at the turn of the century, today's DIY revolution is a return to community and...
Hand-Made Houses
Here at Dwell, we love houses with a good backstory.
Spend an Epic Night Stargazing at the Nation’s First Bubble Hotel
Set in the Chihuahuan Desert, Basecamp Terlingua offers visitors a unique, off-the-grid escape.
Los Angeles Crowned Nation’s Smoggiest City—For the 19th Time
Los Angeles retains its dubious title as the nation’s capital for dirty air.
The Block Shop Sisters Launch Their Framed Woodblock Prints at Rachel Comey's L.A. Boutique
Hopie and Lily Stockman, the two sisters behind Block Shop, celebrate handmade artistry by launching their first collection of...
Pinterest Inspired Home Includes Niche Modern Kitchen Pendant Lights
We are thrilled to see Niche modern kitchen pendant lights shining brightly in this California home, inspired by the copious use...
Go Behind the Scenes With a Process-Driven Handmade-Tile Company in California
Age-old techniques meet modern innovation at a handmade-tile company in California.
Artist Tyler Hays’ Cheeky, Handmade Urinals Make a Splash in London
Duchamp may have introduced the urinal as art, but these handmade pieces go a step further.
Handmade Clay Tile Puts the Finishing Touch on a Family Home Outside London
Oliver Leech Architects designs an extension with a hipped roof and combines gray tile and timber for the cladding.
Inspiration Nation
Writer Lisa Katayama sees innovation triumphing over tragedy in Japan in the wake of the Sendai earthquake.
Slow Food Nation
When Carlo Petrini spoke out against the opening of a McDonald’s restaurant in his native Rome, he couldn’t have guessed that...
Handmade Wine Chillers
Ceramic artist Michael Wisner learned much of his craft from Juan Quezada, the self-invented Mexican master who rediscovered...
5 Washington, DC Prefab Homes That Are Anything But Traditional
The nation’s capital is home to some of the most exciting prefabs in the country.
This Haystack-Inspired Home in Montenegro Is Sharp as a Tack
And it’s one of the nation’s most energy-efficient buildings, to boot.
BDDW's Handmade Record Players
When Tyler Hays founded BDDW more than a decade ago, the company wore many hats: depending on the project, it might be a...
Plum Modern Pendant Lighting Adds Pop of Color in Canadian Kitchen
This Canadian home features vibrant details that bring beauty to every room, like our plum modern pendant lighting.
One Night in a Hogan on Navajo Nation
On a cross-country road trip, my partner and I had the meaningful opportunity to stay in a traditional Navajo (Diné) dwelling...
A Cedar-Clad Cabin With a Glass “Sunroof” Rises on a Hillside in Norway
Along the Nordic nation’s southeast coast, Line Solgaard Arkitekter creates a magical family getaway that stands in symbiosis...
Designer Alejandro Sticotti Creates a Laid-Back Getaway on the Uruguayan Coast
An architect designs a beach house with his own handmade details.
Stunning Office Pendant Lighting Display Brightens Swedish Brand's Workspace
A stunning office pendant lighting display comprised of Crystal glass brightens a Swedish brand's workspace.
Historic Massachusetts Home Uses Modern Pendant Lights in Pool House
This historic property in Concord, Massachusetts incorporates Niche modern pendant lights in a spa-like pool house.
Big City, Little Loft
New York City is the nation’s capital of cramped quarters.
Celebrate American Design With 15 Products That Are Made in the USA
One of the best ways to ring in Independence Day is to celebrate makers, artisans, and designers who are producing well-made...
Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Style and Camping Collide in Maine
When a traditional architectural style meets handmade details, the result is a quietly modern retreat.
Bold Kitchen Island Pendant Lighting Shines Bright in Boston Home
Niche modern kitchen island pendant lighting brings brightness to this bold Boston interior.
A Panoramic Passive House Rises in the Mountains Above Madrid
Barcelona-based Slow Studio builds a bioclimatic home for a couple who work with the United Nations.
20 American Homes That Rock the Red, White, and Blue
This Fourth of July, we pay tribute to the stars and stripes with these all-American abodes.
10 Incredible Rentals For Your Dream Trip to Iceland
There are so many great reasons to visit the tiny island nation of Iceland—here's where to stay.
Contemporary Kitchen Island Pendants Spotted in California Home
Niche modern kitchen island pendants serve as a beautiful centerpiece in this neutral space by Jules Art of Living.
Net-Zero Homes Help Solve an Affordable Housing Crisis at a Native American Reservation
The $60 million plan involves members of the Oglala Lakota Nation helping to build their own homes.
Trump Administration Drafts an Executive Order Mandating Neoclassical Architecture
Titled “Making Federal Buildings Beautiful Again,” the draft criticizes brutalism, deconstructivism, and anything characterized...
A Look Inside the United Nations' Restored Security Council Chamber
The chamber, originally a gift of Norway, is revived as part of a $2.1 billion overhaul of the U.N. complex.
Caravana Americana Showcases the Passion of Latin America’s Design Community
From March 24 to 26, we visited Caravana Americana in Mexico City, where 61 emerging and established designers, makers, and...
This Light-Filled Cabin in the Netherlands Is Completely Made by Hand
Zecc Architects and Roel van Norel show just what can happen when great minds work together.
Cozy Up to the Great Outdoors With These Mountain Cabin Essentials
Our picks include a handmade coffee table, a kettle collection, and a Bauhaus-style bee hive.
Private Boston Residence Shines Bright with Kitchen Island Pendant Lighting
Niche modern island pendant lighting illuminates this stunning Colonial home in Boston.

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