Design and architecture inspiration for modern homes from Dwell.

At Home in the Modern World

2012 Issues

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Less Is Modern

Affordable Style from Bozeman to Bratislava

March 2012, Vol. 12 Issue 04,

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Finishing Touch

Hide and Eat

maximizing apartment space in Manhattan New York

In Manhattan, where space is the ultimate luxury, a clever design workaround makes a dining table disappear after supper.

Concepts

Near Westside Story

shotgun house with CabFab composite board sliding doors

Three houses in Syracuse win a sustainable design competition and reshape an urban neighborhood for $200,000 apiece.

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Spirit of the South

modern duplex with glass doors and wood stairs

With neighboring duplexes supplying rental income, two Knoxville architects patiently—and affordably—craft their dream home.

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Split the Difference

minimalist dining area kitchen with colorful wall art

When the plan to add a second story to a century-old Montreal house crumbled due to a weak foundation, architect Marc-André Plasse eked out another 500 square feet with a clever…

The Argument

Monobloc Blues

white plastic patio chair Flickr group

The secret history of a plastic classic that doesn’t sit quite right.

Houses We Love

Blair Niche Project

rustic modern affordable barn house in Wisconsin

At just $167 per square foot, this high-design, low-cost barn in rural Wisconsin is an American idyll.

Houses We Love

Region of Honor

affordable modern green home in North Carolina

Tuned into its sylvan setting, this affordable green home in Hillsborough, North Carolina, is a modern take on the surrounding centuries-old structures.

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Simple Division

maximizing small space in japan

A Tokyo architect’s shape-shifting apartment takes a holistic approach to live/work style.

My House

Rock the Boat

affordable house renovation in new zealand

New Zealand architect Davor Popadich invoked nautical sheds in his unconventional design for his family’s home on Auckland’s North Shore.

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Builder's Special

building an affordable small green home

A resourceful sound mixer sources some local design talent, rolls up his sleeves, and builds small, green, and affordable in Bozeman, Montana.

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True Value

modern kitchen renovation with blue countertops

The budget was nearly as tight as the space in this cheerful renovation of a 516-square-foot flat in Bratislava.

In The Modern World

Bridges We Love

Linked Hybrid bridge in Beijing China

Cables and abutments went fancy for a distinct purpose: to convey passersby—not folks whizzing past on vehicles—with personality. Here’s a selection of bridges that are anything…

Dwell Reports

Home Grown

decorative gardening tools and accessories

Whether your garden grows atop a mantel, shares space with pencils on your desktop, or takes root in a backyard corner, an aptly placed plant can add vibrancy to an otherwise dull sapce. We…

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