Two free-standing studios provide a distraction-free setting for an artist-in-residence program in the countryside of Connecticut.

Studio Bua turns a battered 1930s farm building into a 1,959-square-foot live/work space in the remote Breiðafjörður Nature...

Zooco Estudio creates a sublime workspace on the top floor of a painter’s home.

A new atmospheric bar and lounge opens up in a hip Helsinki neighborhood, channeling a retro-chic hotel lounge and inspired by a...

Architect Alex Nikjoo updated the London residence with a cantilevered mezzanine and rooftop terrace.

Simple materials transform a rundown wood balcony into a new roof deck and versatile creative space.

This lively live/work studio in San Francisco's Dogpatch is a constant work-in-progress that mirrors its inhabitants' creative...

A modern cabin designed by Les Eerkes incorporates freecycled materials and makes a minimal impact on the surrounding forest.

This 760-square-foot stable outside Seattle was converted into an artist's studio, guest bedroom, and more.

Yrjö Kukkapuro, one of Finland’s design legends, is primed for an international resurgence thanks to a new furniture...

Situated in a high-velocity flood zone on Camano Island in Washington's Puget Sound, this home is a force of its own.

Designed by architects Luis Beltran del Río and Andrew Sosa of local firm Vrtical, the live/work residence uses simple materials...

A former architect and practicing artist transforms a neglected property into a welcoming homestead for creative pursuits and...

The SOMA Residence by Dumican Mosey Architects showcases a wide array of art—including a Fiat mounted upside down from the...

Clean lines and practical sustainability define this roving, multipurpose structure.

Moody blues, neutral tones, and natural textures create an airy palette for an upscale SoHo loft designed by Becca Interiors.

A creative couple find space in their side yard for a versatile outbuilding.

The well-worn saying that "size does matter" has never been truer in this age of shrinking resources and soaring costs.

If you’re a writer or an artist of any kind, you probably understand how important it is to have a little space of your own where...

Christian Tonko designs a delicate artist's studio that hugs the hilly landscape.

In addition to the renovated main house, the idyllic retreat near Stowe includes a ceramics studio, a writer’s cabin, and...

Adapted from a decaying defense tower from the Napoleonic era, this RIBA award-winning home in Suffolk has a surprisingly crisp...

A new home replenishes Quebec’s vanishing stock of farmhouses.

Couldn’t make it to Helsinki Design Week? No need for FOMO—here’s what caught our eye this year.

In the remote San Juan Islands, an artist and an architect collaborate on a modern residence dedicated to creative pursuits.

With over 2,100-square-feet of sun-filled living space, this charming abode is seeking a new owner.

In Paris, a painter's granddaughter turns to Atelier Wilda to transform a 484-square-foot studio into a minimalist family home...

Perched in the Tehachapi Mountains, the 80-acre compound boasts dramatic views and celebrity ties.

Artist Christopher Florentino’s Ghost Loft is a delightful mix of midcentury treasures, Pop art, and Japanese design.

Located in a horseshoe-shaped fortress from the 17th century, the Long Story Short Hostel offers modern accommodations in a...

Dubbed Studio Drop, the tiny green cabin offers refuge for creatives seeking isolation.

We chat with Chris Labrooy about “The Future Ain’t The Same as it Used to Be,” a short film in which the artist mashes up classic...

Eric and Melinda purchased a 10-acre plot of land in rural Yelm, Washington, with visions of a new home on the range.

When building a second home, most people don’t consider traveling farther than upstate.

Six years ago, architect Jorge Gracia came to Dwell’s attention with a house he built for his family that was radically different...

Rediscovering the elusive Tangier abode of former Knoll President Yves Vidal