Kelly Vencill Sanchez is Dwell's Los Angeles-based contributing editor. She's also written about design and architecture for Architectural Digest, Coastal Living and Luxe.

The Living Is (Mostly) Easy for the Residents of Three California ADUs
Backyard units are the new normal for everyone from renters to entire families looking for a starter home.
Before & After: They Gave Their “Telescoping” Oakland Bungalow an Eye-Opening Renovation
Renovated in stages over the course of a decade, a home in the city’s Temescal neighborhood proves the power of thoughtful design...
A Nonprofit Development in Arizona Offers a Model for Affordable Home Ownership
Part of a community land trust, the Tempe Micro Estates offer buyers an alternative to an overheated housing market.