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Follow us step-by-step to 10 astounding modern staircases.

While staircases are functional by nature, many architects use them as an opportunity to introduce a graphic design statement to...

Designers Kate Newman, Jordan Cluroe, and Russell Whitehead share their color picks that’ll give your kitchen a fresh look for...

Industrial designer George Nelson was one of the founding fathers of American modernism.

These staircases are a step above the ordinary.

Perched above a lush green park in Rome, this airy abode has been revamped and enlarged to improve its outdoor connection.

More than just a way to get from point A to point B, the stairways in these homes have been upgraded from functional features...

These modern staircases are a step above the rest.

Spiral, jagged, wooden, metal—these modern staircases are a step above the rest.

These staircases from the Dwell community are next-level.

Scaling these exceptional staircases is the perfect way to meet your 10,000 steps-a-day goal.

Staircases and style aren't mutually exclusive, as the following design tactics show.

Drew Mandel Architects gives a crumbling brick home in one of Toronto’s oldest neighborhoods a major glow-up.

Constructed in 1961, Richard Meier’s first residential project is a nascent example of the modern prefab typology.

Minimalist design—and a spot of brilliance—transform a 775-square-foot apartment on Mile End Road in East London.

In Poznan, Poland, architect Adam Wierciński transforms a 1929 residential flat into student dwellings for four.

These elegant and elevated staircases take their homes to the next level.

Thanks to a complete renovation, two separate units are merged into a single residence to create a chic home for a growing family...

These stairs step up the game, big time.

Eleanor Pritchard’s textiles nod to British modernism and local craft.

From the cheerful hues of the 1950s to the softer, earthier shades that were popular in the 1960s, these paint colors will give...

A well-appointed garage door with a unique color or materials, or an interesting mechanical movement, can easily punch up a...

The designers at Cuffhome weave together a palette of oatmeal, cream, brick, and blush to update this home for a family of four.

On the peninsula of Palm Beach, a northern Sydney suburb, a holiday home is treated to a restrained, yet luxe, renovation.

The Royal Institute of British Architects has spoken.

Carefully selected colors and textures add subtle Italian luxury to this contemporary home in Rome.

From converted warehouses to live/work retreats, these unconventional homes demonstrate why loft living is so “in.”

It’s common for homeowners to come to the realization that although they want to protect their homes from burglaries and similar...

Four sections, four levels, and four doors and windows enable this remodeled 1960s cabin to fully embrace its idyllic natural...

Chenchow Little architects devise a wondrous and efficient home for a family of five in Sydney.

Bromley Caldari transforms an outdated beach home into a modern escape with staggering bay views.

A historic home in Belgium breathes new life with an airy atmosphere and subtle pops of color.

The ash staircase weaves together three floors, a warm contrast to glass, concrete, and brick.

Clean lines, pops of color, and sweeping forms transform a traditional townhouse into a sleek, contemporary abode.

Birds fluttering overhead gave Barry Connor inspiration for the compact cabin, which is positioned for some of the most...