A weatherboard cottage gets an open and airy rear addition that features opulent green tile and contrasting spotted gum timber.

Conventional wisdom dictates that when shopping for bedding, the higher the thread count, the nicer the sheet.

This masterfully renovated 1965 Airstream oozes modern luxury in 216 square feet.

Inspired by the call of the open road, San Francisco–based artist Jay Nelson crafts curvaceous campers from reclaimed materials.

A conversation with architect, artist, and MIT Media Lab professor Neri Oxman.

REBAR, a collective of artists, designers, and activists based in San Francisco—masterminds of PARK(ing) Day LA—will be at...

A net for lounging hangs above an office, exterior cladding is used inside, and a hidden pink room in the attic gives the owners’...

A porous wave of bricks interspersed with the likes of Legos forms a breezy place for the owners to host.

After discovering richly veined marble in the bathrooms, Studio Prineas carried the gilt hue throughout the home’s richly...

Francesca DiMattio's large-scale ceramic sculptures turn elements of functional design into dramatic works of art.

Recently, Dwell had the opportunity to tour the San Francisco’s Public Utilities Commission headquarters, which seemed...

Architect William Massie’s personal prefab project takes the mass out of mass customization to create a one-of-a-kind wonder.

Designed by Ras-a Studio, the Walk-Street House lives much larger than its compact site—thanks in part to plentiful outdoor areas...

These cleaning machines excel at picking up dirt and debris.

A 1947 book highlights midcentury homes across the country designed by modern architects to model solutions for different...

Bitter black brew got you down? Lackluster crema floating in your cup? With the assistance of an espresso expert, Dwell evaluates...

With a novel use for an ultra-lightweight material, two academics build their ideal home—then ship it overseas for assembly.

I met Mark Allen about 10 years ago when he was getting his MFA, and even back then he was a connector.

A California beach community rallies around a well-considered addition to its laid-back streets.

Outside Melbourne, a light-filled residence with a private garden cuts a narrow figure to minimize solar impact.

The contemporary design scene is rife with reclaimed-timber furniture and reawakened cottage industries.

Unwrapping a gift is half the fun!

These days, modern coffee lovers are faced with endless options when it comes to brewing the perfect cup of joe.

We gathered a list of new gadgetry for growing families and organized it around common threads—from security to creativity.

“You feel like you’re walking through a time machine,” says architect Robert Edmonds.

Taiga Design + Build introduces Kebony siding and Scandinavian vibes to a charming but dilapidated cabin on Lake Superior.

Partitions along the glass facade were removed to enhance views through the Oscar Neimeyer–designed structure’s signature...

The namesake founder of the renowned rug brand shares why an authentic Thonet chair found by her father is a daily reminder of...

Lalita Koehler and her partner, Fabio Costa, worked with the team at ras-a studio to design their award-winning home near Los...

Elon Musk’s Neuralink has created a new brain chip to help us make “better connections to the world, to ourselves, and to each...

Tiffany Loy’s woven art draws from her deep knowledge of traditional techniques across Singapore, England, and Japan.

Veneer Designs turns a crumbling home into a beachside paradise.

Lightweight, affordable, and flexible, plywood has all the warmth of wood, while being perfect for prefab and modular...

The tricked-out yet cost-efficient San Francisco home packs a lot into its tiny footprint.

Not just a vacuum or a mop, both are a little more fun now that I have the right single tool for the job.

For the young homeowner, a French-educated fashion designer, Waterfrom Design created a colorful, sophisticated apartment...