When Prefab Is PainlessAn easy construction process reduces any drama for a couple in California.
When Living on the Edge is Super ComfortableOff the coast of British Columbia—on a site accessible only by boat—a family of Vancouver urbanites commissioned a sustainable...
What Happens When Eviction Moratoriums Expire?A patchwork of state and city protections against evictions is poised to intensify the U.S. housing crisis.
Facade Printer Inkjets the CityTouted as 'an inkjet printer in architectonical scale,' the Facadeprinter works by taking a vector or pixel file, and 'shoots' it...
When to Save Versus Splurge in Your Bedroom RevampFollow these tips to design the bedroom of your dreams, without depleting your bank account.
What Happens to Cities When We Are Free to Roam?Despite lockdowns and quarantines brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, the question of how to shape public space has never...
4 Tips to Know When Decorating With Illustrated WallpaperWallpaper designer Sian Zeng shares four mighty wise tips to note when styling with patterned paper.
When Good Graphic Design Translates to Great ObjectsFrom flat to physical, Kristina Krogh masters every dimension.
8 Things to Consider When Choosing Retractable Glass WallsWhen done right, a gorgeous glass wall system can transform a room into a spectacular focal point with a seamless indoor-outdoor...
4 Companies to Consider When Building a Prefab Home in MinnesotaThese four Minnesota–based companies are raising the bar with their prefab home designs and systems.
The Pendleton Problem: When Does Cultural Appreciation Tip Into Appropriation?Designers weigh in on the fine line that divides the two when it comes to home decor.
Buyer Beware: 9 Questions to Ask When Considering PrefabWe ask Bay Area–based architect and prefab pioneer Michelle Kaufmann to share her expertise on the questions every consumer...
7 Basic Types of Lighting Fixtures—and When to Use ThemFrom sconces and pendants to track lights, we illuminate the seven basic types of lighting fixtures.
When to Splurge Vs. Save: 13 Design Pros Weigh In13 interior designers sound off about when to splurge and when to save when it comes to the living and dining rooms.
What it Really Means When a Home Has Good BonesFind out how to determine whether a home has “good bones.”
6 Popular Houseplants to Avoid When You Live With PetsCalling all pet parents—while these houseplants can undoubtedly liven up your home, they can also be quite dangerous for your...
When Was the Last Time You
Had a Tech Fail at Home?Gadgets that promise greater convenience all too often deliver headaches.
When Your House Wants to Talk About Fast FoodA smart-home marketing stunt gone wrong.
Ask an Expert: Why Remodel When You Can Build New?Acclaimed architect Jared Levy shares his expertise with prefab design and dives into how his team at Connect Homes is...
What’s the Most Overlooked Feature When Planning a Kitchen Renovation?We turned to our panel of Dwell Pros for the answer—here's what they said.
5 Hot Tips to Remember When Planning Your Desert PrefabBuilding a successful home in the desert means being conscious of the region's elements and understanding both the challenges and...
Building 101: How to Work With a Contractor When You Have an ArchitectRead this before you embark on a project working alongside a contractor and an architect.
Secrets You Need to Know When Using Wood in Wet SpacesWho says wood and moisture don't work well together?
9 Tiny Homes on Airbnb for When You Need a Little GetawayFrom a redwood retreat to a revamped 1950s Airstream, these tiny homes offer a quiet escape.
A Tiny Footprint Isn’t So Bad When You Live in a TowerIn a popular New Zealand enclave, two homeowners buck the bigger-is-better building trend with a modest getaway tucked into the...
6 Main Things To Consider When Designing Your Home Art GalleryWhether you just really love art or you're an avid collector, you may want to consider creating an art gallery in your home—a...
6 Main Tips to Consider When Designing Your Home for a Growing FamilyDesigning a home is a big commitment. An even bigger commitment is deciding to grow your family.
Smart Interior Update Shows When a Gut Renovation Isn't NecessaryAn intervention from a clever interior designer spares an old beach house on Fire Island, New York, from demolition.
This Journalist and Mother of Three Says That When It Comes to Parenting Gadgetry, Less Is MoreSophie Brickman, a (mostly) parenting tech columnist at the Guardian, says it’s all about balance—and trusting your gut.
A Passive House in the Netherlands Embodies 5 Tips to Consider When Planning Your OwnThis 2,500-square-foot Passive House was built using a panelized system—meaning the parts of the house were delivered from the...
4 Smart Ways to Increase Your Home’s Value When You RenovateDuring your next home renovation, choose changes that aren’t just about picking the hottest paint color; instead, add true value...
You Don't Have to Just Be at Your Desk When Working from HomeThe late architect David Boone was always one to take his work home with him—he just kept it in the home’s office.
At This High-Desert Home, a Whole Wall Opens Up When You Crank a Giant WheelIn California, architect Tom Kundig delivers an off-the-grid retreat designed for both connection and solitude.
Spring Cleaning: The Latest Ideas and Advice for Maximum Impact When Redoing Your Kitchen or BathAs our audience regularly reminds us, the kitchen and bathroom
are the most frequently renovated rooms in the house.
See What Happens When Two Hard-Core Modernists Are Let Loose in a Medieval Townhouse in FranceA furniture maker and a textile designer remodel a building from the 13th century.