The Colorful History of the Rainbow Flag
How the multihued banner became an international symbol of LGBTQ pride and has remained that way for nearly 50 years.
A Family Goes Somewhere Over the Rainbow
A spiral staircase provides a prismatic path from floor to floor in this London home.
In Living Color: 6 Tiny Homes for Every Hue of the Rainbow
There’s a whole spectrum of tiny homes on the market—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet.
A Rainbow of Colorful Arches Brightens Up a Live/Work Home in Japan
Pastel arches, exposed beams, and an open plan turn a family home into an architecture firm’s radical live/work space.
Trend Report: Bathroom Fixtures Go Bold in a Rainbow of Retro Hues
We’re loving the recent spate of vintage-inspired, candy-colored bath fixtures.
A Fashion Designer’s Parisian Apartment Gets a Cheerful Update—and a Rainbow Floor
A renovated, 19th-century apartment in Montmartre features a multifunctional partition, natural light, and a dose of color.
How They Pulled It Off: A “Rainbow Tornado” Paracord Banister That Gives a Family Peace of Mind
Cedar Architecture and Treenet Collective come up with a colorful and creative solution for making an open staircase feel...
Photo of the Week: Rainbow Row Houses in DC
Each week, we tap into Dwell's Instagram community to bring you the most viral design and architecture shots of the week.
Heima Brings Rainbow-Bright Design to the Philippines
Heima is a Philippines-based design brand founded by Bong Rojales and Rossy Anne Yabut-Rojales.
In Amsterdam, a Historic Renovation Incorporates a Rainbow Color Scheme
Behind a characteristic facade, Studio Rianknop has created an entirely new, contemporary world.
Color 101: Hueless
Most modernists find color as attractive as traditional Tudors.
This Candy-Colored Apartment in Tokyo Looks Good Enough to Eat
Pastel hues, graphic patterns, and material contrasts in Adam Nathaniel Furman’s Nagatcho home make for an instant sugar high.
These 20 Homes With Arched Doorways Are Way Ahead of the Curve
Arches date back to ancient days, but they can add refined elegance to any space—no matter the room, style, or era.
A Rock Star Design Team Takes a Home in British Columbia From “Spec” to Spectacular
In Whistler, a design-loving couple tasks a team of designers to turn a spec home into a bespoke family residence that’s all...
London’s 2019 Dulwich Pavilion Is an Exuberant Ode to Nigerian Fabric Markets
Celebrating color, culture, and pattern, The Colour Palace by Yinka Ilori and Pricegore is now open to all—and even for sale.
You Can Ski All Year Round at Denmark’s New Power Plant
Copenhagen just cut the ribbon on a new waste-to-energy power plant—and you can ski down it.
25 Playful Homes Splashed With Vibrant Pops of Yellow
These living spaces create a bright and joyful environment by getting adventurous with color.
A Peek Inside Brooklyn’s Latest Co-Working Space Dedicated to Women
The Wing opens its latest co-working location in the waterfront neighborhood of DUMBO, converting a former factory into a chic...
A Renovated Apartment in Sweden Boasts Sunny Yellow Storage Walls
Lookofsky Architecture has revived a 1920s apartment with egg yolk-yellow accents and a series of multifunctional, storage walls.
22 Gifts for the Crunchy-Granola Types Who Are Always Up for an Adventure
Whether they’re an experienced backpacker or more of a car camper, the right gear makes all the difference.
My House: No Surface Is Safe From Paint—or Wallpaper—in Marita White’s Wild Seattle Home
During the pandemic, the schoolteacher harnessed the power of color to transform her early-1900s home and her life.
35 Swoon-Worthy Staircases That Are a Step Above the Rest
These elegant and elevated staircases take their homes to the next level.
The World’s First Fully Accessible Water Park Raises the Bar for Inclusion
In San Antonio, Morgan’s Inspiration Island opens for its second season.
The Best Places to Shop Small for Holiday Gifts in New York City
There’s no sense in resorting to Amazon when all these incredible independent shops are just a subway ride away.
Before & After: A Snazzy Addition Rejuvenates a Queen Anne Victorian in Pittsburgh
A couple who love to entertain add 400 square feet to their 19th-century home, making room for a streamlined kitchen and a peppy...
This Live/Work Duplex in Paris Is Full of Kid- and Cat-Friendly Details
In Paris, a makeshift duplex is tailor-made for a couple, their toddler, and their cat.
The Wildly Colorful Home of Designer Morag Myerscough Lists for $4M in London
The converted pub is now a live/work space that beams with bright patterns and bold graphics thanks to a makeover from the New...
SelgasCano’s Psychedelic Serpentine Pavilion Opens at the La Brea Tar Pits
The vibrant pavilion travels to the U.S. for the first time—and it just opened to the public at an Ice Age excavation site in Los...
Colored Skylights Help Tell Time in This Curvaceous Hamptons Home
In Southampton, architect Nina Edwards Anker builds a LEED-certified cottage where curved shingles meet prismatic glass walls.
Iconic Perspectives: John Lautner’s Garcia House
Though not everyone agrees on exactly how iconic architecture should be preserved, there are those who take a real shot at it,...
Dwell Picks: 12 Products We’re Head-Over-Heels for This Summer
The warmest season may be flying by, but these products help prolong that summertime feeling.
Expanses of Glass and Broad Trellises Bring Clarity to a Renovated 1960s San Francisco Home
Architect Anne Fougeron channels West Coast minimalism to soften and brighten a family residence on a rare bluffside lot.
Outside Paris, a 19th-Century House Conceals a Minimalist Tableau Rich With Color
In a nature preserve, two creative directors design a colorful country home.
Relive the ’90s in This “Saved by the Bell”-Inspired Dallas Airbnb
They took a deep dive into the ‘80s with their first rental; now a nostalgic couple moves into the next decade by reconstructing...
How to Use Subway Tile to Spruce Up a Kitchen
Ranging from classic to bold, subway tiles are a sure bet when it comes to outfitting your kitchen.
Before & After: A Gloomy Brooklyn Brownstone Gets Spruced Up With Splashes of Color
Frederick Tang Architecture restores an 1896 home’s historic details but takes things a step further with exuberant accents,...

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