Mutual Fulfilment
In Santa Monica, architect and activist Cory Buckner is working to preserve the living monuments of L.A.'s mid-century-modern...
7 Simple Ways to Upgrade a Boring Staircase
Staircases and style aren't mutually exclusive, as the following design tactics show.
Take 10 Minutes to Help People in Texas After the Winter Storms
In the wake of devastating storms, many people are in need of food, water, shelter, and other resources—here’s how you can help.
A Los Angeles Midcentury Time Capsule by A. Quincy Jones Lists for $3M
The Richard and Helen Arens House is one of the best surviving examples of the Mutual Housing Association’s postwar experiment.
This A. Quincy Jones–Designed Midcentury Lists For $2.77M
Featuring sweeping ocean and city views—and a cool midcentury sense of style—this historic home is now on the market.
A Historic Icelandic Midcentury Gets an Alluring Modern Twist
In Iceland, a midcentury single-family home originally designed by iconic architect Guðmundur Kr. Kristinsson is treated to a...
The Doors Guitarist Robby Krieger's Restored L.A. Midcentury Asks $14M
Boasting an impressive rock and roll pedigree, this revamped midcentury home in Bel Air is shaped like a hexagon.
A Sustainable, Tree House-Like Home Rises Amidst the Redwoods in Palo Alto
Gently resting on a slender lot in Silicon Valley, this award-winning dwelling balances indoor/outdoor living with ample privacy.
A Luminous Midcentury Home and ADU in Los Angeles Ask $3.2M
The Schott House, designed by A. Quincy Jones and respectfully updated by Cory Buckner, hasn’t hit the market in 26 years.
A Mid-Century Modern Makeover in Los Angeles
Linear sight lines and a game-changing terrace revamp a midcentury home in the Pacific Palisades.
Case Study Architect Whitney R. Smith’s SoCal Residence Lists for $2.35M
The landmarked home and studio in Pasadena was Smith’s principal residence throughout most of his career.
Explore the World of Shipping Container Design With a New Architectural Book
Featuring built, unbuilt, and in-progress projects, the new monograph on architectural studio LOT-EK offers an in-depth look at...
We’ll Take One of Everything From Parachute and A.L.C.’s New, Limited-Edition Collection
Sweet dreams are made of this chic set of sleepwear and accessories.
A Radiant Renovation Brightens Up a Dark Brooklyn Brownstone
VonDalwig Architecture fills a lower-level Brooklyn residence with light and garden views.
This Renovated Loft in a Former Hotel Is the Perfect Mix of Polished and Playful
Worrell Yeung fuses the Manhattan apartment’s historic details with the owners’ vibrant collection of art and ephemera—and honors...
Before & After: An Outdated Venice Beach Bungalow Becomes a Light-Filled Bachelor Pad
Nwankpa Design reimagines a tired coastal home while helping its forward-thinking client plan for the future.
Asking $10.5M, This Desert Prefab by Marmol Radziner Doesn’t Want for “Wow” Factor
Assembled from 36 steel-frame modules, the Las Vegas residence even has its own James Turrell installation.
Before & After: In This Portland Tudor, an Irresistibly Quirky Kitchen Steals the Show
Osmose Design enlivens a 1930s residence with eccentric, handcrafted details.
Dwell 24: Kusheda Mensah
Large abstract forms zigzag, curve, and tumble in captivating shades of ochre, ivory, and powder blue, like oversized building...
Before & After: An All-Too-’80s Condo Trades Its Popcorn Ceiling for a Chic Sunroom
Odami gives a dated home in the heart of Toronto a fresh perspective—and a coat of green paint.
These Four Harmonious Homes Are a Lesson in How to Design With Roommates
Having roommates is no longer solely reserved for younger generations.
Before & After: A 1974 Airstream Renovation Radiates Modern Mountain Cabin Vibes
In just four months, Colorado Caravan transforms a 1974 Airstream Overlander into an airy “home away from home” for a family of...
Before & After: A Radiant Renovation Opens a Portland Midcentury to Its Forested Lot
Risa Boyer Architecture revitalizes a 1955 home with fresh interiors and a covered patio for lounging in every season, rain or...
Brizo’s New Collection Is a Stylish Nod to Frank Lloyd Wright
The American architect’s love of elemental design drawn from nature was the starting point for Brizo’s latest bath collection.
Before & After: A Sparkling Kitchen-and-Bath Renovation Elevates a San Diego Home
By preserving the rooms’ original footprints but seriously upgrading fixtures and finishes, Solstice Interiors creates an...
This Redwood-Clad Mountain Home Embraces the Warmth of Wood at Every Turn
For a family of seven in the Colorado mountains, a home wrapped in redwood highlights nature inside and out.
These Serene, Minimalist Apartments in Tokyo Are Filled With Light and Nature
Norm Architects and Keiji Ashizawa Design renovate two Tokyo apartments—and the result is a love letter to Scandinavian and...
Budget Breakdown: A Neglected Garage Becomes a Library Loft for $69K
Storyn Studio converts a 400-square-foot garage in St. Petersburg, Florida, into a library and guest room.
Furniture Designer Spotlight: La Chance
An enterprising duo mines their respective creative and business backgrounds to create a furniture collection with French roots...
A Panoramic Passive House Rises in the Mountains Above Madrid
Barcelona-based Slow Studio builds a bioclimatic home for a couple who work with the United Nations.
A Bespoke Coffee Station Recalls the Java Dreams of a Couple’s Former Life in Brazil
Lalita Koehler and her partner, Fabio Costa, worked with the team at ras-a studio to design their award-winning home near Los...
Here’s How to Support the Protests Against Police Brutality
Protestors across the U.S. are demanding justice for George Floyd and other victims of police brutality.
Bright Renovation of a Tiny Manhattan Apartment
A husband-and-wife architect team transforms a 607-square-foot Manhattan apartment into an open and bright home for two graphic...
Two Magazine Creatives Fit Graphic Art and Vintage Furniture in a Brooklyn Apartment
Nicholas Blechman, the creative director of the New Yorker, and Luise Stauss, a photo editor and art director, open their doors.
Two Sisters Work Together to Revive and Expand a Turn-of-the-Century Home in Perth
With input from her sister and her family, designer Beth George breathes new life into a 1908 Edwardian.
The Fruit Bowl Manifesto
First published in the premier issue of Dwell Magazine (October 2000), “The Fruit Bowl Manifesto” articulates our vision of what...

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