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Live/Work
At work, you don’t usually get to choose where you sit, but at home it’s a different story. Dwell asked designer Bill Stumpf, whose ergonomically sound chairs make overtime okay, to…
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Living Room
When Im and David Schafer moved in together they faced the challenge of combining the contents of David’s 880-square-foot loft and Im’s 550-square-foot apartment into a one-room, 426-square-foot…
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Living Walls
A tiny bit like the Renzo Piano-designed Pompidou Centre that wears its insides on its outside (pipes, ducts, all the 'ugly' stuff), this office building wears a garden.
Products
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Instant Living Wall
Create instantly lush living walls with the Wally modular living wall system. Any size. Anywhere. Do it yourself, green thumb optional. Simple to install and maintain, yet durable enough for…
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Instant Living Wall
Create instantly lush living walls with the Wally modular living wall system. Any size. Anywhere. Do it yourself, green thumb optional. Simple to install and maintain, yet durable enough for…
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Bolle Table
When life gets hectic, it’s only natural to daydream about stopping time for a moment, setting down your spinning plates, putting your feet up, and enjoying a cup of tea from the comfort of…
Dwell Collections
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Dwell
A collection of videos that give you a preview into what goes into making Dwell.
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Dwell's Guide to Los Angeles
Though Dwell may be in NorCal, we still love a trip south to L.A., so take a tour with us as we map out the hot spots in one of the nation's hippest hubs. Text by Alissa Walker.
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Step into Dwell Outdoor
Modern design extends beyond glass walls. From planters and prefab to shrubs and sheds, we export the lifestyle values that inform our in-house decisions—sustainability, simplicity and…
Videos
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Building Green in Harlem: A Kitchen Comes to Life
In this video series, Dwell follows a New York couple with a passion for building green through the challenges—and triumphs—of renovation, from finding the design-build team to finalizing the design.
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Ecofabulous and Reclaimed Space at Dwell on Design 2009
Reclaimed Space, an Austin–based company that manufactures portable, sustainable living spaces, and Ecofabulous.com collaborate on the design for a 400-square-foot structure set up on the floor of…
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Dwell Color Palette: Palette Two
Rich brown meets a delicate trio of neutrals in this grouping created by Dwell founder Lara Hedberg Deam. The result is a quietly sophisticated range of hues suited for any modern interior.
Tips
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Lounge Chair Basics
A lounge chair is an art statement. It should have a shape or form that is sculptural.
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How to Find the Best Seat in the House
Look for something that balances comfort and design. I like sofas that are modular and wrap around a corner—the more people you can fit on the sofa, the more comfortable and more cozy your…
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How to Edit Clutter
Much of what one needs to keep around the home should be concealed to avoid clutter, create a sense of calm, and allow for special objects to be displayed and celebrated. Varying the amount of…
Events
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Green Urban Living Event
Stop by the first mixed-use building within the Triangle district for a weekend-long open house showcasing sustainable design. Four out of the ten lofts will be open to the public; each has been…
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Design for a Living World
Ten leading designers have been commissioned to develop new uses for sustainably grown and harvested materials in order to tell a unique story about the life-cycle of materials and the power of…
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Not New Work
San Francisco–based sculptor Vincent Fecteau culled through the museum's collection to present this exhibition of 25 rarely-seen artworks from artists such as Judy Chicago, Max Ernst, Richard…
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