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Articles

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  The Farm Project

  For the Farm Project, Mike Meiré abandoned the idea of the hyper-designed kitchen in favor of one where life—of all manners—happens.

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  The Best of Small Spaces

  Small spaces have been on our mind (check out our June 2009 "Think Smaller" issue), and they’ve also been on the minds of the American Institute of Architects.

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  Where Art Meets Farming

  On a 21-acre plot in New York's Catskills Mountains lies an enchanting organization, the Andes Sprouts Society, which is devoted to furthering the exchange of knowledge and sustainability through…

Products

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  Split Ring Key Blank

  Designer Scott Amron has successfully streamlined the stuff you stick in your pocket. This combination ring-and-key comes as a blank that can be cut to fit most any lock, then simply slip the rest…

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  Purist Lavatory Faucet

  Both sculptural and functional, this widespread lavatory faucet features a slightly wider base with understated detailing. It's available in a variety of finishes, from polished nickel to brushed…

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  Fit Vessel Lavatory Sink

  An angular design adds to this traditional-looking basin, which features wide ledges, abbreviated levers and an eight-inch center-faucet installation. It's an above-the-counter style, and ships…

Dwell Collections

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  Small Farms Across the United States

  We're creating a map of small farms, where dirt under the fingernails and sweat on the brow mean self-sufficiency, sustainability, and unbeatably delicious homegrown food. Help us build out the map…

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  Bold Color, Small Space

  From private residences to commercial spaces, there are myriad ways to harness the power of the palette. In this video series, Dwell delves into creative ways in which color can play an…

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  A Look at Bathrooms

  We combed through our archives to present this pictorial ode to one of the most high-traffic spaces in the house—the bathroom.

Videos

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  The Bathroom Reinvented

  Industrial designer and London–based Dwell contributor Virginia Gardiner shares the ins and outs of her low-cost, low-tech concept for a waterless toilet system.

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  Bold Color, Small Space: The Min Loft

  Craig and Jean Min, owners of LA Mill coffee boutique in Los Angeles, share their story of using a vibrant palette to enliven their temporary home—a 950-square-foot downtown loft apartment…

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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…

Tips

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  Stainless-Steel Kitchen Islands: Ideal for Small Kitchens

  When the Stonorovs set out to design their 400-square-foot house in Oakland for themselves and their young toddler, the kitchen required particular attention. They found a kitchen…

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  Soapstone as a Bathroom Surface

  I chose soapstone for the countertops and the walls due to its aesthetic similarity to concrete, and its porous nature.

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  The Office Desk Should Be Clean and Simple but Inviting

  There should be enough space in your desk to keep some of your personal belongings and items like photographs but not too much space so it becomes a place to rest everything.

Events

• NASA Astronaut Speaks about Recent Hubble Repair Mission

  Dr. John Grunsfeld, a NASA astronaut and a Chicago native, will discuss and showcase images from his recent 13-day trip to the International Space Station for the final servicing mission for the…

• From Farm to Table: New York City's Local Food Movement

  Join Dan Barber, Executive Chef/Co-owner of Blue Hill at Stone Barns and Blue Hill; Michael Hurwitz, Director of Greenmarket; and Ian Marvy, Director and co-founder with Michael Hurwitz of Added…

• San Francisco Community Clean Up

  The Girl Scouts of Northern California (San Francisco Branch) and Safeway present their Bright Green Clean Team, a group of volunteers that will help clean up the San Francisco Zoo using…