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Modern Storage Solutions: 5 Smart Built-Ins and Closets
When space is tight, designers often eke out additional (hidden) square footage by going deep—into the walls and furnishings themselves. Built-in shelving, closets, and creative, multipurpose built...
written by: Jaime Gillin06.10.13 -
5 Lofts Worth a Second Look
Previously seen in "7 Clever Loft Spaces for Small Places", take a look at how these five homeowners have comfortably converted compact spaces into capacious dwellings.
written by: Jami Smith06.03.13 -
A Look at Space Saving Furniture
Five ways to open up a space to give yourself some breathing room.
written by: Janet Majors06.03.13 -
Sustainably Sourced Furniture by Steuart Padwick
Steuart Padwick is having a bang-up year. “A couple of months ago I received a Design Guild Mark for my Horseshoe Chair,” says Padwick, “And I have just had a great time at Clerkenwell Design Week....
written by: Vanessa Corrêa05.29.13 -
5 Fancy Storage Furniture Solutions
You know the stuff, the stuff that is necessary but not so pretty. Here are five fancy storage suggestions to hide your not-so-fancy stuff.
written by: Megan Hamaker05.22.13 -
5 Creative, High-Design Bookshelves
Books add warm and personality to a space—and sometimes, though far too seldom, the shelves they sit on do the same. Here, five creative, handsomely built shelves that beautifully upstage their...
written by: Jaime Gillin05.14.13 -
The Ultimate Kitchen Shop
A peek inside March, one of San Francisco's most exquisite shops for kitchenware and accessories.
written by: Jaime Gillin05.11.13 -
Bathroom Solutions: Smart Storage Design
We tackle the bathroom in this installment of the Smart Storage Design series. From sliding cabinets to brightly colored vanities to hidden hampers, there's no shortage of ingenious ideas in the...
written by: Diana Budds05.08.13 -
5 Bathroom Storage Inspirations
The bathroom may be one of the tiniest rooms in your home, but it is often packed with products. These five bathrooms show how to stow it all away.
written by: Olivia Martin04.25.13 -
Room to Shelf
Whether or not space is an issue in your home, it's always a good idea to get organized with smart shelving units. We've rounded up a handful of creative shelving and storage ideas to effortlessly...
written by: Jami Smith04.03.13 -
10 Kitchen Counter Storage Solutions
Disorder is the enemy of modern design, so we've put together 10 of our favorite kitchen storage solutions to help keep your counters clean and clutter-free.
written by: Megan Hamaker03.18.13 -
Everyday Objects by OKUM Made
Los Angeles, California-based product and furniture designer Daniel Okum of OKUM Made (and his 233 supporters!) can finally leap for joy. Six days ago, Okum's Kickstarter project for The Made...
written by: Eujin Rhee03.01.13 -
Storage Wars
Keep cool, calm, and contained in all your clutter battles with these nine smart storage solutions.
written by: Ivane Soyombo02.15.13 -
Murphy's Law
Flashback to the early 1900s : After trying to woo an opera singer, but having to abide by the strict moral code of a woman entering a man's bedroom, William Lawrence Murphy invented the Murphy...
written by: Eujin Rhee02.13.13 -
8 Small Space Bath & Wardrobe Solutions
Continuing our small spaces series today, we offer tips for the very smallest rooms of all: The bathroom and the closet. From washroom accessories to a build-your-own closet, we've put together...
written by: Megan Hamaker02.08.13 -
An Innovative Modular Building System in Ecuador
Seeking a way to blend architecture into the natural environment, a pair of Ecuador-based designers invents a new modular building system.
written by: Jaime Gillinphotos by: João Canziani12.31.12 -
A Lakeside Prefab in New Jersey
A New Zealand expat and her son use their prefabricated lakeside New Jersey retreat as an outdoorsy counterpoint to city life.
written by: Kelsey Keithphotos by: Mark Mahaney12.20.12 -
Editors' Picks from the Dwell Shop: Holiday Edition
This year, Dwell gives you another reason to make a list and check it twice. Along with our Holiday Gift Guide series, we've upped the ante on gift giving by teaming up with AHAlife to put together...
written by: Dwell Staff12.07.12 -
Wood Works
Faced with the challenge of a diminutive New York apartment in desperate need of a refresh, architect Tim Seggerman went straight to his toolbox to craft a Nakashima-inspired interior.
written by: Mark Lamsterphotos by: David Engelhardt10.08.12 -
New Frontiers
An airy addition on the back of a historic house in Boise is a model of sensitive renovation, seamlessly melding new and old.
written by: Jaime Gillinphotos by: Lincoln Barbour10.01.12 -
Into the Woods at Maison & Objet 2012
As a reaction to throw-away culture in the years following the recession, we have seen age-old woodworking techniques such as cabinetry and parquetry become the focus of high-profile design...
written by: Ali Morrisphotos by: Ali Morris09.21.12 -
Designed for Dialog
Dr. Kenneth Montague’s Toronto loft is both home and art gallery—and the ultimate party house, thanks to two kitchens, a rooftop deck, and no shortage of conversation pieces.
written by: Alex Bozikovicphotos by: Naomi Finlay08.09.12 -
The Modern Honolulu
In early April I was invited out to Honolulu to give a talk at the Hawaii Build and Buy Green Expo, an offer I could hardly refuse. And wanting to be as close to the Hawaiian Convention Center as I...
written by: Aaron Britt04.25.12 -
Accessories from Schoolhouse Electric
I have always associated the Portland-based company Schoolhouse Electric solely with classic, vintage-inspired lighting, and only recently discovered that they sell much more than that in their...
written by: Jaime Gillin04.10.12 -
Rock the Boat
New Zealand architect Davor Popadich invoked nautical sheds in his unconventional design for his family’s home on Auckland’s North Shore.
written by: Jeremy Hansenphotos by: Simon Devitt02.05.12
