The 10 Teeniest Tiny Homes of 2024
Ranging from 52.5 to 330 square feet per person, these micro dwellings show that good things do come in small packages.
The Most Shocking Before & After Home Renovations of 2024
A surrealist ADU, a psychedelic cabin, and a swervy bungalow are just a few of the year’s most dramatic revamps.
10 Cabins, Campers, and Trailers We Dreamed of Escaping to in 2024
From a remote home in Patagonia to a renovated Airstream built like a yacht, these retreats inspired us to get outside and go off...
Editor’s Picks: 2024 in Design
From events and exhibitions to debuts of new design objects—including a lot of unusual lighting and one surprising office...
The Worst Things We Bought in 2024
From a “cheap, shitty frame” to dishwashing gloves that rip after a few uses, here are the home items Dwell editors and...
The Most Impressive Prefab Homes of 2024
From a solar-powered floating home that putters through Dutch canals to a rainforest retreat with an oculus, here are the year’s...
Shore Bet
Placing resiliency first, a fortified beach house rises in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
Dwell’s DIY Resolutions for 2024
From learning how to refinish furniture to finding a proper place for the dishwashing gloves, here’s what we're going to tackle...
Net Assets
Argentinean materials, a roiling economy, and a pinch of personal tumult served as the recipe for furniture designer Alejandro...
These Are Dwell’s Most Popular Homes of 2024
If there was something readers loved most this year, it was really great renovations—and one remarkable tiny cabin.
Let the Sunshine In With 2024’s ‘It Color’
From a bright shower curtain to a cheerful coffeemaker, these yellow decor objects ensure the trend won't ever go out of style.
The 20 Most-Liked Homes on Our Instagram in 2024
The double-taps don’t lie—here are all the scroll-stopping homes you “hearted” the most this year.
Is Rent Getting Cheaper in 2024? It’s Complicated
Last week’s report from Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies showed that the market may be cooling, but more people may...
My 2024 DIY Backyard Wedding Inspired a Backyard Refresh
Come summer, our yard will be ready for its next big act—a first anniversary party with family and friends.
All the Frank Lloyd Wright Homes That Hit the Market in 2024
Just as expected, these landmark properties by the legendary architect were all scooped up in a flash.
Riken Yamamoto, Architect of Innovative Housing, Wins the 2024 Pritzker Prize
The Japanese designer has made a career of finding new ways to bring people together.
Ready for a Fresh Coat of Paint? Check Out the Top Colors of 2024
We ask leading brands to share the shades they nominated as next year’s “it” hue—and how to use them in your home.
A Santa Monica Midcentury by a Late Actor Turned Architect Lists for $3.15 Million
Once home to local architect William Wallace Reid and his wife, Paula, the 1953 residence is a fusion of wood, glass, and...
My 2024 DIY Success Is Hacking the “Status” Bookshelf Dupe of My Dreams
My understated storage solution didn’t break the bank—but it looks just as good as the beloved ’60s Vitsoe system I can't afford.
An Innovative Net-Zero Prefab in Los Angeles
A net-zero prefab home design is set to reinvigorate a down-at-the-heels Los Angeles neighborhood.
Is 2024 the Year You Buy a Revamped Water Mill in Portugal for $1.4M?
The property comes with four fully furnished dwellings peppered around a crescent-shaped pool and surrounded by cork and olive...
AIA Austin’s 2024 Homes Tour Will Unveil the City’s Best Residential Architecture
The 38th annual event marks the first time an ADU used as a primary residence is among the esteemed showcase’s selected projects.
Robots for Your Pets—and More Questionably Useful Smart Home Tech From CES 2024
Voice-controlled everything dominated the Las Vegas trade show, as did a surprising number of products geared toward keeping your...
My 2024 DIY Fail Was a Fence Meant to Keep a Bevy of Animals From Ravaging My Garden
My valiant efforts to save my veggies from the inquisitive paws of some friendly critters was a flop—so the garden is now their...
This Striking Net-Zero Home Wraps Around a Serene Pond
Rooted in sustainable design, the Connecticut House radiates an undeniable Zen-like vibe.
Immersed in Nature, This City Cabin Targets Net-Zero Energy
An urban infill lot in Seattle is transformed into a nature-immersed retreat that feels a world apart from its city environment.
13 Boldly Textured Homes That Bet Big on Oriented Strand Board
These wood-wrapped spaces take the low-cost material to new heights.
A Net-Zero-Energy Barn on Long Island Is a Hub for Climate Researchers
In Sagaponack, a sustainable-building magnate’s live/work space provides a model for green construction.
A Net-Zero Home in Colorado Raises the Bar for Indoor/Outdoor Living
Atop the footprint of a 1940s ranch house, architect Renée del Gaudio designs a family residence that intimately connects to its...
A Palm Springs Net-Zero Prefab Flaunts an Elegant, Airy Kitchen
Voluminous, versatile, and incredibly chic—the kitchen in the Axiom Desert House has been thoughtfully designed to serve as a...
A Net-Zero Home Shrugs Off Winter With Solar-Energy Comfort
Nestled in a historic mining area in Washington, a modern, energy-efficient house blends modern architecture with reclaimed...
A Net-Zero Home in Canada Boasts a Striking Saw-Toothed Roof
Comprised of two perpendicular forms that gently navigate a lakeside site, Sky House runs off of solar energy.
Plant Prefab and Koto Launch New Net-Zero Homes With Scandinavian Style
Sustainable, stylish, and packed with smart tech—the latest LivingHomes are here just in time for Earth Day.
This Nearly Net-Zero Prefab Home Is an Environmentalist’s Dream Come True
In southern Maine, an eco-friendly home puts a contemporary spin on the traditional New England vernacular.
An Engineer Builds the Net-Zero Passive House of His Dreams in West Vancouver
An engineer hires BattersbyHowat Architects to design the perfect Passive House on a hillside overlooking English Bay.

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