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A Modular Beach Home in Australia Allows One Family to Keep an Eye on the Surf

An L-shaped prefab in New South Wales draws in light from the north and captures views of the surf.

By Tim Hanrahan - 19 hours ago

Design or Remodel Your Modern Home With the Help of Dwell Photos

Here at Dwell, we believe that “a picture is worth a thousand words,” and when it comes to designing or renovating your home, the right photos can help you find inspiration and direct you to make informed design decisions.

Our Dorm Definitely Did Not Look Like This

In Poznan, Poland, architect Adam Wierciński transforms a 1929 residential flat into student dwellings for four.

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Home Tour: Theron Humphrey of This Wild Idea

You may know him best for his eye-catching Instagram feed and his beloved coonhound Maddie who has a remarkable ability to balance on things.

6 Home Wet Bars That Will Inspire You to Up Your Entertaining Game

A home wet bar can be much more than just a place to make drinks with access to running water.

The L.A. Prefab Company That’s Aiming to Make Good Design Available to Everyone

Specializing in customized modular units for residential backyard use, the Los Angeles-based startup Cover is out to transform the market with their high-quality prefabs.

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Expert Design Advice: Outdoor Dining Spaces

On the record, Andrew Busch is an expert Design Associate at Room & Board Chicago, with a skill for creating modern outdoor spaces.

8 Ways to Organize Your Books with Storage Cubbies

Everyone dreams of owning an expansive home library filled with thumbed-through classics, but a cubby and library card is often more realistic.

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A leaky four-story former water tower may not be the first place that springs to mind when picturing bright, clean living quarters.

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Designed by Cambridge-based Mole Architects for an architect and developer, the Houseboat is a curved, split-level structure brimming with evocative textures.

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On a sloping site oriented to the morning sun the house is hovering with its widely levitating roof anchored to the ground by 3 stone clad rocky volumes.

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A fail-proof neutral palette in a strong, structural design, this is the stuff pillow dreams are made of here at The...

Nala Soapstone Vase by The Citizenry

A modern vase in marbled blush soapstone – what we call an understated statement piece.

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A New Modern Hotel in San Diego Offers Surfing Adventures and Local Hospitality

When it comes to traveling these days, more and more people are seeking out ways to stay like a local—but that craving is now going far beyond accommodations.

By Paige Alexus - 2 days ago

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The Starter Guide to Assembling Your Smart Home

Home automation expert and director of marketing at Leviton Greg Rhoades shares what to prepare, what to consider, and what to avoid when connecting your home.

Celebrate the Solar Eclipse With 13 Products That Are Out of This World

Even if you won't be on the path of totality come August 21, you can still get in the spirit with these stellar items.

This Light-Filled, Metallic Home Embraces Its Wooded Site

A compact home’s rhythmic facade and daylight-drenched interiors create a connection to nature.

Set on 40 Enchanting Acres in Ojai, This Award-Winning Green Residence Is on the Market For $2.2M

Designed by David Ferrin of Arketype Architects and built by Allen and Associates, the Swift-Bogenberger residence offers an elegant, yet rural lifestyle just minutes from...

A 250-Year-Old Stone House in Israel With a Surprisingly Modern Interior

This historic home by Henkin Shavit Architecture is reimagined through a modern lens.

8 Subterranean Homes That Are Out of This World

Though it's not typical, building a home underground can offer an alternative way of living that may fit with the lifestyle you're seeking.

Stacked Concrete Squares Make Up This Incredible Vacation Home in Aragon, Spain

Sitting on the edge of Puertos de Beceite national park in Aragon, Spain, is Casa Solo Pezo, the first property in the Solo Office collection of cutting-edge, architect-designed...

Prep Your Dorm Room For the New School Year With These 16 Cool, Modern Products

With the new school year quickly approaching, make sure to give yourself enough time to gather what you'll need to make your dorm room both functional and fun.