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A Sunken Living Room Creates Flexible Space in This Renovated ’70s Japanese Home
A Sunken Living Room Creates Flexible Space in This Renovated ’70s Japanese Home
The owner-designers removed a tatami mat and lowered the floor to create a “doma” where they relax, work, and host.
By Grace Bernard
Is Well-Designed Wellness Gear Worth the Hype? I Tried It to Find Out
Self-optimization has taken over our homes. I tested everything from compression boots to water filters to figure out if it really matters whether the stuff that keeps you feeling good is good looking, too.
The Director of “Carrie” Once Lived in This $8M Beverly Hills Villa
The Mediterranean-style estate was home to Brian De Palma, who also directed “Scarface,” “The Untouchables,” and “Mission: Impossible.”
Coiled Phone Cords Made a Comeback at Collectible NYC—But Not How You Might Think
Several designers toyed with high/low concepts, from a bespoke water fountain to slick side tables that recalled Neapolitan ice cream sandwiches.
These 14 Gifts Will Set You Back Less Than $50, but They’re Still Plenty Memorable
Fancy lotion, a fun puzzle, or a lighter cover that’ll jazz up their keyring—whatever you choose, these presents are sure to make your recipient’s holiday season a little brighter.
In Western India, a Couple Built a Family Home That’s Also a Co-Living Experiment
They see the three-story structure in Ahmedabad as a template for the future.
Sink Skirts—Love ’Em or Hate ’Em?
Do these fabric alternatives to cabinet doors add a touch of old-school charm or are they an unbecoming holdover from the cottagecore trend? Dwell readers and staff are pretty...
Rethinking Siding
With extra-thick boards, durable fiber cement construction, deep shadow lines, and crisp, mitered corners, Hardie® Artisan® Siding turns a familiar building material into an...
How the American Dorm Went From Institutional Bunk to Influencer Set Piece
A look at the ways college housing design has shifted student identity—and vice versa—since the early days of U.S. universities.
Editor’s Letter: Small Houses Make Good Neighbors
A confined floor plan often leads to an expansive community.

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