We may spend the majority of our time inside, but the appeal of the outdoors is always there—and it’s full of surprising benefits...

A skylight might seem like a universally bright idea, but though it can be a great design feature, it isn’t without flaws of its...

Housed within the Palazzo Galli Tassi in the heart of Florence, Numeroventi is an artist residency, exhibition space, and loft...

A decades-long housing policy that segregated U.S. cities still plagues Black communities today.

Mairead Murphy of Maike Design renovates two matching houses on the same block in Brunswick East, imbuing each with its own...

The radiant space in Emeryville features 19-foot ceilings, exposed wood beams, and a gabled skylight.

High ceilings, hardwood floors, and endless bay windows make this Pacific Heights home an airy sanctuary.

This weekend the annual Maker Faire is taking place south of San Francisco at the San Mateo County Events Center.

Phase II of Dwell's Innovate it! design competition has ended.

Originally an ADU for aging parents, this cottage in Solano Canyon is at once lofty and snug.

Mobile cabinetry and thoughtful reuse turn a dilapidated industrial structure into a warm and creative home with open-ended...

Vandeventer + Carlander used an inverted floor plan to fit in multiple outdoor spaces and a bedroom overlooking the water’s edge.

Oversized windows frame picturesque city and water views, while soaring ceilings enhance the sense of space in this new...

The Alexander Construction Company made Palm Springs living accessible to the masses.

The sleek lighting designs of Sabine Marcelis are capturing the attention of fashion houses and architecture firms alike.

The chic William Cody–designed home comes with a sizable wraparound bar that’s ideal for entertaining.

You can choose from a riverfront studio in the famous "Corn Cob Towers" and the former home of Game of Thrones author George R.R....

Cultivate a sunny state of mind with these pieces that channel Palm Springs’ brand of midcentury modernism.

The Kaufmann Desert House was meticulously restored by Marmol Radziner in the 1990s—and now it’s up for grabs.

These modern staircases are a step above the rest.

We asked the best and brightest to set the record straight on what makes good (and bad) interior design.

The 1959 residence designed by Bay Area architect Robert Klemmedson takes inspiration from the Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto,...

For Zhekai Zhang and Keren Wang, the pair behind Studio Kae, imperfection is often the desired outcome.

Dishwashers don’t seem to hold the same cache as some of the more lust-worthy kitchen appliances (looking at you, gas ranges).

Fact #1: New Yorkers are more allergic to bridges and tunnels than plants and trees.

Representing the architectural eclecticism of L.A.’s west side, the five homes selected for day one of the Dwell Los Angeles Home...

Say goodbye to red eyes—these naturally filtered swimming pools stay clean without chlorine.

If you have a nomadic streak and like waking up in a different place every few months, weeks, or even days, then a home on wheels...

In 1892, when John Muir founded the Sierra Club, the only "web" he knew about was the kind spun by spiders, and social...

The 1969 residence by architect Claude Oakland sits in the Northgate neighborhood—the last East Bay development of Eichler homes.

Small and cozy, these gorgeously furnished mobile homes will convince you to downsize and hit the road in minutes.

Who knew the sport of skateboarding owed so much to Alvar Aalto?

Sit back, relax, and imagine enjoying a cocktail shaken up in your own home bar—and then imagine it disappearing for an easy and...

Síol Studios gives a 1920s Spanish Colonial house a bespoke renovation that frames an amazing art collection.

From a floating home to LEED Platinum-certified dwellings, the Emerald City is a stronghold for eco-conscious prefab housing.

Cities across the country are banning natural gas in new homes.