10 Unexpected Ways to Decorate With Flowers
Though some may believe that flowers are more fit for traditional interiors or country homes, there's actually lots of modern...
Breathe Easy With These Tried-and-True Solutions for Indoor Air Pollution
It’s a global crisis, but there are ways to protect yourself.
Meet the Good Guys Trying to Hack Your Smart Home
Hidden among the many benefits of a Smart Home are subtle vulnerabilities that today’s security researchers are just beginning to...
8 Bathroom Storage Hacks You Probably Haven’t Tried Yet
If you’re designing or remodeling your bathroom, check out these out-of-the-box storage ideas your friends will want to copy.
The Shelter Spritz—and Other Cocktail Recipes You Should Definitely Try at Home
Five world-class mixologists share their shelter-in-place drink of choice, and tips that will instantly upgrade your home bar.
Try Mindful for Chrome
Every once in a while you come across a tool that entirely changes your worklow for the better.
Trying Not to Be the Grinch About the Holiday Aesthetic
I’m resistant to sparkly, “jolly” holiday decor, but still I want a cheerful atmosphere.
Editor's Letter: Make An Impact
The purpose of Dwell is to show the “try” behind the “do.”
Health Is Wealth: 39 Products to Help You Stay on Top of Your New Year’s Resolutions
Whether it’s dusting off that old gym membership or incorporating new rituals into your routine, healthy resolutions can be hard...
4 Home Security Systems to Try Now
Cheap microprocessors, easy communications, and ubiquitous smartphones make the “home of the future” a reality today.
Dwell On This: It’s Time to Rearrange Your Plants
Need a change of scenery? Try forming new plant cliques.
13 Tried-and-True White Paint Colors Recommended by Pros
Finding the right swatch can be a daunting process, but it doesn’t have to be.
Dwell On This: Wallpaper Isn’t Just for Walls
If the idea of committing to a full room of wallpaper seems daunting, try this on for size.
Airbnb Is Trying to Breathe New Life Into the Party House
Its summer announcement unveiled 11 flashy stays.
How This Indiana City Is Trying to Redefine Architecture—and Itself
In a town famed for its architectural history—with buildings by heavy hitters like Eero Saarinen and I.M. Pei—Exhibit Columbus...
Take a Sneak Peek at Dwell’s July/August 2020 Issue
From a breezy home in San Francisco to a monolithic, live/work space in Brazil, the next issue of Dwell looks at how houses have...
15 Tiny Homes You Can Buy for Less Than $70K
Try the simple life on for size and make one of these affordable tiny houses your own.
I Tried Two DTC Washable Rugs to Fit My Home’s Different Design Needs
The market for easy-to-clean rugs is booming, but how do they actually look (and feel)?
A Father-and-Son Construction Team Try Their Hand at Tiny Homes
Joshua Bell and his dad have plans to expand their Ontario contracting company by creating custom homes that start at $155K CAD.
I Tried Everhem, the Influencer-Favorite Custom Curtain Company
Could it take the pain out of ordering bespoke drapery, one linen panel at a time?
I Tried the Company Attempting to ‘Disrupt’ the Throw Pillow Space
FLOOF wants to help you find the pillow of your dreams, without leaving your couch.
19 Great Kitchen Cabinet Ideas
Though kitchen cabinets play the obvious role of storing food goods, dinnerware, and pots and pans, they also have a powerful...
Tired of the All-White Trend? Embrace the Dark Side With These 9 Black Kitchens
When white kitchens have become synonymous with modern homes, why not take another design route? Look to these nine black...
12 Industrious (and Cute!) Kitchen Sponges to Scrub Up Your Space
It’s definitely time to replace your moldy kitchen sponge—why not try these hardworking alternatives?
Products We Love: Snake Blocks
Watch us try out an old-school plastic toy that's been reinvented in tactile wood.
Celebrate Analog With These 14 Charming Wall Clocks
If you’re trying to log less screen time, picking up a classic clock is a great first step.
This Concrete-and-Glass House in Paraguay Doesn’t Believe in Walls
With partitions that can be endlessly rearranged, the Horizon House by BAUEN Architects goes up against the notion that a home...
I Tried Cork Tiles to Achieve Warm Texture in a Dark Space
Throwing a trendy material into the mix of my basement-bar makeover was a risky choice—but in the end, it paid off.
I Tried an “Architectural Wellness Paint” to Transform My Basement Into a Bar
Welcome to Making a Bar, where I give my dungeon-esque downstairs a DIY glow-up. First up: What a difference a little color makes.
A New Website Is Trying to Convince You That Housing Can Be “Awesome and Affordable”
The site’s creators are trying to change public opinion about multifamily projects in Southern California by sharing information.
In Cancún, Two Architects Are Using Rental Apartments to Try to Reinvigorate a Neighborhood
Donceles has languished in the shadow of exclusive beach resorts, and the designers think new residents could bring life back to...
This Modern Cabin in Canada Looks Like a Gigantic Pair of Binoculars
Perched on a mountain in Quebec, Canada, this modern cabin resembles a pair of binoculars peering out over the land.
These 7 Timber Homes Remind Us That Wood Knows No Bounds
Wood is one of the world’s oldest building materials—but as these contemporary homes show, there’s still room to grow.
I Tried Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper—and Learned the Limits of My DIY Skills
It’s been painted as one of the easier home design refreshes you can make. My takeaway? Call a professional.
Meryl Streep Lists Her Terrace-Wrapped TriBeCa Penthouse For $18M
The Oscar-winning residence occupies a full floor of the River Lofts, a building by National Design Award–winning Tsao & McKown...
You’ll Never Need Another Toaster Once You Try the Balmuda
Imagine a toaster that just does what it’s supposed to and so much more.

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