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

Never underestimate the healing powers of a long bath – especially when you get to wear a Waffle Robe and Slippers afterward!...

Outside Milwaukee, this 1960 residence features an “upside-down” floor plan with an airy communal area upstairs.

The barren beauty of a desert landscape can be a source of inspiration for off-the-grid prefab living.

The verdant spaces nominated for the Dwell Design Awards bring these biophilic homes to life.

The nominees for this year’s Dwell Design Awards are the epitome of style and function.

From the whimsical to the austerely beautiful, the contenders in this year’s Dwell Design Awards are singular sanctuaries.

The homes nominated for this year’s Dwell Design Awards represent the best in creative, context-driven design.

Humble in size but big on seaside views and low-key vibes, the beach bungalow is a classic staple of beachside culture across the...

Whether it's the sound of waves crashing on the shore, or its entrancing blue color, there is something so relaxing about being...

Don't just tile the bathroom floor: tile the walls and ceiling, too. No windows? No problem! Mirrored walls? Why not!

Lighting circumscribes a space, and therefore how we interpret ourself within that space.

From city apartments to vacation rentals and boutique hotels, a daring and creative use of colorful paint, textiles, and other...

A mug reinvented 100 ways and a Bauhaus beehive are among the nominees in this year’s Dwell Design Awards.

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...

With their main components manufactured in a factory and assembled on-site, prefab homes often cost less to build, offer a higher...

What first comes to mind when you think of the Scandinavian lifestyle? If it includes simplicity, comfort, and a connection to...

One of the benefits of prefabricated and modular buildings is that they leave minimal construction waste and can be built without...

Many of us are guilty of thinking of laundry rooms as unremarkable or unattractive parts of our home that don't require much...

We take a look back at Salone del Mobile's 2014 special exhibition—Where Architects Live—with a sneak peek into the personal...

Once a locker for a midnight loo, the bedside table has taken on a far sweeter function—and a score of forms for holding big...

On a budget but want a cool pad? Struggling with a small space? We chat up Maxwell Ryan, founder of the popular Apartment Therapy...

The nominees for this year’s Dwell Design Awards may be petite, but they pack a big punch.

Homes that are characterized by bold, geometric shapes can create an eye-catching presence while also serving functional purposes.

While staircases are functional by nature, many architects use them as an opportunity to introduce a graphic design statement to...

If you've ever embarked on a renovation in California, you know how challenging the historic preservation laws can be.

Looking for a more intimate yet modern travel experience? Consider booking your next stay at a bed-and-breakfast, where you can...

Martha Thorne, executive director of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, selects the most groundbreaking structures of the last...

Though kitchen cabinets play the obvious role of storing food goods, dinnerware, and pots and pans, they also have a powerful...

In these houses, "getting lit" takes on a more sober definition.

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

Across the North Atlantic in the United Kingdom, you may spot subtle variations in style when it comes to the architecture and...

You don’t have to look far to find a host of experienced designers and builders of prefab homes in the Golden State.

Nestled along the banks of rivers throughout the United States, these modern homes take full advantage of their locations in...

From a shipping container dwelling to architect Steven Holl’s forest retreat, these residences embody the ideal that what’s best...

With their stained-glass windows, vaulted ceilings, open-floor plans, and intriguing history, churches that are repurposed into...