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...

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

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...

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....

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

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

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...

It goes without saying that David Lai, Principal and Creative Director of Hello Design, has had a lot of experience creating...

The Pritzker Prize–winning architect reflects on his achievements and his mentor.

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

In January 2003, we issued a challenge to 16 architects: Design a modern prefab home for $200,000.

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

From Jakarta to Brazil, Brooklyn based photographer Matthew Williams has traveled the globe for Dwell.

Here are the best savings on tech, bedding, apparel, and more to get your wardrobe and home ready for autumn’s chill.

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be showcasing several homes of creative individuals we admire in the Bay Area—and we’re...

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.

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

First profiled a decade ago, we checked back in with the adventurous architect of Biosphere 2 and his plans for his massive,...

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

The Japanese architect—and winner of the 2014 Pritzker Prize—is working with Muji on a new endeavor: using furniture as a module...

Traditions collide in Los Angeles when architect Jeremy Levine hotwires SoCal Spanish with international haute-moderne.

Throughout U.S. history, the row house has endured and adapted as an underappreciated model for accessible urban housing.

Renovated and expanded by Godfredsen-Sigal Architects, the two-story residence has no shortage of inspiring, light-filled spaces.

Dow Chemical put Midland on the map, architect Alden B. Dow—a local scion and former Taliesin fellow—transformed its landscape.

We chat with the masterful weaver, textile designer, and gardener whose global aesthetic continues to reverberate and influence...

Though some may believe that flowers are more fit for traditional interiors or country homes, there's actually lots of modern...

When you’re staying at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in Brooklyn Bridge Park, it’s difficult to leave your room.

Thanks to a thoughtful update by the current owner, artist Lucy Lyons, the revived interiors feature a vibrant color palette...

In the 2010s, design/build programs were the cutting edge of architectural education.

In order to create thought-provoking content and cutting-edge ideas, you first need inspirational surroundings to stimulate the...

One of the great pleasures of visiting the McKenzie Residence in our September 2012 story "Borrego Springs Eternal," is owner...

Designed by Pierre Koenig in 1954, this iconic L.A. house was carefully restored to pay homage to the Koenig's distinctive style.

At 98, Ruth Adler Schnee reflects on the important names she’s known—Wright, Klee, Eames, Calder—and the career she’s led.