8 Famous Midcentury Homes You Can Actually TourHow many of these decade-defining homes have you checked off your list?
24 Outdoor Products for Every Kind of Summer PlanCheck out this list of furnishings and accoutrements for the beach, backyard, campground, and beyond.
Build a Breezy A-Frame Shelter With These DIY Kits by Artist Jay NelsonEach kit comes with a miniature model, two prints, and plans for building a shady backyard shelter in about a weekend’s time.
Design 101: What Are Alexander Homes, and Why Are They Still So Beloved?The Alexander Construction Company made Palm Springs living accessible to the masses.
Before & After: Twinning Homes in Melbourne Go From Ramshackle to RavishingMairead Murphy of Maike Design renovates two matching houses on the same block in Brunswick East, imbuing each with its own...
A Look at 10 Iconic Case Study Houses in CaliforniaArchitectural photographer Julius Shulman's iconic image of Pierre Koenig's 1960 modernist masterpiece, the Stahl House—also...
5 Reasons Why Landscaping and Bringing Plants Into Your Home Is So ValuableWe may spend the majority of our time inside, but the appeal of the outdoors is always there—and it’s full of surprising benefits...
8 Modern DrivewaysThese various modern homes prove that the driveway is just as important to a piece of architecture as the rest of the design.
A 16th-Century Florentine Palazzo Is Transformed Into an Artist ResidencyHoused within the Palazzo Galli Tassi in the heart of Florence, Numeroventi is an artist residency, exhibition space, and loft...
The Only Surviving Craig Ellwood Case Study House Asks $2.9MRecently listed for $2,995,000, Case Study House #16 was the first of three houses Ellwood designed for the program—and it’s the...
14 Architectural Gingerbread Houses That Are Definitely Not Cookie CutterThese tasty and tasteful gingerbread houses and campers take cues from the best in iconic architecture and design.
8 Best Dwell PenthousesOne of the best aspects of living in a high-rise in the middle of the city is the spectacular view you may be able to enjoy.
Sweden’s Icehotel Celebrates its 30th Year With 15 Glittering New Art SuitesGrab your parka and your snow boots: we’re headed to Northern Sweden for an inside look at Icehotel’s latest crop of seasonal...
8 Ways to Renovate an AirstreamThe iconic, and slightly atomic, form of the shiny silver Airstream is embedded in our cultural and design milieu.
8 Stylish London ApartmentsMany Londoners are known for having a well-honed sense of style, so it’s no surprise that Dwell has covered a number of...
8 Modern Paneled RoomsIn our long history of construction, paneling has run the gamut from ornate boiserie to simple sheets of plywood.
A Converted Warehouse Loft in the San Francisco Bay Area Seeks $950KThe radiant space in Emeryville features 19-foot ceilings, exposed wood beams, and a gabled skylight.
Sofa Bed Versus Wall Bed: What’s Best for Your Small Space?Now that small space living has become more and more common, people are looking for the best types of furniture that will allow...
10 Buildings We Love by Piers TaylorKnown for his stripped-back approach to home design, RIBA award-winning architect Piers Taylor focuses more on light and space...
8 Companies That Are Revolutionizing Kit HomesWith seemingly limitless plans, styles, and sizes, kit homes are an intriguing alternative for homebuyers.
8 Modern In-Law UnitsYou may recognize an Accessory Dwelling Unit (or ADU) by one of its many other names, including in-law unit, granny flat, laneway...
8 Outstanding Cabins For Rent in CanadaIf you harbor a love for the great outdoors, then it's time to visit the Great White North.
Creative Reuse: 12 Before & After Projects That Repurpose Old Buildings Into Inspired New HomesFrom the neighborhood bodega to a dilapidated motorcycle shop, these once disused buildings were given a new life, thanks to...
8 Barn Houses For Modern LivingRooted in the past yet decidedly in the present, these converted barns embrace their history, but take on a modern twist.
8 Distinct Ways of Living in JapanSize doesn't matter when these homes push the conventions of building and living in Japan.
10 Best Places For Design Nerds to Dine in Mexico CityMexico City is the creative haven du jour teeming with epicurean delights, stunning architecture, and a bustling arts scene.
8 Transforming Furnishings For Tiny ApartmentsThese flexible furnishings will lift, shift, glide, and transform before your very eyes.
8 Inspirational Quotes to Stay InnovativeDwell editor-in-chief Amanda Dameron talks us through Dwell's July/August 2016 issue.
A Weird and Wonderful Cob Cottage in a Washington Co-Op Asks $500KThis whimsical home is set in a forested cohousing community with 23 acres of hiking trails and a neighborhood garden.
8 Bodacious Homes With Curves for DaysCombining swerves and verve, these homes showcase the allure of organic silhouettes.
8 Marvelous Midcentury Chairs on eBayTake a load off in these midcentury armchairs that run the gamut of shapes, styles, sizes, and prices.
America’s Best Independent Design Shops: Spartan ShopThe showroom and gallery in Portland, Oregon, has emerged from the pandemic with a new vision.
8 Great Examples of Outdoor DesignDwell editor-in-chief Amanda Dameron talks us through Dwell's June 2015 issue.
Grandson of Frank Lloyd Wright Constructs Peaceful Prefab Near the Legend's Famed SchoolA scion of Frank Lloyd Wright erects a modular hillside retreat near the architect’s estate.
An Honest Guide to the Benefits and Drawbacks of SkylightsA skylight might seem like a universally bright idea, but though it can be a great design feature, it isn’t without flaws of its...
This Charming San Francisco Condo Asks $1.7MHigh ceilings, hardwood floors, and endless bay windows make this Pacific Heights home an airy sanctuary.