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...
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...
A Jewel Box Floating Home on Seattle’s Lake Union Lists for $3.5MVandeventer + Carlander used an inverted floor plan to fit in multiple outdoor spaces and a bedroom overlooking the water’s edge.
A Sassy, Pink-Trimmed Ranch Near Palm Springs Lists for $899KThe chic William Cody–designed home comes with a sizable wraparound bar that’s ideal for entertaining.
Here Are 8 Homes You Can Buy Near Chicago With $515KYou can choose from a riverfront studio in the famous "Corn Cob Towers" and the former home of Game of Thrones author George R.R....
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...
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.
A Midcentury-Modern Home in Palm Desert Is Preserved to a TThe first thing to go is usually the layout.
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...
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...
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...
An Art-Collecting Couple’s L.A. Home Is a Masterpiece in Its Own RightSíol Studios gives a 1920s Spanish Colonial house a bespoke renovation that frames an amazing art collection.
True Hollywood StoryFor over seventy years, through 7,000 photography sessions, and with 70,000 negatives, Julius Shulman captured the elusive spirit...
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...
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.
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.
America’s Best Independent Design Shops: Spartan ShopThe showroom and gallery in Portland, Oregon, has emerged from the pandemic with a new vision.
Dwell Los Angeles Home Tours Day #1 Preview: West SideRepresenting the architectural eclecticism of L.A.’s west side, the five homes selected for day one of the Dwell Los Angeles Home...
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.
This Charming San Francisco Condo Asks $1.7MHigh ceilings, hardwood floors, and endless bay windows make this Pacific Heights home an airy sanctuary.
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...
Here Are 20 of the Best Midcentury Renovations in Palm SpringsWe’ve gathered 20 of our favorite homes that maintain their midcentury flavor without sacrificing 21st-century modernizations and...
Maker Faire 2009This weekend the annual Maker Faire is taking place south of San Francisco at the San Mateo County Events Center.
Dwell's Innovate It! Winners AnnouncedPhase II of Dwell's Innovate it! design competition has ended.
Spend Your Days Working From Home in This Handsomely Renovated Oakland Loft for $1.2MDesigned by pioneering live/work architect Tom Dolan, the open residence features a floating staircase and a street-level...
3 Tips for Mid-Century Modern CollectorsOne of the great pleasures of visiting the McKenzie Residence in our September 2012 story "Borrego Springs Eternal," is owner...
Sierra Club Green HomeIn 1892, when John Muir founded the Sierra Club, the only "web" he knew about was the kind spun by spiders, and social...
18 Modern Fireplaces and Fire Pits to Inspire Outdoor LivingWarm nights spent sitting outside with friends are just around the corner—so sit back, relax, and get inspired by these charming...
Meet “Object & Thing,” New York’s Rule-Breaking New Art and Design FairLaunched by a Frieze art fair veteran, the weekend-long event presents 200 works by both artists and designers in a Bushwick...
Here’s How to Deck Out Your Home Like a Breezy Palm Springs MidcenturyCultivate a sunny state of mind with these pieces that channel Palm Springs’ brand of midcentury modernism.
For a Cool $25 Million, You Can Buy Richard Neutra’s Most Famous Palm Springs HomeThe Kaufmann Desert House was meticulously restored by Marmol Radziner in the 1990s—and now it’s up for grabs.
These 3 Co-Living Companies Are Transforming Urban LivingWith co-living, the living's easy—you don’t have to worry about cleaning or running out of toilet paper, as it's all taken care...
15 Outdoor Kitchens That Inspire Al Fresco DiningCombining culinary creativity with a love of nature, these inspiring kitchens will make you want to cook, dine, and host outdoors...
Meet 3 Robots That Could Be Changing the Construction IndustryWe introduce you to three companies with innovative robotic systems that could be bringing a lot of change to home construction.
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Bewitching BackyardsThe blissful outdoor areas of these homes from the Dwell community are a breath of fresh air.
Donald Wexler Himself Helped Renovate This Palm Springs Prefab RentalNot only did the father of Palm Springs modernism design this steel-and-glass prefab, but he also stepped in to oversee its...