The Alexander Construction Company made Palm Springs living accessible to the masses.

Now that small space living has become more and more common, people are looking for the best types of furniture that will allow...

A scion of Frank Lloyd Wright erects a modular hillside retreat near the architect’s estate.

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

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

Cultivate a sunny state of mind with these pieces that channel Palm Springs’ brand of midcentury modernism.

The Kaufmann Desert House was meticulously restored by Marmol Radziner in the 1990s—and now it’s up for grabs.

Who knew the sport of skateboarding owed so much to Alvar Aalto?

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...

The midcentury residential architecture experiment shaped American home design much beyond the postwar era.

Perched high above Honolulu, the updated midcentury has exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking...

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

Cities across the country are banning natural gas in new homes.

Today, architecture and design in Australia is more vibrant and exciting than ever.

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...

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...

A compelling book details how John S. Chase impacted modernism through the low-slung Houston home he designed for his family with...

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.

No natural light? No problem.

Not everyone has the luxury of having multiple bedrooms in their homes—but that’s nothing to lose sleep over.

As one of America's most important contributions to residential architecture, ranch homes embody both modernist ideas and the...

From a sleek A-frame cabin to a futuristic apartment building at New York’s High Line, these buildings are the year’s most...

Bricks aren't just for brownstones.

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

For over seventy years, through 7,000 photography sessions, and with 70,000 negatives, Julius Shulman captured the elusive spirit...

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...