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These exceptionally luminous dwellings are the winners and honorees of our 2024 Andersen Bright Ideas Awards.

John-Barry Lowe returns to the Dublin neighborhood of his youth to build the sustainable “prototype” home of his dreams.

Designed by Jérôme Peyret, the curvaceous cottage in the French countryside comes with appropriately ovoid furnishings.

The extension is contoured with floor-to-ceiling glass that brightens the living spaces and connects them to the backyard.

Dwell's creative director handpicks her favorite titles for different types of design lovers, from a dreamscape of AI-imagined...

Calling all bibliophiles: The three-bedroom apartment also comes with built-in, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves.

A low-set rock facade blocks the sun to keep the interiors cool; the other features double-height glazing that lets light filter...

Even the most spirited among us can get overwhelmed by the demands of entertaining.

This election cycle, voters got the chance to address the housing crisis directly.

To craft a Washington, D.C., alley house for himself and his horticulturist wife, an architect opted for a menu of renewable,...

Designed by Roger Lee, the lightly updated 1957 home still has its original wood paneling, exposed beams, and open-hearth...

A new book explores the legacy of an often-overlooked architectural style born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital.

Aurora Arquitectos designed a clever solution to make a client’s small apartment feel larger—an interior window that adds a touch...

The wood-paneled, solar-powered houseboat lets you putter around your favorite body of water in Scandinavian style.

To kick off our celebration of Dwell’s 25th anniversary, tour-goers got the chance to check out three private homes on the city’s...

The 310-square-foot tiny house keeps their family of three cozy as they build their main home in the Ontario wilderness.

The celebrated architect transformed the property into his home in 1978, and the current owners expanded it with glass bricks,...

Larry Yung took on a decade-long renovation by himself, and he has a word of warning: “Be ready for a challenge.”

A fun family home evokes coastal vibes and celebrates the potential of the architectural surfaces the homeowners make.

Candles are so 2023.

The brick home conjures up the charm of an English cottage with its ivy-wrapped facade, refreshed interiors, and leafy patio.

This sleek, coastal space lives larger than your typical townhome.

The steel nest-like home is filled with amenities, including two kitchens, a Himalayan salt crystal sauna, and theater room.

This intimate home, 15 or so minutes by boat from Seattle, embodies small-town life.

A plunge pool, sauna, mini vineyard, and outdoor tasting room are just some of the perks of the one-of-a-kind $23M property.

The home is immersed in nature—and has a history of famous house guests.

This luxe condo—on the market for $2.5M—is immersed in fruit trees and foliage with a central garden and outdoor kitchen.

The redesigned rear extension incorporates reclaimed bricks, a planted roof, and a concrete kitty door.

Pro tip: you don’t need to live in a French chateau to make your place smell like one.

Smitten with the Art Deco details of the Hollywood Hills flat, Josie introduced a mixture of vintage and contemporary pieces to...

Set on the ground floor of a Victorian, the 659-square-foot apartment has original bay windows and a refreshed kitchen and bath.

The steely home replaces a teardown cottage with elements that match a Norman Foster–designed extension from the ’60s.

Even the pickiest aesthete in your life will be happy with a gift from our carefully curated lists.

Built in 1820, the converted stable pairs 19th-century patina with contemporary interventions—and it comes turnkey and completely...

The concrete, brick, and wood residence figures in a protected patio and a surprising series of intimate, moody spaces.

In the decade since Casa Wabi put a stretch near Puerto Escondido on the architectural map, a slew of local hotels have followed...