My 2025 DIY Dream Is to Level Up My Living Room Into a Sick (and Chic) Home Theater
A separate screening room isn’t in the cards for my rental apartment—but these upgrades would change the game.
The Worst Things We Bought in 2024
From a “cheap, shitty frame” to dishwashing gloves that rip after a few uses, here are the home items Dwell editors and...
How the Biden Administration Addressed the Housing Crisis This Year
Proposed legislation included removing barriers to new construction, cracking down on corporate landlords, and assistance to...
My 2024 DIY Fail Was a Fence Meant to Keep a Bevy of Animals From Ravaging My Garden
My valiant efforts to save my veggies from the inquisitive paws of some friendly critters was a flop—so the garden is now their...
My 2024 DIY Backyard Wedding Inspired a Backyard Refresh
Come summer, our yard will be ready for its next big act—a first anniversary party with family and friends.
The Year the Internet Started to Care About Architectural Preservation
News of everything from celebrities to climate crises threatening classic structures sparked outcry beyond the expected design...
My 2025 DIY Resolution Is to Do the Little Things Myself
This year, I want to lean into the small stuff and repair my things without spending (much) money.
The Design Trends That Will Shape Our Homes in 2025
Perfection is passé and smart homes are out.
These Are Dwell’s Most Popular Homes of 2024
If there was something readers loved most this year, it was really great renovations—and one remarkable tiny cabin.
My 2025 DIY Resolution Is to Create the Storage Room of My Dreams
Now that I have the space, I’m ready to hang some shelves, and label some bins for all of my Facebook Marketplace treasures.
The Most Impressive Prefab Homes of 2024
From a solar-powered floating home that putters through Dutch canals to a rainforest retreat with an oculus, here are the year’s...
The Year Logos and Merch Took Over Our Homes
It’s not just on our clothes—brand loyalty is very much alive in our personal living zones.
My 2025 DIY Dream Is to Build a (Better) Rack for All My Surfboards
My collection has outgrown its storage solution, so in 2025, I’ll build a system that gets them all up and off the ground.
The 20 Most-Liked Homes on Our Instagram in 2024
The double-taps don’t lie—here are all the scroll-stopping homes you “hearted” the most this year.
The Restaging of “Luna Luna” Calls Back to a More Exciting—But Dead—Art World
With significant venture capital funding, the resuscitated 1980s theme park, now in New York City, is a joy to explore—if you...
How an Outdated Montreal Row House Became a Homey Office Space
Brand design studio Wedge turns a century-old house into home-sweet-home for its creative team.
This £875K English Cottage Encloses an Original 1800s Train Carriage
The cozy three-bedroom getaway neighbors a 468-acre nature reserve on the coast of Kent.
A Perforated Metal Box Hides the Bathroom in This Small Madrid Apartment
Complete with storage compartments, the unit has wavy, see-through panels that provide a peek at the tub.
A Rare Craftsman Compound Just Hit the Market in L.A. for $2M
The three dwellings have been renovated from top to bottom with custom cabinetry, warm earth tones, and vintage-inspired...
Why Is Spain’s Social Housing So Well-Designed?
The country is trying to reverse its legacy of under-investing in public housing by churning out projects that defy expectations...
How the “The Brutalist” Production Designer Went “Method” to Embody a Fictional Architect
Judy Becker discusses crafting László Toth’s modernist on-screen universe—including his buildings.
Talk About Forest Bathing—This Wooded Quebecois Retreat Is Packed With Spa-Like Amenities
Named after the sélénite crystal, the sparkling-white ADA-friendly rental has a steam bath, a sauna, a salt room, and more.
Hey Rock Climbing Buffs: This Manhattan Townhouse Has an 83-Foot Climbing Wall
Architect Adam Kushner reimagined the landmark home with a double-height living area, a central courtyard, and a rooftop deck.
Before & After: Copious Cabinetry Makes a Compact Flat Work for a Family of Four
Sugarhouse Design & Architecture sought to “pack in storage at every opportunity” as they revised this 1,171-square-foot...
Icons Only: The Coveted Midcentury Community That Residents Banded Together to Preserve
The 75-year-old postwar subdivision of Arapahoe Acres near Denver is one place in the U.S. where homeowners aren’t tearing down...
Inside the World of Competitive Gingerbread House Building
For the serious enthusiasts who spend months constructing their edible architecture, tool kits include some things you’d expect...
In Houston, a Home on Stilts Overlooking “Mount Rush Hour” Seeks $1.5M
The house wraps around a 200-year-old pecan tree, and it has some unusual neighbors: gigantic busts of George Washington, Abraham...
How They Pulled It Off: Multigenerational, Accessible Living in a Century-Old Home
When a couple in Toronto needed their space to accommodate a wheelchair, Omar Gandhi was up for the challenge, adding an elevator...
Frosted Windows at This Australian Home Hide the Interiors Just Enough
Passersby get a glimpse of residents through translucent panels that form a hallway along the sidewalk.
The Only Way to This Metal-Clad Cabin Is by Boat
A steel exterior protects the Ontario retreat from harsh weather—but its interior is surprisingly pink.
1,763 Pounds of Rock Help Cool This Bangkok Flat
Architect Peeraya Suphasidh uses natural materials with high thermal mass to craft a serene home in the tropical capital.
This €740K Brutalist Home Near Paris Is Completely Wrapped in Greenery
Designed by Michel Aubry, the plant-covered ’60s home is composed of concrete, brick, and glass.
This €1.2M Townhouse in Menorca Is Ripe for a Revamp—and It Comes With Approved Plans
The 1886 home needs some TLC, but it’s packed from top to bottom with old-world charm.
Budget Breakdown: An $838K Brooklyn Townhouse Renovation Keeps Two Families Connected
An unlocked door between levels, a shared backyard, and opened-up spaces make it easy for the adults to share in the day-to-day...
Jeremiah Brent Is a Natural—and Needed—Addition to “Queer Eye”
While the departure of Bobby Berk worried fans, the Fab Five’s newest member gives the show’s rote formula an overdue shake-up.
You Turned a Mall Into Housing?
As strange as a recent viral project in Milwaukee may seem, there’s a historical precedent for this kind of adaptive reuse—but...