How Midcentury Modern Met the Stone Age to Create Flintstones Chic
More than half a century since the sitcom’s debut and 30 years since its live-action movie release, the lasting influence of the...
The Kitchen Island in This London Home Is Made of Melted-Down Chocolate Box Molds
Surprising no one, the residence and its recent add-on belongs to a children’s book illustrator known for their love of color.
The ’60s Are Alive and Well in This Groovy $898K Los Angeles Flat
Perched in a midcentury building, the renovated apartment is decked out with retro touches, including funky wallpaper and a disco...
I Nailed the Chic Dive Bar Aesthetic of My Dreams
After scouring Facebook Marketplace and shopping my own collection of ephemera and such, my basement-turned-hangout is finally...
Hear Me Out: Netflix’s “Buying London” Is Actually Less Hateable Than Its American Counterparts
The British version of the hit real estate reality series “Selling Sunset” is getting bleak reviews.
Budget Breakdown: In London, a Midcentury-Inspired Kitchen Update Leads to a $229K Home Revamp
Nicola and Patrick had been dreaming of an extension for almost two decades—and 4 S Architecture managed to pack everything they...
12 Architectural Masterpieces That Never Were
A new book rounds up hundreds of unbuilt structures and city plans from the 20th century to today that show just how different...
Along With Some Darn Good Lamps, Dwell’s Marketing Associate Saw the Future at ICFF
From conjugating icons to developing future legacies, the work at ICFF seems to meet us exactly where we are.
Drew Barrymore’s Historic Hamptons Home Hits the Market at $8.5M
Set on 1.7 acres in the heart of Sagaponack, the converted barn beams with daylit living areas, lush grounds, a detached...
Two Canadian Designers Couldn’t Afford a Home, So They Built Some Really Nice Tiny Ones
Payam Shalchian and Lee Loewen created three wood-clad models starting at 260 square feet that are meant to provide a path to...
Everything Our Editor-in-Chief Liked at Brooklyn’s NYCxDesign Shows
Lighting with hair is officially a thing. You need a dedicated olive spoon. And other observations.
Is a Rain Chain Right For You?
Replacing your downspout could improve both the aesthetics and the ecology of your outdoor space—but there are some things to...
How Millennials and Gen Zers Are Buying With Friends Amid Impossible Home Costs
“We sat down and said, Okay, if this is something we want to do, we’re going to need to get really comfortable talking about...
In Paris, a Clothing Workshop Is Tailored Into a Work-From-Home Flat
Original floor-to-ceiling glass connects the living area and kitchen, which now steps up to an office with two desks.
High in the Berkeley Hills, a Home Cast in Concrete and Glass Asks $2.4M
Designed by celebrated local architect Jack Hillmer, the 1996 residence has floor-to-ceiling glazing and views across the bay to...
We Asked the Experts How to Choose the Best Kitchen Countertop Material
From marble to granite to soapstone, the options are dizzying—but if you’re realistic about your lifestyle, the choice is easy to...
Everything Dwell’s Style Editor Saw in an Afternoon of NYCxDesign
From a show honoring Eileen Gray to a buzzy just-opened concept store.
Before & After: Their 1890 Farmhouse Hides a World of Color Behind Its Gray Facade
In Portland, Oregon, a culinary couple call on architect Michael Howells to raise the roof, revamp the floor plan, and spice up...
In Lisbon, a Design Duo’s Custom-Built Flat Seeks €1.2M
Garcé & Dimofski preserved the apartment’s intricate 19th-century details while filling it with fresh light fixtures, wood...
Fresh Indoor Air and Healthy Materials: These Tiny Prefabs Pack In Passive House Principles
Australian firm Studio Dot’s 269-square-foot unit is designed for wellness in response to our changing climate.
Can Mercer Labs Keep the “Immersive Museum” Trend Alive?
Following in the footsteps of Meow Wolf and Van Gogh experiences, a real estate developer and artist have transformed a former...
Camping Turned Into Glamping After a Family Built Twin Tiny Cabins in the Woods
A raised boardwalk connecting the units enhances the owners’ favorite walking path on their parcel of wilderness in Nova Scotia.
Author Joyce Carol Oates’s Midcentury Home Hits the Market for $800K
Designed by Philip Sheridan Collins in 1962, the 3,400-square-foot residence in Princeton, New Jersey, is built around a massive...
Deck Chairs, Tuberculosis, and the Titanic: The Unexpected Origins of a Summertime Staple
Before the style of reclining outdoor furniture became a symbol of outdoor leisure, it was used for a very different purpose.
My Multiple-Seasons Outdoor Furniture Test
I learned that just two things help determine that you’re getting what you paid for: what it’s made of and where it came from.
Two Side-by-Side SoCal Homes Designed by Clifton Jones Jr. Seek $1.4M
Dating back to 1963, each lightly updated unit comes with walls of glass, 1,200 square feet of living space, and a central...
Friends Weathered Nine Storms Within 18 Months to Build This Remote Cottage in Scotland
The rugged holiday home in Outer Hebrides was created with rocks sourced from its small isle, and plenty of grit.
A Retired Couple Trades Their Pennsylvania Horse Farm for Beach Life in Coastal Delaware
This seaside retreat was designed to put family—including pets—first with a dedicated dog wash area, “catio,” and more.
Saudi Arabia’s The Line Megadevelopment Gets A Lot Shorter
The controversial planned city was supposed to cut across 105 miles of desert. Now, not so much.
I Replaced My Big-Box Store Cabinets With Custom Plywood Fronts
Well, my boyfriend did, but I supervised—and the process was surprisingly painless.
I Found a Sleek Carry-On Bag That Does It All
My tiny carry-on suitcase fits everything I need for a week away, from a portable clothing steamer to my entire skincare...
Where Do You Poop When You Live In a Van?
From cassette toilets to gym memberships to a solution not unlike a litter box, taking care of business when you've chosen the...
Build an Eichler-Esque Home—or Whatever You Dream Up—With These Customizable Prefab Frames
Blue Sky Building Systems makes steel structures to your specifications, whether for a suburban dwelling or Joshua Tree retreat.
On Canada’s Sunshine Coast, a Radiant Green-Roofed Home Asks $1.75M
Spanning nearly 4,000 square feet, the six-bedroom residence frames spectacular water and mountain views, and it comes with a...
Budget Breakdown: He Remixed His Janky Shed Into a Design Studio for $6K
Almo Troup repurposes nearly all of the materials from a tumbledown shack to create a dreamy, minimalist workspace in his...
When Did Cookware Get So...Toylike?
While DTC brands are churning out products that could fit into Fisher-Price sets, play kitchens for actual kids are becoming...