How to Put Your (Fake) Christmas Tree Away For the Season
You’re going to need a box or a bag, and some extra space in the garage.
The Worst Things We Bought in 2023
From a pretty coffeemaker that is essentially useless to a mosquito racket that did nothing but frustrate, here’s what the Dwell...
Dwell’s DIY Resolutions for 2024
From learning how to refinish furniture to finding a proper place for the dishwashing gloves, here’s what we're going to tackle...
The Year Childhood Nostalgia Took Over Our Homes
In 2023, it seems like everyone was trying to reconnect with their younger self.
Our 15 Favorite Stories of 2023
From the Italian alps to the Kardashian-Jenner real estate industrial complex, here’s where we happily journeyed this year.
The ’60s Are Alive and Well in This Groovy Eichler Listed for $2.2M
The East Bay midcentury comes with bright orange beams, vintage wood paneling, and a Mies Van Der Rohe–inspired ADU.
Budget Breakdown: His $11K Backyard Office Has Worktops Made From a Tree Planted by His Grandfather
Designer Ed Barsley’s DIY space emphasizes personal touch and upcycled materials, like slate from the roof of his house and...
Vintage Christmas Collectors Have Inspired a Revival
“Nobody used to collect vintage Christmas tape dispensers, and now everyone does.”
What’s With TikTok’s LED Light Obsession?
The hugely popular multicolored strip lights, projectors, and sunset lamps build on the Tumblr-era string lights aesthetic, just...
These Are Dwell’s Most Popular Homes of 2023
What do a Danish beach house, a backyard en suite in Australia, and an Indiana lake house all have in common? They’re all among...
Glass Walls Make This New Zealand Beach House Look Like It’s Suspended in Midair
It juts from a hillside on steel columns that frame an indoor/outdoor living space.
Get an Off Grid Paradise With This $1.2M Canadian Island
For those looking to really get away from it all, this 2.25-acre retreat on Cowichan Lake can only be accessed by boat.
Before & After: Think Your Renovation Took Awhile? Try 14 Years
Best Practice Architecture tops off the lengthy transformation of a butter-yellow Seattle craftsman with an addition that...
The Top 10 Prefab Homes of 2023
From a collapsible canvas-wrapped cabin to an A-frame built in less than a month in the Galápagos Islands, these are the year’s...
Patrick Swayze’s Legendary “Rancho Bizarro” Hits the Market for $4.5M
If you’ve ever dreamed of life on the range, this equestrian property comes with four and half acres, a 1940s ranch house, and...
“Puttering” Might Be Doing Nothing, But That’s Something
Also referred to as “piddling,” carrying out low-stakes house chores allows us to reimagine spaces we’ve become sick of.
Would Blocking Private Equity From Buying Homes Really Fix the Housing Shortage?
A recent bill in Congress proposes clamping down on companies scooping up single-family residences.
An Angular Brick and Steel Home in London Stands Out Among Its Rowhouse Neighbors
Its severe outline traces the formerly disused plot while making space for three courtyards within its perimeter walls.
Plant Obsessed? You’ll Love This $4.5M Peruvian Penthouse
Located in the capital city of Lima, the 9,622-square-foot home even comes with a sun-filled greenhouse.
One Night in a Student–Staffed Hotel in Colorado
My stay at Grand Junction’s Hotel Maverick brought me back to college life—in a good way.
Finally, a Weighted Blanket That You Can Actually Use Anywhere
Bearaby’s Lounger is a compact weighted blanket, and swaddles you in comforting heat.
In South Africa, a Moody Shipping Container Cabin Springs Up in Four Months Flat
In the midst of the pandemic, a family leverages industry connections and modular construction to quickly rebuild a cliffside...
The Midcentury Home of Textile Artist Mary Jane Leland Hits the Market for $1.3M in L.A.
The residence radiates vintage flair with cork flooring, extensive glazing, and beautiful brickwork.
These Tiny Prefab Cabins Are Designed to Feel Like Luxe Hotel Rooms
The founders of Nokken applied their backgrounds in high-end hospitality to bring upscale touches to their units, which start at...
After an Airy Revamp, a Stunning Studio City Midcentury Seeks $2.7M
Architect Mims Jackson, Jr. designed the three-bedroom home as his personal residence—and now it’s ready for a new chapter,...
Budget Breakdown: A Diner-Style Booth Is the Beating Heart of This Refreshed Family Home in France
The cherry-red banquette is wrapped in glass, allowing the parents and their kids to keep in touch from across the updated...
Stars Are Embracing Maximalist Holiday Decor This Year, and Other Celebrity Real Estate News
In our biweekly breakdown of what’s happening with famous people’s homes: Paris Hilton flaunts her #Slivmas decorations and Jamie...
In Austin, a Cantilevered Home Packed With Vintage Vibes Asks $4.5M
Originally designed by A.D. Stenger, the revamped dwelling pairs midcentury charm with a daring extension.
Expanding an 1899 Brooklyn Townhouse Meant Room for the Grandparents—and Their Passions
A couple with children live on the upper floors, while the older generation has a new suite with an art studio below.
My Quest for Beautiful Countertop Appliances You Don’t Need to Hide
When storage space is limited and your toaster oven has to live in plain sight, make sure it looks as good as it performs.
One Night in a 1950s Motor Lodge Turned Los Angeles Hot Spot
The recently opened Palihotel Hollywood markets itself as having an Old Hollywood aesthetic.
Before & After: This Sunny San Diego Revamp Shows the Power of Paint
Designer Raili Clasen forges through a challenging loan process to salvage a rundown property—saving its bocce court in the...
Singer Melanie Martinez Lists Her Storybook SoCal Cottage for $2.9M
The Normandy-style 1970s residence is a slice of the French countryside, just minutes from downtown L.A.
You Can Build These Prefab ADUs Yourself, Which Start at $100 Per Square Foot
Colorado company Studio Shed started out with storage units and now offers backyard homes that can be delivered as a kit of parts.
Make Your Home Smell Merry and Bright
From German Christmas incense cones to a perfume gun that emits the scent of cotton candy, there’s a holiday scent that’ll work...
Fly By Jing Founder Jing Gao Is On a Quest to Bring Sichuan Flavors Into Every Home
Gao’s essentials include a versatile spatula, chic barware, and a shoe everyone loves to hate.