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Kelly Dawson is a writer in Los Angeles who has been contributing to Dwell's print and online publications since 2015. Follow her on Instagram @kellydawsonwrites.

Before & After: A 19th-Century Townhouse in Brooklyn Is Exquisitely Restored
Architect Elizabeth Roberts works her magic on a Cobble Hill mews house for an owner looking to update its historic charms.
How to Replace Your Kitchen Cabinets
Trade in those warped doors and stained shelves for a crisp new look.
A Phoenix Family Home Embraces Mountain Views With a Detail Fit for a Circus
The Ranch Mine partners with two equally creative homeowners to build a forward-thinking property on an unconventional lot.
A Designer’s Midcentury Revival in San Diego Makes a Bold Statement With Color and Scale
Designer Julie Crosby and a team of collaborators transform a rundown property near Southern California’s coastline.
An Art-Filled Napa Valley Home Pushes the Envelope for Prefab Design
A Bay Area family buids a weekend hideaway replete with custom finishes.
Before & After: A Sparkling Kitchen-and-Bath Renovation Elevates a San Diego Home
By preserving the rooms’ original footprints but seriously upgrading fixtures and finishes, Solstice Interiors creates an...
Salvaged Wood From a Neglected Shed Shines Again in This Los Angeles ADU
A couple enlist woodworking experts to turn the run-down shack in their backyard into a gleaming guesthouse.
These Four Colors Will Dominate Our Homes in 2021
Industry experts predict the paint shades that will soothe and invigorate us after a volatile year.
Before & After: A Terrace House in Melbourne Takes an Unexpected Turn
Architect Rebecca Naughtin carves out a curvaceous kitchen in her foodie clients’ heritage home.
These 21 Funky Bathrooms Make the Case for Ditching Subway Tiles
From eye-popping hues to bold patterns, here are styles to suit anyone bored with white-on-white.
This 350-Square-Foot NYC Apartment Has Plenty of Room to Entertain
Space-saving design tricks turn a tiny Manhattan apartment into a place for a couple to host without holding back.
Nutritionist Keri Glassman’s Manhattan Apartment Offers Lessons for Pandemic Living
The founder of Nutritious Life invites us into her Upper East Side home and shares how healthy habits have helped relieve stress.
You Don’t Have to be a Narcissist to Update Your Vanity
Here are eight ways to give your bathroom a budget-friendly makeover.
A Leak Leads to a Dazzling Kitchen Overhaul in Los Angeles
Designer Ginny Macdonald’s renovation includes a new breakfast nook, a laundry room, and a crisp white color scheme.
This Upgraded Kitchen Fits Every Modern Convenience Into Just 329 Square Feet of Space
The couple had a long list of must-haves for the renovation of their 1930s kitchen, making a clever flow and tucked-away storage...
Before & After: A Time-Capsule Carriage House in San Francisco Is Gracefully Modernized
A century-old residence with a pest-infested hayloft becomes a minimalist home for a young, growing family in the Mission...
Sunlight Plays a Starring Role in an Architect’s Family Home in L.A.
Walls of glass allow the unique light of the Upper Santa Monica Canyon to warm architect David Montalba’s boxy, concrete...
9 Countertop and Cabinetry Pairings to Take Your Kitchen From Drab to Delicious
Want to elevate your kitchen in a big way? Consider the counters and cabinets.
Before & After: A Jumbled San Francisco Home Gets a Timeless Makeover
Malcolm Davis balances the past with the present to craft a beautiful home that stands the test of time.
A Weathered Beach House Becomes a Breezy, Live/Work Pad in Northern California
Architect Malcolm Davis revives a sun-bleached property in Pacifica, adding a detached studio wrapped in Cor-Ten steel.
A Barn-Style L.A. Home Keeps it Cool With a Crisp, Minimalist Interior
Laney LA built this black-and-white home in Culver City, California, with the help of its curious and creative owners.
Before & After: A Designer Mixes Asian and American Influences in Her Family’s San Francisco Kitchen
Donald Judd and Japanese shoji screens inspired designer Amy Kwok’s renovated kitchen in Noe Valley.
This Serene L.A. Bathroom Will Transport You to a Sun-Soaked Grecian Isle
A homeowner’s love for Santorini, Greece, became the inspiration for her master bathroom’s tranquil upgrade.
Looking for a Social Distancing Distraction? Here’s How to Organize Your Kitchen on a Budget
At a time when kitchens are at the center of our new normal, three designers share their tips on how to keep them organized on a...
6 Simple Ways to Boost Your Bathroom With Plant Power
At a time when stress levels are rising, adding a touch of greenery to the bathroom can elevate both your space and your mood.
This Multigenerational Bay Area Home Is Super Accessible With Style to Spare
Who says accessibility can’t be stylish? As designer Sherry Hope-Kennedy proves, the varying needs of a multigenerational home...
Detroit’s Siren Hotel Has the Perfect Terrazzo Bathrooms—And They’re Easy to Recreate at Home
These jewel-toned bathrooms are a love letter to the beauty and buzz of Motor City.
These Are the Cabinetry Colors to Look Out for in 2020
Designers Kate Newman, Jordan Cluroe, and Russell Whitehead share their color picks that’ll give your kitchen a fresh look for...
A Silicon Valley Eichler Becomes a Cheery Hub Where Dozens Can Gather
“It’s the new French embassy,” jokes architect Mary Maydan, who turned a previously botched Eichler into a home that’s as warm...
It Took a Neighborhood to Build This Beachside Bungalow
A California beach community rallies around a well-considered addition to its laid-back streets.
Here’s the Secret to Making a Neutral Palette Pop in Your Home
Designer Joyce Downing Pickens of JDP Interiors knows that a neutral palette can be boring when done wrong.
Two Designers Bring California Calm to a West Village Apartment
When Becky and Jake Shea of Becky Shea Design were tasked with giving a nondescript “white box” personality, they looked to blend...
An Architect Built a 16,700-Square-Foot Museum That Happens to Be a Home
This is how an art enthusiast convinced Arturo Grimaldi and Leonardo Nacht to create a private gallery that doubles as a...
A Dome-Shaped Austin Home Gets a Kitchen Worthy of its History
A long-awaited renovation flips the script for a historic dome home with an awkward and outdated kitchen.
Here Are Bobby Berk’s Tips and Tricks for a Sparkling New Year’s Eve Party
The interior designer describes how he preps and maintains a clean home to welcome in the new year.
This Crisp California Residence Is All About the Courtyard
Cacti and patterned, pink tile add personality to a Manhattan Beach residence that embraces the outdoors.
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