Dwell's Los Angeles-based contributing editor, Kelly has also written about design and architecture for Architectural Digest, Coastal Living and Luxe.

Before & After: An Uninspired L.A. Garage Gets Turned Into a Surrealist ADU
Designer Ben Warwas makes magic on a diminutive lot with a playful building that's all soft edges.
Cool Ranch: The Perfect Southern California Pool Is Behind a Midcentury in the Valley
Settle into a chaise in this groovy oasis with original artwork and colorful details.
$2.1M for a House With Ocean Views. In Malibu? In a Trailer Park?
A beachfront home in California is always going to come at a price.