Melissa Dalton is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon, who has been writing for Dwell since 2017. Read more of her work about design and architecture at melissadalton.net.

Budget Breakdown: This Edwardian Got An Overhaul—and a Salmon-Pink Addition—for $1M
“Basically everything had asbestos in it,” says architect Aleksandra Popovska—but that was the first of many pricey surprises as...
Before & After: Vintage Tile Rules In This Remodeled Fisherman’s Flat in Spain
“Everything is kind of shiny here,” says David the homeowner. “I think these funky patterns grew on us.”
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...