Bookshelves add extra utility to the undulating staircase in Tokyo's 921-square-foot Coil house. The space was designed by architect Akihisa Hirata for Sakura and Ryo Sugiura, a young couple with two children.
Situated on the Gulf Shores of Bonita Beach, this three-bedroom contemporary masterpiece was designed by Randall Stofft. Features inside include a striking spiral staircase that serves all three floors with a chandelier adorned in the middle, an airy open concept layout, and a separate spiral staircase leading to the rooftop where breathtaking Gulf Coast sunsets can be enjoyed. Learn more about this property at Premier Sotheby's International Realty: bit.ly/2eH...
Large paver patios make excellent walkways.
Architect Tom Kundig’s assignment was simple enough: Build a tiny, Thoreau-like getaway for an Atlanta-based writer who owned ten acres on San Juan Island in Puget Sound. "The idea was not to clutter anybody’s thinking, especially a writer’s," he said. So he designed a 500-square-foot retreat that’s both womblike and open to its surroundings.
Renovating your kitchen? Let this be your guide: We used and abused seven eco-friendly countertops to investigate if they could stand the heat of Dwell's kitchen.
Seeking an escape from bustling city life, a Manhattan couple embarks on a renovation in the verdant Hudson Valley.
