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Sarah Buder is Dwell’s culture editor. She focuses on stories at the intersection of architecture and design with entertainment, travel, identity, the internet, and more. She’s particularly pro-knickknacks. Get in touch: sarah dot buder at dwell dot com.

The Dwell 24: Abreham Brioschi
The Milan designer draws inspiration from his native Ethiopia to create sculptural wooden seating and hand-tufted rugs.
I Went to Joann’s End-of-Days Clear Out to Turn Deals Into Home Decor Projects
After the major craft retailer’s recent bankruptcy filing, I hurried to the store’s nearest location to assess the vibes—and the...
One Night in a New York City Getaway With A-Frame Cabins and Saunas
To counteract the dreariness of winter in the city, I squeezed in a stay at Eastwind Oliverea Valley, a boutique hotel that touts...
The Dwell 24: Clara Jorisch
From imperfect mirrors to sculptural tables, Clara Jorisch's work feels fresh, and even unfamiliar.
The Dwell 24: Andu Masebo
The artist’s stripped-down metal and wood furniture is influenced by the manufacturing industries of his hometown, London.
What It’s Really Like to Own a Home Between Three People
An increasing number of first-time home buyers are pooling their finances to purchase property outside of the traditional nuclear...
A Completely Non-Exhaustive, Highlights-Only Survey of the Year in TV Homes
In 2022, some of the most memorable houses we saw on non-scripted television were also the most, dare we say it, normal?
The New King of England Hates Modern Design
King Charles III’s public criticisms of British modernism have had real, negative impacts on U.K. building projects.
The Design Books I’m Adding to My Collection This Summer
Memphis-inspired interiors, subterranean homes, and new design solutions for pressing global issues are all featured in these...
How the Creators of “A Strange Loop” Set the Literal Stage for the Tony-Winning Musical
Playwright Michael R. Jackson and scenic designer Arnulfo Maldonado discuss how the team brought to life the onstage environments...
The Lasting Significance of Eastern Bloc Architecture, According to Its Inhabitants
The authors of a new photography book, “The Tenants,” which portrays the remaining residents of prefab panel blocks, explain why...
These Are the Home Design Trends That Will Rule 2022
From nature-inspired interiors to vintage furnishings and tactile finishes, here are the design trends that industry experts...
America’s Best Independent Design Shops: Good Neighbor
The design shop-cum-cafe in Baltimore, Maryland, draws inspiration the owners' Indian and Egyptian heritages.
Design Cities: Athens, Greece
Designer Stamos Michael explains how one of the world's oldest cities is experiencing a cultural rebirth fueled by young artists.
Design Cities: Atlanta, Georgia
Designer Maurice Cherry unwinds the eclectic, ever-changing scene in the capital city.
Design Cities: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tuan Le is one of many young creatives returning to the city and infusing its design scene with new dynamism.
Design Cities: Lagos, Nigeria
Architect and designer Tosin Oshinowo attributes her hometown's design renaissance to an entrepreneurial creative spirit.
Design Cities: Quito, Ecuador
Architects Daniel Moreno Flores and Marie Combette describe how the city’s young designers use traditional knowledge and regional...
Here Are the World’s Most Exciting Design Destinations—and Why You Have to Visit
Designers at the center of five emerging creative scenes tell us why their city should be on your radar right now—and, hopefully...