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Stacey McLachlan is an award-winning writer and magazine editor living and working in British Columbia, Canada. She is the editor-in-chief of Vancouver Magazine and a senior editor for Western Living, where she covers design, food, travel and interesting people. She loves comedy, the beach and her baby.
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Two Designers Build an Idyllic Cabin—and a Lifelong Friendship—in an Oregon Forest
Though this 190-square-foot hideaway is a solo retreat, the act of creating it proved to be uniting, not isolating, for Rico...
Before & After: This Late ’70s London Home Was Designed to Be Taken Apart
A (mostly) DIY reno by an English family and MAP Architecture fulfills the destiny of a timber-frame “self-build” home in...
A Group of Brutalist Townhomes Brings a Bit of Relief to a Canadian City’s Overheated Housing Market
Created by D’Arcy Jones Architects and Ryan Goodman of Aryze Developments, Pearl Block provides a middle ground for six families...
And the Winners of the 2021 Dwell Design Awards Are...
We’re thrilled to share the projects that wowed our expert judges panel and our readers this year.
This Stately, Century-Old Craftsman in Oregon Conceals Bright, Youthful Interiors
A renovation by Lever Architecture focused on energy efficiency and well-being infuses a prairie-style home with new life while...
These Minimalist Prefab Homes Maximize Indoor/Outdoor Living
Two prefabs—one a Japanese-inspired ADU, the other a young family’s spare and serene headquarters—take root in Los Angeles.
Italianate Classicism Meets Laid-Back Beach Vibes in This Orange County Home
Custom furnishings, sculptural fittings, and abundant marble accents punctuate this courtyard-style dwelling’s mix of formality...
Create a Warm Backdrop for Holiday Entertaining With These Inviting Furnishings
Easygoing living rooms, comfortable kitchens, and intimate dining areas are the home’s focal points during the holidays, so make...
A Scandinavian-Style Community Thrives in the Rocky Mountains
Designed by architect Anna Lindstrand for the grounds of a former farmstead, Lykke is an agri-community with a strong connection...
Before & After: A Pavilion-Like Addition Opens Up a São Paulo Home for Three Generations
A 1940s bungalow gets a porous, vine-covered backyard unit that gives the family more space to work on their creative projects.
Two DIYers Erect an Off-Grid Cabin in the Canadian Rockies for Next to Nothing
Thanks to their savvy with salvaged materials and knack for bartering, Nathalie and Greg Kupfer constructed the micro-cabin for...
This Canadian Cabin Is Equal Parts Woodsy Wonder and Scandinavian Chic
Surrounded by red maple and aspen trees, the home is a refined take on the classic Quebecois sugar shack.
Q&A: How Berman Horn Studio Used Color to Create a Bright, Light-Filled Retreat in Maine
Architect Maria Berman discusses the importance of selecting a front door color—and why some coastal color trends never go out of...
A Cozy Aussie Cottage Hides a Sleek Renovation Behind a Heritage Facade
A modest weatherboard house receives a playful update to accommodate a family of five in Sydney.
Every Day Feels Like a Vacation at One Family’s Breezy Waterfront Home in England
Clad in weathered larch and pale brick, a riverside residence in Suffolk County soaks up sun and views.
An Artist’s British Columbia Cabin Offers Peace and Perspective
The woodsy retreat by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson has a cantilevered deck that captures panoramic views.
Q&A: Architect Barbara Bestor Shares the Secret to Creating Coziness with Color
The architect discusses the philosophy behind her creative color choices—and the true power of a perfect palette.
Before & After: An All-Too-’80s Condo Trades Its Popcorn Ceiling for a Chic Sunroom
Odami gives a dated home in the heart of Toronto a fresh perspective—and a coat of green paint.
Budget Breakdown: A Historian Couple Revamp Their Storybook Victorian for $174K
A modern addition to an old London home offers ample space for a growing family, as well as a floor-to-ceiling bookshelf situated...
A Calming Central Courtyard Lets in Fresh Air and Sunlight at a Renovated Aussie Cottage
A modern update to a traditional residence in Perth, Australia, offers a playful take on indoor/outdoor living for a growing...
A Pink Concrete House in Argentina Offers “a Window to the World”
Alarcia Ferrer Arquitectos designs a modernist oasis on the slopes overlooking the Calamuchita Valley.
A Decades-Old House in British Columbia Is Reborn as an Art-Filled Haven
A family transforms their 25-year-old waterfront property into a bohemian home for their daughter.
Before & After: Confetti-Like Brick and a Secret Passageway Bring Whimsy to a Melbourne Edwardian
This House Never Ends takes its name from a meandering plan that encourages a family of four to explore.
Budget Breakdown: A $134K Laneway House in Toronto Puts a Couple’s DIY Skills to the Test
Shaving down time and cost, two scrappy Canadians gave themselves a crash course in construction.
An Old Garage in Toronto Becomes a Highly Efficient Laneway Home
Design collective Creative Union recasts a decades-old structure as a minimalist pied-a-terre for a graphic designer.
This Artist Couple’s Off-Grid Dream Home Was a Decade in the Making
After escaping over the years to Lake Huron’s Manitoulin Island, a pair of painters tap Solares Architecture for a sustainable...
Before & After: A Rower Couple’s London Residence Amplifies Light and Space
Loader Monteith Architects streamline a fixer-upper for their clients’ guests—and future little ones.
Here’s How to Humanize Working From Home, According to Experts
Designers from Google, Nike, Logitech, and more weigh in on how we can create inclusive and healthy spaces for ourselves.
Before & After: A Faux Mountain Inspired by Disneyland Caps This Riotous Renovation in London
Architect Mat Barnes transforms his Edwardian home into a postmodern playground of pattern and color.
Extreme Skier Lexi duPont’s New Base Camp Is a Passive House in British Columbia
Stark Architecture uses prefabricated panels of cross-laminated timber to build an elevated ski retreat for the world champ.
How Can Higher Education Build a Better Architect?
In the 2010s, design/build programs were the cutting edge of architectural education.
Budget Breakdown: An Architect Constructs a Plywood Hideaway for Her Family for $538K
This woodsy retreat’s island site in British Columbia meant working with mostly local builders and materials.
A Modern Addition Makes This 110-Year-Old Nashville House Sing
The owners—married musicians in an indie-pop band—turned to an old college friend to create a space for impromptu concerts and...
A Venice Beach Granny Suite Exudes Serious West Coast Cool
A simple garage renovation becomes so much more at the hands of architecture firm Bau10.
This Playful Melbourne Home Embraces Its Split Personality
Heritage in the front, modern in the back—this renovation by FMD Architects is a family home with character.
This Cozy Aussie Cottage Is a Treasure Trove of Pottery and Vintage Finds
A smart renovation makes room for a creative couple, their two dalmatians, and a carefully curated collection of goods.
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