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Ruth Asawa’s Redwood House in San Francisco Gets a Spirited Renovation
Ruth Asawa’s Redwood House in San Francisco Gets a Spirited Renovation
Designed in 1974 by the artist’s husband, architect Albert Lanier, the Noe Valley residence features fresh finishes and an expanded plan that takes advantage of city views.
Seeking $5.8M, This Topsy-Turvy Venice Beach Home Will Make Your Head Spin
The Tectonic House is the first project built by famed firm Coop Himmelblau in the United States.
The Story Behind RBW’s Mori Pendant
Kyle Furlong, the brand’s marketing communications lead, gives us the backstory on the iconic lighting design featured prominently in the Dwell House.
Why Brendan Ravenhill’s ADA Sconce Comes Standard in the Dwell House
Why Brendan Ravenhill’s ADA Sconce Comes Standard in the Dwell House
The Los Angeles lighting designer customized the adjustable fixture for the prefab home’s cedar facade.
All About Abodu and the Dwell House Delivery Process
Meet Eric McInerney, the cofounder of the company redefining the homebuilding experience.
Norm Architects Explains the Design of the Dwell House
Partner Sofie Thorning tells us how the Danish studio created a thoroughly thought-out and versatile space that connects indoors with out.
Why Is Dwell Making ADUs?
Editor-in-chief William Hanley and CEO Zach Klein explain our new backyard house initiative.
Introducing the Dwell House
A 540-square-foot ADU designed by Norm Architects and delivered to your backyard.
The Best Kind of Barware for Every Possible Situation
It's time to stop drinking Malbec from a coffee mug!
Rental Revamp: A Brazilian Architect Enlivens Her Austin Apartment With Boho-Chic Flair
Guta Louro’s colorful home is full of furniture and artworks that highlight her journey from Brazil to New York, and now Texas.
A Pristine Midcentury With Soaring Walls of Glass Seeks $1.8M in New York
A Pristine Midcentury With Soaring Walls of Glass Seeks $1.8M in New York
Set an hour north of Manhattan, the towering home was designed by local architect Arthur Minner.
Marés Stone Meets Playful Color at This Apartment Renovation in Spain
The texture of the gold-hued walls and ceiling is balanced with red steel beams, polished concrete, and pops of pink.
This Magnificent Marin Midcentury Comes With Bay Views and a Bountiful Garden
Designed by Joseph Esherick in 1961, the five-bedroom home sits just a stone’s throw away from San Francisco.
Live Your Off-Grid Fantasy With This High-Design Portable Power Station
Power your lifestyle with EcoFlow’s new DELTA 2 portable power station.
This Radically Transparent Home in Eindhoven Tests the Limits of Indoor/Outdoor Living
Nearly every wall is made of glass, giving one family a constant connection to a central courtyard and garden.
Chip and Joanna Gaines’s Latest ‘Fixer Upper’ Is Lovely, but Unsurprising
The husband-and-wife duo behind Magnolia Network overhauled a century-old castle in Waco, Texas, for an upcoming season of their renovation show, and they followed...their typical...
Adobe, Brick, and Black Steel Combine in an Artist’s Rustic Retreat in Oaxaca
The steel provides a framework for the earthen structure, a live/work space that looks like it’s been here all along.
Before & After: A Nature-Forward Napa Valley Home Kicks Off a New Era
A San Francisco couple and their new baby find the perfect space for their next chapter—rattlesnakes and all.
Listed for £2M, This English Country Home Is Just Our Cup of Tea
The charming Hertfordshire dwelling is cobbled together from a collection of converted barns.
A Wondrous Wood Home in Hyogo Centers Around a Tranquil Garden
Curved ceilings create a cozy feel, but wall-height windows throughout the L-shaped plan keep the home connected to its courtyard.
A Midcentury Gem With a Jaw-Dropping Roof Hits the Market in Connecticut
With its soaring roofline and walls of glass, the Evans House opens wide to its lush surroundings.
These DIY Kits Are Like Ikea for #VanLife—and They Start at $5K
All you need to hit the road is a van, a little cash, and a screwdriver according to VanLab USA.
Ruth De Jong’s Weekend of Art Installations and Outdoor Adventures in the Berkshires
The production designer behind Jordan Peele’s sci-fi thriller ‘Nope’ shares her favorite spots from her trip to the bucolic Massachusetts region.
An Apartment in São Paulo’s Famous Lausanne Building Gets a Glowing Facelift
With respect to its original vision, Superlimão delicately opens the interiors of a flat inside German architect Franz Heep’s 1958 landmark.
A Mother-Daughter Design Duo List a Dreamy Home in the Puget Sound for $2.2M
The pair renovated the three-bedroom property over the course of the pandemic—and now it’s up for grabs.
Meet the Young Firm Shaking Up the Design Scene in Mexico
Chuch Estudio plays with color and form to create furnishings and spaces that are seriously fun.
Get Lost (With a Bottle of Whiskey)
The Lost Whiskey Club, in the hills of Virginia hunt country, encourages visitors to disconnect in order to reconnect with nature and each other.
All in Good Taste
Exercise your design and culinary creativity with Miele’s new Generation 7000 appliances.
A Wood-and-Glass Home in Nashville Brings Warmth for a Pair of Empty Nesters
Walls of windows from Kolbe Windows & Doors create a layered, light-filled dwelling.
A Light Touch
Aly Morford and Leigh Lincoln of Pure Salt Interiors give a designer’s point of view on how to achieve the perfect kitchen lighting.