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A Designer Couple Build a Dream Home That Takes Indoor/Outdoor Living to the Next Level
A Designer Couple Build a Dream Home That Takes Indoor/Outdoor Living to the Next Level
John and Denise Schack of Revolve Development prioritize permeability in their Seattle residence with ample al fresco spaces.
- 6 hours ago
This Tiny A-Frame Cabin Is Available for Less Than $20K
Mounted on a portable trailer, the prefab Bivvi Cabin promises maximum off-grid adventure with a minimal footprint.
This Loon Lake Getaway Is a Wabi-Sabi Twist on the Traditional Cabin
Drawing on Japanese, Scandinavian, and Shaker influences, Whitten Architects designs a decidedly non-rustic lakeside retreat in New Hampshire.
Live Like a World-Famous DJ at Diplo’s Hollywood Pad, Now Asking $2.7M
Live Like a World-Famous DJ at Diplo’s Hollywood Pad, Now Asking $2.7M
The four-story home takes in sweeping views of the surrounding hills, and includes a penthouse suite, recording studio, and glass-encased terraces.
- 3 days ago
Dwell On This: Level Up Your Cabinet Hardware
From kitchen cabinets to bedroom dressers, your furniture could benefit from some sprucing up.
5 Prefab Companies That Are Changing the Way We Think About Smart Homes
Check your aftermarket smart home gadgetry at the door—these five prefab companies are building smart from the start.
The Last Home Designed by Pierre Koenig Hits the Market in Malibu for $20M
The historic beachfront property offers spectacular views from a balcony perched above the ocean.
A $100K Revamp Lifts a London Victorian to Memphis Heaven
Office S&M turns the lower ground floor of a Victorian terrace into a colorful escape from the gray city.
Before & After: A Honolulu Midcentury Becomes a Designer’s Vivacious Home and Studio
Interior designer Ginger Lunt revives a 1954 residence that she fell in love with as a young girl growing up in the tropical forests of Mount Tantalus.
A Sprawling Villa in L.A.’s Silver Lake Neighborhood Asks $6M
Currently owned by Hollywood actors Mark Duplass and Katie Aselton, the Barbara Bestor–designed home blends glass, redwood, and concrete across 7,300 square feet.
These 13 Candles Will Bring That Spring Feeling Indoors
These 13 Candles Will Bring That Spring Feeling Indoors
Sprucing up your space is as easy as lighting a wick.
- 5 days ago
An A-Frame Eco-Cabin in Brazil Rises Among Towering Palms
The Monkey House, named for the capuchins that swing through the trees, offers visitors a lofted view of the rainforest.
The Best New Products to Jazz Up Your Kitchen and Bath
In our annual look at furniture, fixtures, lighting, and accessories, we’re celebrating the endless potential of these hard-working spaces.
Designers Weigh In on Seriously Upgrading Your Kitchen and Bath
We talk to experts about how to beautify your bathroom, choose the right faucet, and kit out your tiny kitchen.
A Dated Cottage In a Brisbane Suburb Gets a New Look and a Spacious Addition
Wrightson Stewart and Barbara Bailey designed the breezy extension to embrace an awkward lot and merged the two structures with nostalgic touches.
Designer Harry Nuriev Finds Inspiration in the Fanciful Downspouts of His Russian Hometown
These handcrafted, intricate downpipes offer a wellspring of ideas.
Dogtooth Brickwork Makes a Narrow London Terrace House Stand Out While Blending In
Architect Giles Bruce’s residence takes its name from the jagged pattern of bricks that covers most of its park-facing side.
Architect Cristián Izquierdo Builds a Multifamily Complex—and Instant Community—in Santiago
To build a home for his family in the heart of the city, the designer gathered some friends and put a new spin on communal living.
Accessibility Is Only the Beginning—Architecture Needs to Embrace the Full Range of Human Abilities
Designing for everyone spans the mobility perspective, but more needs to be done for the neurodiverse and visually impaired communities.
In a Remote Norwegian Forest, a Family Home Is Sheltered Inside a Luminous Greenhouse
An architect and ardent locavore designs a residence with a glass shell that allows her to garden all year round.
In Austin, An Architect Helps Friends Build a Home Where the Neighborhood Is Welcome
A brick-and-glass house embodies Southern hospitality with a street-facing window, airy interiors, and shaded courtyards.
Acclaimed Pastry Chef and Activist Paola Velez Envisions the Kitchen of the Future
Velez recently helped lead the world’s largest bake sale—which raised $2 million for social justice causes.
A Svelte ADU Gives a Los Angeles Bungalow Room to Breathe
The backyard dwelling by OKB Architecture packs a large program into a narrow lot, allowing the family to spread outward from their two-bedroom home.
A Stone Barn in the Swiss Alps Is Reborn With a Heart of Glass
Four generations after its construction, Ralph Germann Architects reimagines an 1854 barn as a luminous residence.
The 2021 Pritzker Prize Winners Prove That Good Design Is Good for Everyone
Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal—the 49th and 50th Pritzker Prize laureates—have contributed decades of sustainable and inclusive design.
A 1972 Home With Midcentury Flair Lists for $935K in Durham, North Carolina
A family of renovators brings a 3,960-square-foot gem back to life while preserving its ’70s charm.
Young Adults Who Moved Home During COVID-19 Are Making Over Their Childhood Rooms—and Their Mindsets
Gen Z and Millennials who have returned to their old bedrooms are reclaiming their spaces and senses of self.
Beachfront Bahamian Haven on a Lush Private Island Lists for $2.85M
The one of a kind Allamanda is a coastal sanctuary, offering access to the chic and secluded resort island, Kamalame Cay.
For Flawless Coffee at Home, Get a Burr Grinder
No matter how you do your at-home brew, your coffee beans are deserving of a really good grind.
This Cozy Cabin in the British Countryside Has Everything You Need for a Relaxing Weekend
Out of The Valley just completed their latest project, the Holly Water Cabin—and it’s available for rent.