The Alexander Construction Company made Palm Springs living accessible to the masses.

Cultivate a sunny state of mind with these pieces that channel Palm Springs’ brand of midcentury modernism.

The Kaufmann Desert House was meticulously restored by Marmol Radziner in the 1990s—and now it’s up for grabs.

Who knew the sport of skateboarding owed so much to Alvar Aalto?

Housed within the Palazzo Galli Tassi in the heart of Florence, Numeroventi is an artist residency, exhibition space, and loft...

Cities across the country are banning natural gas in new homes.

Mairead Murphy of Maike Design renovates two matching houses on the same block in Brunswick East, imbuing each with its own...

A compelling book details how John S. Chase impacted modernism through the low-slung Houston home he designed for his family with...

As the family pet has morphed into the “fur baby,” designers are making washing the dog easier—and more beautiful.

Known for his stripped-back approach to home design, RIBA award-winning architect Piers Taylor focuses more on light and space...

It's no secret that Frank Lloyd Wright has received his fair share of coverage over the years at Dwell—and rightfully so,...

A New Jersey property’s dark rooms and halls get a refresh that embraces a Scandinavian approach to design.

The perforated metal screens that cover Charles Gaines and Roxana Landaverde’s house pay homage to the grids found in Charles’s...

A skylight might seem like a universally bright idea, but though it can be a great design feature, it isn’t without flaws of its...

The refreshed flat is located at the Perrenoud, a 1901 building with an original stained-glass atrium, onyx fireplace, and the...

Designed by CoXist Studio, the two-level residence pairs light and dark wood with custom tile and serene outdoor spaces.

We may spend the majority of our time inside, but the appeal of the outdoors is always there—and it’s full of surprising benefits...

With their property rental business "I Am Sicily" in mind, architects Francesco Moncada and Mafalda Rangel turned a dilapidated...

British artist Maisie Broadhead elevates the nuisance of an unsightly lamp cord to over-the-mantel art with this clever bit of...

A night out at the local library, especially for a Friends of the Library talk, never sounded so good as when James Fox took over...

We asked the best and brightest to set the record straight on what makes good (and bad) interior design.

These tasty and tasteful gingerbread houses and campers take cues from the best in iconic architecture and design.

For Zhekai Zhang and Keren Wang, the pair behind Studio Kae, imperfection is often the desired outcome.

A firestorm of recent news is putting the spotlight on gas stoves and their harmful effects, but induction cooking has been...

The Melbourne beachside suburb of Sandringham is filled with period houses such as this Edwardian timber home—but this one has...

Both in San Francisco’s Diamond Heights neighborhood, these two exemplary Eichlers are shining examples of the prolific...

Representing the architectural eclecticism of L.A.’s west side, the five homes selected for day one of the Dwell Los Angeles Home...

Fact #1: New Yorkers are more allergic to bridges and tunnels than plants and trees.

These thoughtfully designed outbuildings exhibit how the utilitarian backyard shed can be adapted for work, storage, and living.

Ahead of the 2018 sequel, we talked with Oscar-winning production designer Ralph Eggleston about the modernist influences behind...

SHED Architecture + Design fashions a more coherent layout for a Seward Park home with refreshing lake views.

A new book of essays from scholars, architects, and advocates seeks to answer that question—and its editors Victoria Newhouse and...

Renowned art dealer and gallery owner Serge Sorokko recently announced the forthcoming debut of two fully-entitled estates on his...

This weekend the annual Maker Faire is taking place south of San Francisco at the San Mateo County Events Center.

Phase II of Dwell's Innovate it! design competition has ended.

The darling cottage sits on a private islet off the coast of Addison, Maine, and boasts panoramic views of the surrounding Wohoa...