Collection by Luke Hopping

Best of #ModernMonday: Finding and Designing Your Dream Home

Every Monday, @dwell and @designmilk invite fans and experts on Twitter to weigh in on trending topics in design.

John Colaneri and Anthony Carrino of HGTV's Kitchen Cousins joined #ModernMonday this week to discuss the search for the perfect dream home. Check out a few of our favorite responses, and use the hashtag #ModernMonday to join the conversation next week at 1pm EST / 10am PST.

Margarita McGrath and Scott Oliver of Noroof Architects termed the 1,650-square-foot house in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, “Pushmi-Pullyu,” in reference to the interior-exterior flow they created. Resident Jill Magid, pictured on her front steps with son Linus, is a conceptual artist; she fabricated the neon house numbers.
Margarita McGrath and Scott Oliver of Noroof Architects termed the 1,650-square-foot house in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, “Pushmi-Pullyu,” in reference to the interior-exterior flow they created. Resident Jill Magid, pictured on her front steps with son Linus, is a conceptual artist; she fabricated the neon house numbers.
The home's custom cabinets, such as the dark stained oak seen here, were designed by DOODL. All kitchen countertops are Ceasarstone “Eggshell.” Kitchen fixtures are Blanco; fridge, range, bar fridge, and steam ovens by GE Monogram.
The home's custom cabinets, such as the dark stained oak seen here, were designed by DOODL. All kitchen countertops are Ceasarstone “Eggshell.” Kitchen fixtures are Blanco; fridge, range, bar fridge, and steam ovens by GE Monogram.
The couple snapped up a 2,600-square-foot late-18th-century flat, which they’ve since filled with 

vintage finds and Hayon’s own 

designs and prototypes.
The couple snapped up a 2,600-square-foot late-18th-century flat, which they’ve since filled with vintage finds and Hayon’s own designs and prototypes.
The Citrons inherited the Modernica sofa, chaise, and table from the previous owners. They added a Jasper Morrison cork stools, all by Vitra. The cedar interior walls were inspired by the exterior cladding and are finished in orange oil beeswax by Howard.
The Citrons inherited the Modernica sofa, chaise, and table from the previous owners. They added a Jasper Morrison cork stools, all by Vitra. The cedar interior walls were inspired by the exterior cladding and are finished in orange oil beeswax by Howard.
An open plan helps the apartment feel larger. Translucent curtains that act as room dividers, allowing a measure of privacy while still letting light pass through. They also hide the double-stacked Maytag washer and dryer from view.
An open plan helps the apartment feel larger. Translucent curtains that act as room dividers, allowing a measure of privacy while still letting light pass through. They also hide the double-stacked Maytag washer and dryer from view.