The Rise of the Kidney-Shaped Pool and Its Unexpected Impact on Skate Culture
Who knew the sport of skateboarding owed so much to Alvar Aalto?
Opinion: Will Our Future Be All-Electric?
Cities across the country are banning natural gas in new homes.
The Legacy of the First Licensed Black Architect in Texas Lives Here
A compelling book details how John S. Chase impacted modernism through the low-slung Houston home he designed for his family with...
A Converted Warehouse Loft in the San Francisco Bay Area Seeks $950K
The radiant space in Emeryville features 19-foot ceilings, exposed wood beams, and a gabled skylight.
15 Architectural Gingerbread Houses That Are Definitely Not Cookie Cutter
These tasty and tasteful gingerbread houses and campers take cues from the best in iconic architecture and design.
Richard Neutra’s Bailey House Hits the Market—Along With a Lavish Mansion—for $20M
Also known as Case Study House #20, the Bailey House was restored by Marmol Radziner.
5 Reasons Why Landscaping and Bringing Plants Into Your Home Is So Valuable
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...
Design 101: What Are Alexander Homes, and Why Are They Still So Beloved?
The Alexander Construction Company made Palm Springs living accessible to the masses.
Home for the Holidays? Here’s What You Need to Know About Traveling This Winter
With so much up in the air due to COVID-19, Americans are playing it safe when planning holiday vacations.
Here’s How to Deck Out Your Home Like a Breezy Palm Springs Midcentury
Cultivate a sunny state of mind with these pieces that channel Palm Springs’ brand of midcentury modernism.
For a Cool $25 Million, You Can Buy Richard Neutra’s Most Famous Palm Springs Home
The Kaufmann Desert House was meticulously restored by Marmol Radziner in the 1990s—and now it’s up for grabs.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Walnut Dining Table
Craft your own live-edge walnut dining table with this step-by-step video and guide.
Designers Are Creating At-Home Pet Spas for Their Dog-Obsessed Clients
As the family pet has morphed into the “fur baby,” designers are making washing the dog easier—and more beautiful.
20 Dream Kitchens
The kitchen can often be the main gathering point of a home, so why not make it stand out?
Fixer-Uppers Make Cities Great—At a Price
A new report the the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies shows risks faced by homeowners make the proposition of a “cheap...
How “Cabin Porn” Took Over the Internet
A rough-hewn A-frame in a snowscape or a tiny log shack by a lake—why off-grid, simple living has long captured the American...
Why Disney Is Building Affordable Housing
The entertainment behemoth is set to break ground on a 1,400-unit mixed-income development near Orlando, Florida.
Important Resources on Redlining’s Role in Cementing the American Wealth Gap
A decades-long housing policy that segregated U.S. cities still plagues Black communities today.
20 Bathrooms With Transformative Tiles
The right tiles can transform any basic space into a breathtaking escape.
The Sharing Economy Has Moved to Backyard Rentals—for Your Dog
While pet ownership and housing costs rise, Sniffspot helps you use someone else’s outdoor space as your private dog run.
5 Modern Dishwashers
Dishwashers don’t seem to hold the same cache as some of the more lust-worthy kitchen appliances (looking at you, gas ranges).
A 16th-Century Florentine Palazzo Is Transformed Into an Artist Residency
Housed within the Palazzo Galli Tassi in the heart of Florence, Numeroventi is an artist residency, exhibition space, and loft...
7 Natural Swimming Pools That Are Completely Chlorine-Free
Say goodbye to red eyes—these naturally filtered swimming pools stay clean without chlorine.
20 Spectacular Warehouse-to-Home Conversions
Featuring expansive floor plans, high ceilings, and edgy industrial elements, these unique designs take warehouse-to-home...
How Did My Pandemic-Era DIY Bathroom Renovation Hold Up?
I joined thousands of Americans stuck at home and in need of something to do—and gained a passion that has stuck.
20 Best Modern Kitchen Counters
The kitchen is the heart of your home—so choose a counter that works for your lifestyle and gets the job done the way you want.
Before & After: Twinning Homes in Melbourne Go From Ramshackle to Ravishing
Mairead Murphy of Maike Design renovates two matching houses on the same block in Brunswick East, imbuing each with its own...
A Respectfully Renovated “Super Eichler” Asks $2.5M in Walnut Creek, CA
The 1969 residence by architect Claude Oakland sits in the Northgate neighborhood—the last East Bay development of Eichler homes.
A Legendary Wave Put Puerto Escondido On the Map. Now Overtourism Could Ruin It
Locals say development in this now buzzing Oaxacan town is reshaping their beloved break for the worse—but there’s still time to...
20 Great Midcentury Modern Interiors
The following rooms provide a modern take on what it is to live today in a midcentury modern home.
20 Modern Home Eat-in Kitchens
In spaces small or large, an eat-in kitchen is a useful hub for singles and families alike.
20 Modern Homes From the Midwest
Wide-open spaces, welcoming attitudes, and a healthy respect for modernism—the American Midwest has much to offer.
5 Tiny Homes on Wheels
Small and cozy, these gorgeously furnished mobile homes will convince you to downsize and hit the road in minutes.
The Electric Kitchen Has Always Been Inevitable
A firestorm of recent news is putting the spotlight on gas stoves and their harmful effects, but induction cooking has been...
5 Hidden Home Bars
Sit back, relax, and imagine enjoying a cocktail shaken up in your own home bar—and then imagine it disappearing for an easy and...
HUD Finds Discrimination in Chicago’s Public Housing Development
The report follows years of investigations into the city’s discriminatory planning practices.

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