A “tree house” of clean lines, ample glass, and thoughtful ingenuity lets a Washington, DC–area family and a stream of weekend...

Dwell’s executive editor Jenny Xie picks her desert island essentials—if the desert island were a global pandemic.

I cannot stop playing around on Bike By Me's website.

Built in the 1500s by a prominent Milanese family, Villa Albergoni sits on the ruins of an earlier castle.

As 2017 approaches, I think about this (last) year.

Always a sucker for well designed architecture and products, I must admit I go a little mad when color has been introduced to the...

The Danish trend that’s sweeping the nation might not have an English translation, but it offers a unique approach when it comes...

When Robin Kay Levin’s then 36-year-old sister was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005—without any family history of the...

When I bought a couch from a friend, I had no idea I’d have to pay someone to take it apart.

Michelle Kaufman, the Martha Stewart of sustainable architecture, has unveiled her annual gingerbread version of one of her...

In shaping my debut book’s complex characters, I found that what truly makes a house is about much more than picking the right...

The competition was stiff for Round Two of Color Me Impressed, our design competition centered around color theory.

In a world of planned obsolescence, it's hard to convince people to buy a product that can never be one-upped by the shinier,...

We loved perusing the entries from the latest round of the Glidden Paint and Dwell.com Color Me Impressed Design Competition - so...

When the designer and ceramicist received a two-foot-long sculpture of a wingtip in the mail, he knew just the place for it.

Norwegian modernist Sverre Fehn was awarded the Pritzker Prize in 1997, and what was that eminent architect’s first post-Pritzker...

After a lot of trial and error, I learned a very important lesson about furniture: if it makes you happy, that’s all that matters.

Whether you’re looking to hit the road or build a backyard ADU, the Microhaus offers mega convenience in a pint-sized package.

“I now know that sometimes you have to prioritize function over form.”

The industrial designer’s red vise has journeyed with him from his childhood basement to the world stage.

In my fight against infestation, I realized that no man is an island, least of all in the New York City rental market.

Muse can't replicate the power of an interior designer, but when you have a blank slate, the tool can at least help guide your...

Tapping into the power of prefabrication, the haus.me smart home can be delivered with everything you need—from built-in...

All it took was an orbital sander, some elbow grease, and determination to see it through.

Cornelius shares how the lived-in beauty of his great-grandfather’s work gloves provide ongoing inspiration for how to bring...

Yinka Ilori tells us about his passion for color, how public spaces can bring communities together, and why his parents are his...

The Portland, Oregon, designer explains how to approach kitchen renovations both large and small.

There’s nothing like spending day after day in a confined underground unit to make you appreciate natural light.

Ilori explains how the bowls, made from dried calabash fruit and commonly used across Africa, have provided creative inspiration...

Gerald Ortiz and Kate Walz tapped their network of creative friends, DIYed their own decor, and dug deep into the local vintage...

Step into the morning ritual of Bay Area architect Ryan Leidner.

The French-born chef, TV personality, and pop-up wizard showcases his personal kitchen in Sherman Oaks, California.

When their house was in need of a pick-me-up, a London couple turned to the designer of their favorite coffee shop for an...

Trained as an engineer in aircraft repair‚ Canadian furniture designer Samson Wang‚ 30‚ brings his knowledge of physics to...

The fabricator of luminaires, tiles, and wallpapers is inspired by humble mementos from the journey: scrap pieces of silk.