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.
Here’s How to Deck Out Your Home Like a Breezy Palm Springs MidcenturyCultivate 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 HomeThe Kaufmann Desert House was meticulously restored by Marmol Radziner in the 1990s—and now it’s up for grabs.
A 16th-Century Florentine Palazzo Is Transformed Into an Artist ResidencyHoused within the Palazzo Galli Tassi in the heart of Florence, Numeroventi is an artist residency, exhibition space, and loft...
Before & After: Twinning Homes in Melbourne Go From Ramshackle to RavishingMairead Murphy of Maike Design renovates two matching houses on the same block in Brunswick East, imbuing each with its own...
10 Buildings We Love by Piers TaylorKnown for his stripped-back approach to home design, RIBA award-winning architect Piers Taylor focuses more on light and space...
Dwell Reflects on Frank Lloyd Wright in Honor of the 150th Anniversary of His BirthIt's no secret that Frank Lloyd Wright has received his fair share of coverage over the years at Dwell—and rightfully so,...
2 Hillcrest by Peter GoodhueA New Jersey property’s dark rooms and halls get a refresh that embraces a Scandinavian approach to design.
An Honest Guide to the Benefits and Drawbacks of SkylightsA skylight might seem like a universally bright idea, but though it can be a great design feature, it isn’t without flaws of its...
Some Design-Forward Gifts for Your Favorite Four-Legged PalFinally, some pet accessories that are cute enough to keep out.
5 Reasons Why Landscaping and Bringing Plants Into Your Home Is So ValuableWe may spend the majority of our time inside, but the appeal of the outdoors is always there—and it’s full of surprising benefits...
An Old Fisherman's House in Sicily Is Transformed Into 2 ApartmentsWith their property rental business "I Am Sicily" in mind, architects Francesco Moncada and Mafalda Rangel turned a dilapidated...
2 New Gable Roofs Brighten Up an Edwardian Cottage in MelbourneThe Melbourne beachside suburb of Sandringham is filled with period houses such as this Edwardian timber home—but this one has...
Check Out 2 Beautifully Renovated Eichlers For Sale in San FranciscoBoth in San Francisco’s Diamond Heights neighborhood, these two exemplary Eichlers are shining examples of the prolific...
Get the Behind-the-Scenes Story of the Midcentury Mansion in Pixar's Incredibles 2We asked Academy Award-winning film maker Ralph Eggleston about the design inspiration behind the impressive, cantilevered home...
11 Extraordinary Designs That Make You Rethink the Modern ShedThese thoughtfully designed outbuildings exhibit how the utilitarian backyard shed can be adapted for work, storage, and living.
Before & After: A Seattle Midcentury Shakes Off a Wacky AdditionSHED Architecture + Design fashions a more coherent layout for a Seward Park home with refreshing lake views.
This Tiny Cabin in Maine Comes With an Entire Island for $399KThe darling cottage sits on a private islet off the coast of Addison, Maine, and boasts panoramic views of the surrounding Wohoa...
An Off-Grid “Quarantine Cabin” Near Barcelona Harvests Sunlight and RainwaterDesigned and built by a group of students in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Voxel allows its residents to operate...
Soon to Be Completed, These Striking Beachfront Estates Are Designed by 2 All-Star ArchitectsRenowned art dealer and gallery owner Serge Sorokko recently announced the forthcoming debut of two fully-entitled estates on his...
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Dazzling Dining RoomsOpt to dine in with these inspiring modern dining rooms.
Budget Breakdown: A Seattle Architect Crafts a Hardworking Shed for Just Over $2,200A humble composition of two-by-fours, plywood, and polycarbonate, the Uphill Utilitarian is a flexible storage space and studio.
Striking a CordBritish artist Maisie Broadhead elevates the nuisance of an unsightly lamp cord to over-the-mantel art with this clever bit of...
Somerville Library Design LecturesA night out at the local library, especially for a Friends of the Library talk, never sounded so good as when James Fox took over...
This $2.2M Berkeley Midcentury Comes With a Japanese-Style Backyard CabinSet across the street from Great Stoneface Park, the updated 1953 home is surrounded by serene landscaping and bay views.
A Carefully Renovated Victorian in Charleston, South Carolina, Lists for $4.2MThe well-preserved 6,996-square-foot residence has historic details, including stained glass and multiple fireplaces, as well as...
Interior Designers Speak: 18 Common Design Mistakes to AvoidWe asked the best and brightest to set the record straight on what makes good (and bad) interior design.
A Mondrian-Like Craig Ellwood Midcentury Home Hits the Market For $2.95 MillionBuilt in 1956 by influential Los Angeles–based architect Craig Ellwood, Casa Kundera is currently on the market after a full...
A Respectfully Renovated “Super Eichler” Asks $2.5M in Walnut Creek, CAThe 1969 residence by architect Claude Oakland sits in the Northgate neighborhood—the last East Bay development of Eichler homes.
For Just Under $2 Million, You Could Live in a London Penthouse Outfitted by Cereal MagazineIn collaboration with Greenwich Peninsula—a part of London's undergoing cultural facelift—and boutique real estate brand Aucoot,...
The Dwell 24: Studio KaeFor Zhekai Zhang and Keren Wang, the pair behind Studio Kae, imperfection is often the desired outcome.
Dwell Los Angeles Home Tours Day #1 Preview: West SideRepresenting the architectural eclecticism of L.A.’s west side, the five homes selected for day one of the Dwell Los Angeles Home...
Surveying Frieze New YorkFact #1: New Yorkers are more allergic to bridges and tunnels than plants and trees.
For €3.2M, You Could Call This Converted 17th-Century Italian Church YoursLocated in the historic village of Morimondo near Milan, the 4,843-square-foot building offers unconventional living spaces...
This Classic Pueblo-Style Home in Santa Fe, New Mexico Could Be Yours for $2.3MThe flat-roofed dwelling showcases common elements of the Southwestern architectural style, such as oversize wooden beams, known...
The Electric Kitchen Has Always Been InevitableA firestorm of recent news is putting the spotlight on gas stoves and their harmful effects, but induction cooking has been...