From eye-popping hues to bold patterns, here are styles to suit anyone bored with white-on-white.

From the whimsical to the austerely beautiful, the contenders in this year’s Dwell Design Awards are singular sanctuaries.

In the heart of Poblenou, a neighborhood in Barcelona that was once the epicenter of industry in the 19th century, rising real...

Small in footprint, but grand in presentation, a 250-square-foot accessory dwelling unit provides cozy accommodations equipped...

Síol Studios gives a 1920s Spanish Colonial house a bespoke renovation that frames an amazing art collection.

Operating entirely off the grid, these homes match renewable energy sources with modern design.

A new glass block facade breathes new life into a dilapidated brick house near Ho Chi Minh City.

Along with being an extremely resilient material that's flame-retardant and self-extinguishing, felt can easily be manipulated...

Go ahead, take a seat.

Fatigued by skyrocketing housing costs and the modern world’s waning connection to nature, Lee Loewen and Payam Shalchian create...

Just a short stroll from Prospect Park, this newly revamped studio comes with a Murphy bed and a full bath.

Easy peasy: There are a ton of simple ways to make a positive impact on Mother Earth without drastically altering your daily...

If you’re trying to log less screen time, picking up a classic clock is a great first step.

Whether you’re a hiker, an oenophile, or a beauty enthusiast, there’s a subscription box for you.

Built with materials carried to the site by hand, Chalet M is a 270-square-foot cabin that treads lightly on its woodland site.

This Australian home feels larger than its 645 square feet thanks to white walls, plenty of outdoor connections, and loads of...

Built with specially-formulated concrete made of volcanic ash, this micro-house in Tokyo maximizes space through vertical...

Stay in a midcentury modern hotel built and inspired by the iconic style of American architect John Lautner.

An imaginative design/build firm challenges its skill sets by crafting an experimental and modern office in an industrial pocket...

These no-fuss landscaping ideas yield gardens that practically take care of themselves.

Wind River Tiny Homes creates a tiny house that caters to its owners’ outdoorsy lifestyle in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

A tiny, distraction-free workspace is concealed behind a mysterious “hairy” exterior with no discernible entrance in Nottingham,...

Named “The Shoebox,” this tiny space maximizes charm and efficiency—all within 176 square feet.

Matt and Barbara Mooney worked with Michael Gooden of M Gooden Design, a boutique design firm in Dallas, to build a home out of...

These fiery facades aren’t for the faint of heart.

Defying convention, these unconventional front doors turn thresholds into design opportunities.

Meet your new favorite party guests.

Located in the heart of downtown Phoenix, the blocky structure is perforated by succulent-filled atriums and skylights that look...

At $125 a night, a startup offers rentable micro cabins to help urban dwellers escape the daily grind.

This mesmerizing micro home offers an incredible experience at an affordable price in Greece.

These renovated homes in the San Francisco Bay Area stay true to their midcentury roots while reaping the benefits of...

Seafaring or stationary, floating homes and houseboats are a cool alternative to landlocked living.

These contemporary extensions bring new life to old terrace homes and residences from the Victorian, Edwardian, and Georgian eras.

Set the scene for cocktails on the patio with these bold colors and fun patterns.

Built for warm climes and lush surroundings, these tropical modern homes take a sophisticated approach to being laid-back.

Miogui Architecture revamps a 137-square-foot Parisian flat with mirrors, color, and plenty of sunlight.