The Legacy of Sea Ranch, a Utopian Community in Northern CaliforniaHere’s what you need to know about the idyllic, seaside community of Sea Ranch, located 100 miles north of San Francisco, which...
This Bright and Airy Backyard Cottage in Los Angeles Feels Like a Cabin in the WoodsOriginally an ADU for aging parents, this cottage in Solano Canyon is at once lofty and snug.
A Chicory Kiln Becomes a Sustainable Vacation Home With Endless FlexibilityMobile cabinetry and thoughtful reuse turn a dilapidated industrial structure into a warm and creative home with open-ended...
The New Zealand Native That's Taking Over RotterdamThe sleek lighting designs of Sabine Marcelis are capturing the attention of fashion houses and architecture firms alike.
An Airy Apartment in a Converted Historic Gem Seeks $1.5M in Newport, Rhode IslandOversized windows frame picturesque city and water views, while soaring ceilings enhance the sense of space in this new...
A Look at Frank Lloyd Wright's Little-Known PrefabsFrom early modular construction to a portfolio of homes based in the Midwest, we take a look at the prefab residences designed by...
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...
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...
A Posh Tudor-Style Home in L.A. Seeks $7MBuilt in 1925, the updated residence and guesthouse in Hancock Park mix modern pizzazz with historic charm.
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...
Casa Study House #1Traditions collide in Los Angeles when architect Jeremy Levine hotwires SoCal Spanish with international haute-moderne.
Artist John Baldessari’s Craftsman-Style Home in Santa Monica Asks $3.9MRenovated and expanded by Godfredsen-Sigal Architects, the two-story residence has no shortage of inspiring, light-filled spaces.
On the Waterfront:
1 Hotel Brooklyn BridgeWhen you’re staying at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in Brooklyn Bridge Park, it’s difficult to leave your room.
Maker Faire 2009This weekend the annual Maker Faire is taking place south of San Francisco at the San Mateo County Events Center.
Dwell's Innovate It! Winners AnnouncedPhase II of Dwell's Innovate it! design competition has ended.
A Jewel Box Floating Home on Seattle’s Lake Union Lists for $3.5MVandeventer + Carlander used an inverted floor plan to fit in multiple outdoor spaces and a bedroom overlooking the water’s edge.
A Sassy, Pink-Trimmed Ranch Near Palm Springs Lists for $899KThe chic William Cody–designed home comes with a sizable wraparound bar that’s ideal for entertaining.
A Sensitively Restored Midcentury House Designed by Pierre KoenigDesigned by Pierre Koenig in 1954, this iconic L.A. house was carefully restored to pay homage to the Koenig's distinctive style.
Here Are 8 Homes You Can Buy Near Chicago With $515KYou can choose from a riverfront studio in the famous "Corn Cob Towers" and the former home of Game of Thrones author George R.R....
A Look at 10 Iconic Case Study Houses in CaliforniaArchitectural photographer Julius Shulman's iconic image of Pierre Koenig's 1960 modernist masterpiece, the Stahl House—also...
Antoni Gaudí’s First-Ever Designed House Lists on Airbnb for $1The legendary architect’s Casa Vicens will open its doors in Barcelona for an exclusive one-night stay.
25 Blissful BackyardsWarmer weather is on the horizon, which means barbecues and pool parties are too.
With $1 Million, You Can Save Philip Johnson’s First Commissioned HouseUnder threat and in need of a new owner, the Booth House in Bedford, New York, is a minimal dwelling with a deep connection to...
Sea Ranch in the SuburbsWhether you consider it democracy at work or architectural sacrilege, the online retailer
houseplans.com has begun selling...
Two Houses Are Better Than OneOr is one house better than two? For Santa Monica–based architect Jesse Bornstein and his family, both are true.
Industrial Design: Atelier TakagiAfter graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2002 with a degree in furniture design, Jonah Takagi traveled the...
Shopping Los AngelesAlong with West Elm, CB2, and Ikea, actors Jayma Mays and Adam Jones visited a slew of local shops to personalize their Los Feliz...
Public Art at Johns HopkinsYesterday the Johns Hopkins Hospital officially opened its new building, the Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children's Center, bringing...
Friday Finds 01.06.12We're back this New Year with the first Friday Finds of 2012.
Dwell’s Top 10 Prefabs of 2017Here are the extraordinary prefabs that made the biggest splash this year.
The Dwell 24: Studio KaeFor Zhekai Zhang and Keren Wang, the pair behind Studio Kae, imperfection is often the desired outcome.
Before & After: A Remodeled L.A. Home Dazzles With Fresh Materials and ColorVeneer Designs brings a “blank ’90s box” into the 21st century.
Dwell Community’s 10 Most Popular Homes of 2018Sensational, stylish, and startlingly unique—this year’s most popular homes submitted by the Dwell community are a cut above.
Two Rammed-Earth Buildings Host a Sustainable Live/Work Space For a Colorado ArtistServing as an art studio/residence for artist Rebecca DiDomenico, Swoon Art House has been built from 100-percent renewable...
Dwell’s Top 10 Renovations of 2017The end of the year is the perfect time to celebrate change and renewal.
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.