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Dwell On This: Debrand Your Home
It’s like choosing an ad-free experience IRL.
A Belgian Architect’s Courtyard House Offers Work/Life Balance
This square, wood-clad residence on the outskirts of Genk is arranged around a serene courtyard that bathes the interiors with...
A Day in the Life of a Smart-Home Voice Assistant
We asked three super-users to share their voice histories.
A Brooklyn Fashion Designer’s Budget-Friendly Loft Update Refuses to Hide the “Seams” of the Unit
The clothing label founder chose to expose the rough side of her apartment, drawing attention to pipes, columns, vents, and more.
A Color-Blocked ADU in Los Angeles Takes a Cue From Talking Heads
The 750-square-foot home, aptly named Stop Making Sense, recalls the chunky proportions of David Byrne’s iconic gray suit.
How to Work With an Architect
Use this as a guide to finding the right architect for your new home or renovation—and what to expect during the process.
Before & After: A Dilapidated Dormitory in Taipei Is Transformed Into a Lush Family Home
JC Architecture turns a Japanese university staff dormitory into a “Living Lab” made from 70% recycled materials.
How Much Should You Spend on a Kitchen Faucet?
Top designers give their advice about how to choose a stylish, functional faucet—and what it will cost.
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Home, According to Three Experts
Buying a home is a longstanding goal for many, but the process of finding the perfect property and claiming it as your own can be...
The Pendleton Problem: When Does Cultural Appreciation Tip Into Appropriation?
Designers weigh in on the fine line that divides the two when it comes to home decor.
A New York Transplant Remakes One of Mies van der Rohe’s Coveted Lafayette Park Townhouses
Calling it a “director’s cut,” designer Bryan Boyer reloads his storied Detroit home with some bonus features.
An Earthship Just Landed on the Market in Taos for $290K
The funky New Mexico home is powered by the sun and embedded in the land with curvaceous walls and lots of gardening space—inside...
ODIN Candles
Though your average scented candle has all the subtlety of a marching band, when Valentine's Day hits one does occasionally want...
In the Catskills, a Contemporary Cabin Clad in Black Metal Seeks $895K
Dubbed Mossy Hill, the two-bedroom home sits on five wooded acres and comes with a detached studio and outdoor kitchen.
Marcel Breuer’s Grieco House Lists for $1.5M in Andover, Massachusetts
Live like it’s 1955 in this immaculately preserved home by the Bauhaus-trained architect.
Near Seattle, a Frank Lloyd Wright–Inspired Midcentury Home Seeks $1M
The 1965 dwelling just hit the market for the first time—and it comes with a forested four-acre lot and unobstructed views of...
Schoolhouse Electric Founder Brian Faherty Lists His Oregon Beach House for $1.2M
Designed by architect Paul McKean, the 2014 home gets high marks for its elevated stance and outstanding ocean views.
If You Love Tile, Grab This $1.6M L.A Bungalow Inspired by Oaxaca
Set in Highland Park, the 1920s Spanish-style home pairs smooth plastered walls with Saltillo, Talavera, and zellige finishes.
This $5M Sonoma Home Has Walls of Glass and Views for Days
Built using the prefabricated Blue Sky and IT House systems, the residence comes with a guesthouse, a sparkling lap pool, and 10...
Dwell Home Venice: Part 2
In this series, Sebastian Mariscal designs a home in Venice, California, that brings the outside in. We track the project from...
Design Icon: 8 Works by Raymond Loewy
The godfather of industrial design streamlined the look of midcentury America.
A Mirrored Addition Melds With Its Rocky Site in British Columbia
Stairs follow the pitch of a steep slope to connect the original home with the extension, a reflective, glass-wrapped box set on...
Dwell Home Venice: Part 3
In this series, Sebastian Mariscal designs a home in Venice, California, that brings the outside in. We track the project from...
An Armless Office Chair on Amazon That Still Offers Ergonomic Support
Cross-legged sitters really love it.
The Everyday Carry of an Architect: Jeff Shelton
“You never know when an idea may creep out of your head, and you need to be ready to record it.” - Jeff Shelton
An Off-Grid Tiny Home Experiment Puts a Group of Students to the Test
A class at the University of Coburg tries out a pint-size solution to the building sector’s big carbon emissions problem.
This Stunning Alys Beach Home for Sale Could Easily Be Mistaken for Mykonos
This welcoming courtyard home features warm, neutral hues and a dramatic arch for $8.4M.
Friday Finds 5.13.11
It's an exciting week for Dwell as our editors are off in New York City for Design Week.
Accessible Frank Lloyd Wright House in Illinois Is Reborn as a Museum
Tours of the Ken and Phyllis Laurent House in Rockford, Wright's only accessible building, start June 7.
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In a relentless pursuit of precision and reliability, the team at Trane Residential push their HVAC units to extremes to ensure...
The Dwell 24: Dereaux Studio
Anne Dereaux designs furniture that is as transportive and meaningful as good music.
The History of the Tripp Trapp Chair, Which Changed the Children’s Design Game
On its 50th anniversary, we take a look back at a company that transformed the trajectory of kids’ furniture.
Campus Protests Are Revealing the Precarity of Student Housing
Threatened with disciplinary action, Israel-Hamas war demonstrators face the loss of a place to live—and the grown-up reality of...
Friday Finds 06.28.13
Fresh from the epic weekend fair Dwell on Design (aka America's largest modern design event), our editors have riled up their...
From Vinyl to Streaming, an Audio Expert Takes Us Through More Than 100 Years of Sound Tech
Sound and vision coalesce to create the ultimate acoustic experiences.
The Best Kind of Barware for Every Possible Situation
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