A Revamped Penthouse Loft Hits the Market at $2.9M in Boston, MA
Perched in a converted warehouse downtown, the sun-filled pad boasts 17 windows and six skylights.
Famed Architect Josh Blumer Gets Creative With Sustainable Design
Inspired by creative discussion and sustainability, Santa Barbara–based Josh Blumer has built his reputation on crafting...
This Swedish Retreat Fuses Scandinavian Vibes With Traditional Barn-Like Style
A local architect intertwines an unexpected twist to the design of this summer home in Sweden.
Love it or Hate it, Ernö Goldfinger’s Brutalist Balfron Tower Will Now Hold Posh Flats
Well-heeled Londoners will soon be moving into the renovated landmark building—here’s what the controversial apartments will look...
A Family Goes Somewhere Over the Rainbow
A spiral staircase provides a prismatic path from floor to floor in this London home.
Five Shipping Containers Are Woven Into This Home in Santa Barbara
There’s even a shipping container sitting in the kitchen.
Top 5 Cabins of the Week That Would Be Perfect For Forest Bathing
These modern retreats lend themselves to the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or forest therapy.
A Pint-Sized, No-Frills Summerhouse Rises From the Rocks on a Swedish Island
STEG Arkitekter designs a casual hideout to peel away the stress of city life.
This Renovated Scottish Farmhouse With Sinuous Interior Walls Is a Jaw-Dropper
A design team builds a minimalist abode with curving interior walls on the site of 17th-century ruins in Scotland, creating...
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...
Stressed Out? Sweden’s 72 Hour Cabins Are Designed to Soothe
The studies are in—these five charming glass cabins in Sweden might have what it takes to help you decompress.
Cast Your Votes For Dwell’s Best of Design 2018 Awards
Our first-ever Best of Design Awards recognize the most inspiring projects in seven categories: Dwelling, Renovation, Prefab,...
A Compact Prefab Cabin Draws In Spectacular Valley Views
This economical and eco-friendly 725-square-foot cabin is a cozy retreat in rural New Zealand.
13 Spiraling Platforms Increase Space and Connection in This One-Room Home
In Osaka, Japan, a family’s request for closeness is answered with this unique design of stacked, open zones.
Budget Breakdown: A Neglected Garage Becomes a Library Loft for $69K
Storyn Studio converts a 400-square-foot garage in St. Petersburg, Florida, into a library and guest room.
Top 5 Homes of the Week That We Can't Get Enough Of
From the hills of Santa Barbara to a waterfront city in Poland, these homes stand out from the rest with their funky, unique...
A Black Gable Home Opens Wide to the Appalachian Landscape
Desai Chia Architecture draws upon rural architecture to create an austere retreat that frames spectacular vistas.
45 Magical Tiny Cabins to Pin to Your Mood Board Immediately
These fairy-tale cabins are the dose of escapism you need.
Heavy Metal Gives This $643K Lisbon Flat an Industrial Edge
The newly renovated apartment has a kitchen wrapped in mesh, a mirrored bathroom door, and a stainless steel shower curtain.
In San Antonio, a 1920s Home With Midcentury Vibes Asks $525K
Designed by A.B. Walton, the residence has original oak floors and tile, 1950s built-ins, and Japanese-style shoji screens.
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...
Asking $2.6M, This Full-Floor Chicago Penthouse Exudes Gold Coast Charm
Don't let the traditional facade fool you—the interiors are bright and contemporary.
Aalto Isn't the Only Finnish Modernist: Meet Ilmari Tapiovaara
Looking at back at the varied career of Finnish furniture designer Ilmari Tapiovaara.
Two Dwell Staffers Debate the Best of Salone del Mobile
We had opinions about reimagined classics at Knoll, renter-unfriendly lighting, and spray-foam furniture for kids.
Get Up Close and Personal With the Latest Tech Innovations
A new breed of retail store in Palo Alto caters to the Internet of Things.
A Swedish Family's Dreamy Villa Fans Out For Lakeside Views
About three hours northwest of Stockholm, Villa Sunnanö is a Scandinavian escape that frames a waterfront tableau.
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
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.
Rick Joy’s Vermont Masterpiece Hits the Market Once Again, This Time Asking $9.75M
The award-winning Woodstock Farm was first offered at $9.25M in 2018. Now it returns with a $500,000 increase in price.

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