Before & After: A Tumbledown Carriage House Is Revived as a Vibrant Space for Entertaining
Architect Colleen Healey creates a colorful and spacious home for a design-savvy family who like to host.
Designer, Critic, and Architect Alessandro Mendini Dies at 87
Alessandro Mendini, a key figure in Italian postmodernism and co-founder of​ Studio Alchimia, died February 18, 2018, at the age...
This Chic Cabin Makes Glamping in The Netherlands a Breeze
Simple, spacious, and Scandinavian-inspired, De Grote Beer is one of a cluster of chic, modern cabins awaiting your arrival.
The New Polydrops Camper Pairs Perfectly With Electric Vehicles
An EV can tow the futuristic P17A trailer 245 miles on a single charge.
This Tiny Warsaw Studio Instantly Changes from Office to Playroom
Using multifunctional furniture, an apartment in Warsaw rearranges at a moment's notice.
The New Polydrops 2020 Camper Is the Perfect Companion to Tesla’s Cybertruck
The futuristic teardrop trailer is back—and it’s better than ever before.
This Tiny 3D-Printed Cabin Makes a Big Statement About Sustainability
HANNAH utilizes salvaged materials, 3D printing, and robotic technology to create an otherworldly cabin in upstate New York.
Midcentury Renovation in Portland Capitalizes on Nature With Seven Doors to the Outside
An interior designer in Portland updates a 1950s home by a celebrated local architect.
Stretch Your Travel Budget With These Cool Rentals—All Around $100 or Less
The next time you embark on vacation, stretch your travel budget further by staying at one of these delightful and affordable...
How IKEA Founder Ingvar Kamprad Built an Empire Out of Swedish Resourcefulness
To create a better everyday life for the many people—such was the vision of Ingvar Kamprad, who founded IKEA when he was only 17.
A Midcentury Home Renovation Celebrates Its Striking, Open-Truss Ceiling
Designed by a little-known architect in 1949, the now streamlined home honors its original bones.
The 10 Teeniest Tiny Homes of 2023
Ranging from 143 to 270 square feet per person, these compact dwellings stretch the limits of small-space living.
An Idyllic Rhode Island Summer Cottage Is the Perfect Escape for a New York Family
A family escapes their urban environs to a vacation home attuned to its coastal landscape.
The Placemakers
"We want to position our work outside of architecture, as a clear piece of sociology and ecology."
Is the Pandemic Priming Neighborhoods for a New Wave of Gentrification?
Evictions, foreclosures, and city dwellers seeking greener pastures may exacerbate an already precarious housing market.
Prefab, Proven
In January 2003, we issued a challenge to 16 architects: Design a modern prefab home for $200,000.
In This Tokyo Home, a Secret Garden Thrives Behind a Cascade of Glass
Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP use 87 translucent bricks to reframe a family’s connection to nature and the city.
Cityboy Picnic Grill
For our June 2011 Beach Houses We Love issue (now on newsstands!), we rounded up seven mini grills.
This $5.7M Cabin-Like Carmel Home Comes With a Slice of Paradise
Surrounded by soaring trees, the five-bedroom property includes a private waterfall, a creek, and access to Wildcat Beach.
Dormitory Climbing Wall
Here at Dwell, we’re big fans of multi-purpose places: live-work spaces, home-art galleries, and products like Murphy beds that...
Architect Antoine Predock Dies, Leaving a Legacy Inspired by the American Southwest
The visionary designer referenced the terrain of his adopted home state of New Mexico in his work.
Mayer Hawthorne Lists His Fine-Tuned Los Angeles Bungalow for $1.9M
The singer-songwriter-producer purchased the home in 2020 and queued up a pitch-perfect revamp.
Shut UP! The “Princess Diaries” Villa Is on Sale in San Francisco
Cast as Grove High School in the beloved film, the neoclassical home is currently listed for a royal sum of $6.5M—after a $2.4M...
A Prized Midcentury Home Hits the Market in Georgia for $995K
Award-winning architect Joseph Amisano used concrete, glass, and steel to create this U-shaped residence in 1955.
A Centuries-Old “Floating Farmhouse” Lists for $2.9M in the Catskills
The 3,400-square-foot home in Eldred, New York—originally featured in Dwell in 2012—is seeking a new owner after an extensive...
Live Outside the Box in This Artist’s Haven For $3.5M
The two units that make up the MuSh Residence offer plenty of studio, gallery, and outdoor space in a configuration that...
Budget Breakdown: A Houston Family Nearly Doubles the Floor Plan of Their Beloved Bungalow for $391K
So what if they went $100K over? A standing-seam metal roof, expert millwork, a playroom with a climbing wall, and a powder-blue...
The Power of Paint
Students are redesigning their environment under the guidance of Publicolor, a nonprofit organization founded in 1996 by...
Deinfluencing, “Anti-Hauls,” and the Dupe Decor Conundrum
A growing breed of social media users are dissuading their followers from buying into rapidly cycling micro-trends.
Editor's Picks: 4 Modern Interiors We Love
Dwell editor-in-chief Amanda Dameron explains the thinking behind our annual issue dedicated to interior design.
Quick Hits: An Inflated Steel Mirror, Vintage Italian Ashtrays, and an Oversize Ottoman
A brief scan of design items worth grabbing, including a revamped 1970s sofa and a limited-edition ceramic pitcher.
Taylor Swift’s New Gig: Sophie Turner’s Landlord? And Other Celebrity Real Estate News
In our biweekly breakdown of what’s happening with famous people’s homes: A Barbara Walters estate sale will offer millions in...
Budget Breakdown: An Architect’s £224K Remodel Makes a Splash With Pastel Tile
Inspired by a David Hockney painting, Grant Straghan colors his London home in soothing tones of seafoam and rose.
Susan Sarandon Sues Her Construction Company, and Other Celebrity Real Estate News
In our biweekly breakdown of what’s happening with famous people’s homes: Miley Cyrus reflects on the “magic” of the Malibu home...
Knoll Inspiration: Harry Bertoia Centennial Celebration
Knoll celebrates the enduring legacy of the sculptor and metalworker
Thomas Phifer: Light on the Subject
Don’t be fooled by his mellow, self-effacing demeanor: Architect Thomas Phifer is a master of his craft, designing daylit,...