Glass blocks—the old-school square blocks of translucent glass found in many buildings constructed from the 1940s through the...

It’s never too early to instill a good sense of design into your kids.

The radiant space in Emeryville features 19-foot ceilings, exposed wood beams, and a gabled skylight.

Dishwashers don’t seem to hold the same cache as some of the more lust-worthy kitchen appliances (looking at you, gas ranges).

The popular myth claims that cats have nine lives—well, what about a well-worn plank of wood?

Durable, low maintenance, and always beautiful, Western Red Cedar is showing up in exciting ways, proving it can enhance the...

Want to add a pop of color to your kitchen backsplash or redesign your shower with a cool pattern? Well, we have a solution for...

When Im and David Schafer moved in together they faced the challenge of combining the contents of David’s 880-square-foot loft...

Lightweight, affordable, and flexible, plywood has all the warmth of wood, while being perfect for prefab and modular...

Ah, sweet sweet summertime. What better way to sit back and relax, than enjoying an epic patio, roof, or backyard.

For the spatially challenged, think vertically: lofted beds make every inch count.

These porches, patios, and courtyards have us green with envy.

These outdoor spaces from the Dwell community are perfect for warm summer nights.

A lesson in efficiency, this flexible, 237-square-foot apartment in Slovakia uses custom-made storage and furniture to its full...

Put your corridors to work as storage, seating, or gallery space with these ideas.

If you’re a writer or an artist of any kind, you probably understand how important it is to have a little space of your own where...

This curvaceous Missouri home, which we first spotlighted in 2012 for its sunken outdoor fire pit, grew from plans for a pool...

After living on the road for numerous years, a young artist uncovers an inspiring studio in Rhode Island.

These days, sheds and backyard studios are no longer just places to store gardening tools or holiday decorations, but they're...

A vacation home’s renovated garage fuses art and architecture.

Sparks are flying in these modern fireplace designs.

From modern sheds and tiny cabins to detached dwellings, we're spotlighting our favorite small spaces from the Dwell community...

By definition, a solarium is a glass-enclosed space that's designed to let natural light stream in.

In Canada's Yukon Territory, a college instructor builds a lightweight, efficient 97-square-foot mobile dwelling.

There’s something about brick that we just can’t enough of. It's earthy and natural, symmetrical and sturdy, timeless and...

If you feel like you're seeing all the same decorating ideas over and over and would rather take a fresh approach to your...

In a former foundry that was most recently home to Vice Media, a new members-only co-working space opens up for business,...

Say goodbye to red eyes—these naturally filtered swimming pools stay clean without chlorine.

Breeze-blocks, perforated concrete blocks, cinder blocks, cobogó, or even decorative terra-cotta bricks: call them what you will,...

Architect Max Kuo transforms a back house and garage into a white-gabled duplex for a diverse mix of residents.

Introducing a series of structures, two architects weave a house with a notable pedigree into the landscape.

Find out how tiny homes fit everything in such a small amount of square footage with these free floor plans.

Whether constructed in the '50s and '60s or paying homage to the style, these homes from the Dwell community love midcentury...

Who says wood and moisture don't work well together?

We sometimes muse on marble's staying power, but in the kitchen the material always feels like a natural fit.

Mirrors have long been associated with magic and illusion.