In Clerkenwell, an architect re-imagines a space to bring out the "dramatic geometry" of its concrete ceiling.

The dream of owning a Brooklyn brownstone is just one of many reasons why people make the move to the popular outer borough.

Stripped to its basic elements—no walls, only curtains to divide the living spaces—this colorful flat is inspired by Marcel...

Although the concept looks effortless and versatile, is open kitchen shelving really as easy as it appears?

A Marmol Radziner–designed prefab house, trucked onto a remote Northern California site, takes the pain out of the construction...

A tech executive renovates a 1980s loft in a former paper factory.

Gone are the days of bathrooms simply being utilitarian spaces.

A San Francisco architect turns his “inefficiency” kitchen into a modestly scaled and well-lit place to cook, eat, work, and...

In the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, a couple turn to architect Ken Ungar for a home that maximizes ocean views and meshes...

On Bainbridge Island, off the Washington coast, Charlie Hellstern Interior Design and The Miller Hull Partnership create the...

By removing walls, inserting new windows, and using a lighter color palette, Mowery Marsh Architects give this historic home a...

An inspired, if poorly constructed, Los Angeles home gets a proper retrofit that preserves its many idiosyncrasies.

Playing into the building’s raw, industrial character, Studio Karhard converts a space to be fit for children—without losing its...

A Belgian couple abide by strict preservation rules to breathe new life into an International Style villa by architect Lucien...

London architecture studio Type rehabs a run-down stone structure into an elegant dwelling—and then sets about rewilding its site...

In South Miami, a thoughtful revamp and extension embraces the outdoors on an intimate scale.

In a nature preserve, two creative directors design a colorful country home.

Amanda Gunawan of OWIU Design turns a cookie-cutter space into an Asian-inflected haven with an industrial edge.

Designed in 1949 by Donald Edwin Pedersen—a lesser-known member of Southern California’s roster of midcentury architects, the now...

In Antwerp, Belgium, a historic flat is transformed into a bright and airy, dreamy oasis.

The glass-fronted, 1960s gem acts as a display case for her eponymous label, vibrant artworks, and modernist furniture.

Timmins + Whyte carves out a sun-soaked haven in a heritage-listed Melbourne home.

With its modernist, ’60s flair preserved, the coastal family home now features flowing living spaces that combine bespoke...

Will Gamble Architects revives a crumbling, 17th-century structure with a svelte addition of steel, brick, and glass.

Architect Mat Barnes transforms his Edwardian home into a postmodern playground of pattern and color.

A derelict courtyard residence gets revitalized with a sinuous, glass-walled pathway.

Designer Jonathan Tuckey rescues a stone-and-timber structure from demolition and reconfigures it as a site for contemporary...

This warehouse conversion by Ian Moore Architects also features an equine genetics laboratory and an enormous garage filled with...

Once destined for destruction, the Miles Bates House—better known as the Wave House for its curvy roof—will finally open to the...

Artist couple Nick Cave and Bob Faust work with Carlo Parente Architecture to craft a creative space in a 1920s industrial...

Sculptural plywood walls weave new life into a 19th-century Parisian apartment while preserving its historic Haussmannien...

In Tasmania, an eco-conscious architect builds a vacation home that can stand up to an untamed island.

A modern addition in Annandale strengthens a home's connection to the outdoors and enhances natural light.

We turned to our panel of Dwell Pros for the answer—here's what they said.

A pair of Coloradans work with a design-build firm to create an airy, 2,100-square-foot modern home.

When it comes to repurposing old buildings, warehouses hold tons of potential.