A Traditional Facade Hides a Light-Filled Renovation in Delaware
Modern additions and a restoration transform a 2,930-square-foot home.
A Retired Couple Trades Their Pennsylvania Horse Farm for Beach Life in Coastal Delaware
This seaside retreat was designed to put family—including pets—first with a dedicated dog wash area, “catio,” and more.
Discover 6 Amazing Riverside Homes
Nestled along the banks of rivers throughout the United States, these modern homes take full advantage of their locations in...
19 Cozy Nooks That Radiate Charm and Comfort
From alluring alcoves to cozy reading corners and breakfast nooks, these 19 spaces will make you want to curl up with a...
Journey by Design: Sunrise Ruffalo’s Guide to the Catskills
The design boutique owner shares her and husband Mark Ruffalo’s favorite haunts in the Catskills hamlet of Narrowsburg, New York.
You Could Snap Up This Midcentury Modern Relic in Philadelphia for $450K
Designed by Frank Weise, the 1951 Carner House features original Isamu Noguchi pendants and a collage of glass bands along the...
Want to Make a Bold First Impression? Paint Your Front Door a Vibrant Hue
Go big—these bright front door colors are equal parts sophisticated, playful, and daring.
Before & After: A Creative Couple Revive a 1950s Cabin in the Catskills
Black cedar siding gives way to bright interiors in the idyllic Highland Bungalow.
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Remarkable Reading Nooks
One of our New Year’s resolutions? To read more.
10 Mullet Homes That Are Traditional in the Front, Modern in the Back
While the mullet may be a questionable hairstyle, it’s often a smart choice when it comes to home design, helping the building...
Designer to Know: Nottene
Textile designer Kim Hall and printmaker Justin Hardison create whimsical wallpapers and other prints inspired by their childhood...
This Live/Work Home in Philadelphia Gets Its Layout From the Renaissance
A blackened cube makes for a striking addition to a historic neighborhood.
How to Update a Midcentury Modern Gem
Midcentury completists score the ultimate catch: a 1959 post-and-beam fixer-upper in which to showcase their sprawling furniture...
A Shipping Container Home in Pennsylvania Embraces Its Rugged Industrial Origins
A couple builds a new home, repurposing a series of 11 shipping containers and an existing concrete foundation to maximal effect.
This Lake House Is a Living Piece of Architecture History
A retired couple retreats to the modern masterpiece by Richard Meier.
For $1M, You Can Scoop Up a Sleek Black Cabin in the Catskills
Built just a few years ago, the getaway has 30-foot ceilings, 10 acres of land, and comes fully furnished.
The Ultimate Guide to Prefab: 65 Resources by Location, Construction, and Price
Prefab is part of Dwell’s DNA—build a better future with our veritable tome of all things prefab.
In Philly, a Home in a Historic Brick Bank Hits the Market for $1M
The 1893 building—with tall, tinned ceilings and an open-plan second floor—has lived past lives as a library, boxing gym, and...
What Trump’s Tariffs Could Mean for Home Building—and the Housing Crisis
Higher materials prices are expected to stall new construction homes and renovations, and make both more expensive for everyone.
Photo of the Week: Bathroom Tub Inspiration
Announcing our new feature where we draw from Dwell's Instagram account to bring you the most viral design and architecture shot...
12 Shipping Container Homes That Challenge the Meaning of Shelter
Repurposed shipping containers have popped up all over the place in surprising ways—from homeless solutions in South Africa, to...
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A Charming Brick Townhouse With a Spiral Staircase Seeks $875K in Philly
Tucked away in one of the city’s most coveted historic neighborhoods, the revamped home also includes a serene backyard garden.
Budget Breakdown: In the Catskills, an Architect Experiments With Passive Design for $515K
Douglas Romines springs for triple-pane windows, wood fiber insulation, and solar power to build an efficient Hudson Valley home...
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.
Just My Type
Heath’s latest collaboration with House Industries yields a clock whose box hints at the typographic treat inside.
Tim Walz Doesn’t Own a Home. Is That ‘Weird’?
The vice presidential candidate’s real estate situation is raising eyebrows, but it’s not unprecedented.
On the Market: A Portland Midcentury, a Colorful Victorian, and More Great Homes for Sale This Week
The listings also include a modernist home in Phoenix, AZ, a residence in Beverly Hills with sweeping views of downtown L.A., and...
They’d Already Renovated an Iconic Midcentury. What’s One More?
After expertly updating Louis Kahn’s historic Esherick house, a Pennsylvania couple discover their forever home in a surprising...
These Amazing Vintage Signs Are a Blast from America's Past
Photographer Bill Rose walks us through Recapturist, a website dedicated to preserving the history of head-turning American...
The Man Planting Live Oaks to Save Louisiana’s Coastal Ridges
As the state’s unique chenier plain erodes into the sea, 83-year-old Bob Thibodeaux spends his twilight working for a future he...
Everything You Need to Know About Integrating Native Plants Into Your Landscape
Whether you’re landscaping your front or back yard with flowers, grasses, shrubs or trees, choosing native plants can have a...
The Timeless Thrill of the Museum Period Room
For design obsessives, they’re more than just a frozen moment—they’re a way to reckon with the past.