Best Outdoor Products to Elevate Your Lakeside Retreat
The selection includes a minimalist fire pit and swing, as well as hand painted canoe paddles.
Textiles in Motion
Sydney-based embroidery designers MaricorMaricar hit our radar screen back in August with a series called Turns of Speech,...
YETI’s Camping Chair Is a Beast in the Category, Just as You’d Expect
Known for its indestructible coolers and tumblers, YETI introduces a camp chair that’s just as sturdy.
The Best New Barware to Shake Up Your Next Cocktail Party
Ingredients, recipes, and technique will get you a long way toward a good cocktail, but to really impress your guests, don’t...
Go Eco-Friendly Glamping in These Geodesic Domes in the Swiss Alps
Located at the foot of the Dents du Midi mountain range in the Alpine village of Les Cerniers, Switzerland, Whitepod is a hotel...
Take in the South African Countryside in This Shipping Container Eco-Cabin
Nestled on a family farm, this South African shipping container cabin is completely off the grid.
Nearly Half of All New Cars Sold in Norway Are Electric Vehicles
And the country is gearing up to end sales of gas-powered vehicles completely.
Beautiful Gifts for the Discerning Woman That Won’t Require a Return Receipt
Practical, fashionable, and just the right amount of indulgent, these ideas are just as exceptional as she is.
Austin Is Getting a Village of 3D-Printed Affordable Homes—and They Look Incredible
A year ago, ICON proved it could 3D print a home you’d actually want to live in. Now, it’s building a cluster of 3D-printed homes...
New “Metallic Wood” Is as Strong as Titanium But Much Lighter
A newly invented material has the strength of titanium, however it's light enough to float on water.
Dutch Designers Master Color and Texture
The reigning couple of colorful design complement their pastel-meets-neon palette with a new take on texture.
Austin’s Community First! Village Unveils Affordable New Micro Homes
With a wood-clad interior and a butterfly roof, this compact home by Mckinney York Architects balances affordability,...
Secrets You Need to Know When Using Wood in Wet Spaces
Who says wood and moisture don't work well together?
The Dwell 24: Utility Objects
Atlanta-based ceramicist Aleisha Ellis’s utilitarian style is inspired by contemporary Japanese work.
The Architect Behind The Wing’s Chic Workspaces Shares Her Favorite Gifts
Alda Ly’s list includes eight accoutrements sure to zhuzh up any kitchen or home office.
A Colorado Firefighter Built His Own Shipping Container Home, and Found a New Calling Along the Way
Nine shipping containers form the basis for a new multigenerational house near Denver.
Dwell Picks: 9 Products We Can’t Stop Gushing About This Spring
We all have our seasonal obsessions—the Dwell team spills about the items we’re swearing by this spring.
Los Angeles Fast-Tracks New ADUs by Offering Homeowners Pre-Approved Plans
Teaming up with emerging firms, the city’s Standard Plan Program makes it easier and more affordable than ever to build a...
Before & After: A Couple Revamps an Old Airstream Into a Charming Workspace and Home
After stumbling upon an outdated Airstream on eBay, a couple decide to make a radical life change—and Mavis the Airstream is born.
The Midcentury Home That Maintains Its Quirkiness After All These Years
Two designers restore a low-slung midcentury gem in Napa, California, by an unsung Bay Area modernist.
Straight and Narrow
Behind an unassuming 19th-century facade in Singapore's Joo Chiat neighborhood, Ching Ian and Yang Yeo's renovation of a typical...
A Modern Shipping Container Home in San Francisco
Two San Francisco art and travel addicts overhauled a loft—and customized a pair of shipping containers—to accommodate their...
These Are the Items Every Coffee Snob Needs
If you practically have "but first, coffee" tattooed on your guns, we'd suggest upgrading your java setup.
This Summer Is All About Kicking Back, Pool Hangs, and Day Hikes—Here’s What I’m Adding to the Mix
Dwell editor Duncan Nielsen makes his top picks for an unhurried season.
Home Curator Hannah Pobar Shares Her Tips For Minimalist Living
Designer, photographer, and entrepreneur Hannah Pobar runs Home Studio, which connects stylish homes with brands for photoshoots.
Long Island Found
When the Fisher family’s 1960s Long Island beach bungalow started to crumble, they sought an architect who’d preserve the home’s...
New Orleans, LA
As New Orleans struggles to get back on its feet, one architect learns from the past while building for the future.
JFK and Jackie Kennedy’s First Home as a Married Couple Lists for $2M in D.C.
Located in Georgetown, the well-preserved, four-level property has not changed hands since the 1940s.
The Best Places to Shop Small for Holiday Gifts in the Bay Area
Tackle your gift list and support local businesses at these can’t-miss stores.
Trying to Buy? ADU Rental Fees Can Now Be Used as Income to Secure Your Mortgage
The Federal Housing Administration has announced expanded financing options for “granny flats” that are meant to make a dent in...
In New Jersey, the Fight for Affordable Housing Is Becoming Everybody’s Obligation
A new bill is forcing the issue, in the hopes of actually getting new housing built.
Living in a Material World
Americans have always held a soft spot in their hearts for futuristic materials, from the amazing light-weight properties of...
Material ConneXion Library Has Over 7,500 Innovative Materials
Andrew Dent, a scientist and the vice president of Library and Materials Research at Material ConneXion, shares intel on the...
The Top 15 Products Dwell Readers Bought in May
From watering cans and house slippers to a charming rechargeable railroad lantern, here’s what your fellow design devotees loved...
A New Website Is Trying to Convince You That Housing Can Be “Awesome and Affordable”
The site’s creators are trying to change public opinion about multifamily projects in Southern California by sharing information.
The Top 18 Product Dwell Readers Bought in July
Starting with a very special pillow.

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