An Optometrist’s Midcentury Ranch House in Montreal Gets a Clear-Sighted Renovation
A client with an eye for clean design brings on la Shed Architecture for a razor-sharp revival of his ’50s residence.
An Off-the-Grid Island Home for a Seattle Music Producer
Grunge band producer Adam Kasper enlisted the help of the firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson for his family home on a small island...
A Spruced-Up Sarasota Modern Seeks $800K in Fort Myers, Florida
This 1956 gem was designed by Ralph Spencer Twitchell, a key figure in the Sarasota School of Architecture.
In Wisconsin, an Unfussy Renovation Embodies Its Owners Core Midwestern Values
A family residence southeast of Milwaukee goes from cavelike to clean and simple, inspired by equal parts Frank Lloyd Wright and...
A Railroad Baron’s Former Carriage House in Saint Paul Lists for $950K
Converted in the 1980s by architect John Buxell, the loft space overlooks a massive courtyard where railroad magnate J.J. Hill...
This Secluded Concrete Fortress Near L.A. Could Be Yours for $1.89M
Perched in the Tehachapi Mountains, the 80-acre compound boasts dramatic views and celebrity ties.
Before & After: A Dilapidated Dublin Home Gets a Playful Addition With an Indoor Swing
In the trendy neighborhood of Dublin 8, Studio And upgrades a 1920s pebble dash house for a creative couple on a tight budget.
Budget Breakdown: A Tired ’80s Home in Japan Gets a Bright Remodel For $164K
Additional windows and open shelving help Suita House in Osaka feel airy and modern.
Flutes, Chili Peppers, and Frying Pans: How Symbols Enable 900 Million to Vote in India
The emblems of India's political parties make voting ballots easy to decode—even for those who can't read or write.
8 Marvelous Apartments You Should Absolutely Rent in Milan
Art, fashion, and design collide to spectacular effect in the Italian metropolis.
Airbnb Is Selecting 12 Lucky People to Travel the World for Free
Inspired by the growing flexibility to work and live anywhere, Airbnb is giving 12 people funds to travel for 10 months.
Asking $1.85M, This Live/Work Home in a Revamped Post Office Is a Package Deal
The 1908 Boston building has been radically remixed into a recording studio and a light-filled residence.
13 Modern Prefab Cabins You Can Buy Right Now
Construction in a controlled factory setting means these cozy homes are not only space-efficient, but also carefully built.
Designing a Home to Accommodate Alzheimer’s
For a couple coping with the disease in Tacoma, Washington, a thoughtful addition creates a comfortable, long-term solution.
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.
The Best Sales Happening Just in Time for the Holiday Season
Get ahead of the (digital or socially distanced) crowd with discounts on gifts for your loved ones—or for yourself.
What if Green Design Were Just Good Design?
A sci-fi author and design critic opines on the failures of eco-design—and offers an alternative to the alternative.
Playshapes by millergoodman
Last week, Assistant Editor Jordan Kushins brought you millergoodman's Shapemaker wooden block set.
Portmanteau
A wall of cinderblock, tiny windows, layers of dust and a steel door: for some, this is a typical Manhattan apartment.
With Palm Trees and a Pool, This $9.5M Pinecrest Home Embraces Modern Florida Living
Nestled on a corner lot with picturesque views, it comes with a wine gallery, outdoor kitchen, and more.
There are Currently Multiple Frank Lloyd Wright Homes for Sale for Less Than $1M
If you’ve always dreamed of owning a home by the legendary architect, here are three properties ranging from $790K to $899K.
All the Frank Lloyd Wright Homes That Hit the Market in 2024
Just as expected, these landmark properties by the legendary architect were all scooped up in a flash.
A Look Back at Lina Bo Bardi
Happy birthday, Lina Bo Bardi! The influential modernist architect would have turned 99 this week, so we celebrate her...
Learning to Live With—and Maybe Love—the Critters in Your Yard
Yes, it’s possible to coexist happily and peacefully with our animal pals—here’s how.
12 Cabin Escapes to Inspire Your Next Weekend Getaway
Sit back and get ready for a grand tour of some of the best cabins in The Americas, courtesy of our friends at The Cabin...
Do You Need to Worry About VOCs?
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are all around us, but part of the solution to this problem is as easy as opening a window.
Maybe It’s Time for a Bidet
Cut down on your toilet paper use and get a squeaky clean undercarriage while doing something good for the environment.
Here Comes the Sun
Solar panels might not be right for you, but a solar shingle could be the solution.
Introducing the Dwell House
A 540-square-foot ADU designed by Norm Architects and delivered to your backyard.
The MR Chair's Manufacturing Background
Our story on the Vanguard Way House prompted a query about the vintage armchairs featured in the living room.
If You’re Skipping Amazon Prime Day, Here’s Where to Shop Instead
Maybe Amazon isn’t your thing—if so, we’ve got some sales for you.
The Chicest Kitchens on the Internet This Year
If kitchens are the heart of the home, the ones we shortlisted for best of the year in 2016 have a lot of love to give.
Before & After: This Sunny San Diego Revamp Shows the Power of Paint
Designer Raili Clasen forges through a challenging loan process to salvage a rundown property—saving its bocce court in the...
Is Rent Getting Cheaper in 2024? It’s Complicated
Last week’s report from Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies showed that the market may be cooling, but more people may...
Budget Breakdown: This Austin Couple's $1.1 Million Renovation Started With a Yurt
While living in a yurt on their rental property's backyard, Margaret Tucker and Steph Steele decided it was time to bring in Side...
Ingenious New Building Method Replaces Concrete Block with Rammed Earth
A new spin on rammed-earth construction aims to bring the method to the masses.

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