This Bright and Airy Backyard Cottage in Los Angeles Feels Like a Cabin in the Woods
Originally an ADU for aging parents, this cottage in Solano Canyon is at once lofty and snug.
A Chicory Kiln Becomes a Sustainable Vacation Home With Endless Flexibility
Mobile cabinetry and thoughtful reuse turn a dilapidated industrial structure into a warm and creative home with open-ended...
An Airy Apartment in a Converted Historic Gem Seeks $1.5M in Newport, Rhode Island
Oversized windows frame picturesque city and water views, while soaring ceilings enhance the sense of space in this new...
The New Zealand Native That's Taking Over Rotterdam
The sleek lighting designs of Sabine Marcelis are capturing the attention of fashion houses and architecture firms alike.
Dwell Magazine Is a Medal Finalist For Two SPD Photography Awards
See the incredible stories that made Dwell Magazine a Medal Finalist in two photography categories in the Society of Publication...
Before & After: Twinning Homes in Melbourne Go From Ramshackle to Ravishing
Mairead Murphy of Maike Design renovates two matching houses on the same block in Brunswick East, imbuing each with its own...
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Picture Wall
We show you how to build a modern, customizable picture wall in this step-by-step guide and video.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Modern Bookcase
Build a simple, modern bookcase from a single sheet of plywood using this step-by-step video and guide.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Concrete Stool
Build your own stylish, industrial concrete stool using this step-by-step video and guide.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Leather Bench
Craft your own padded leather bench with these simple, step-by-step instructions and video.
Important Resources on Redlining’s Role in Cementing the American Wealth Gap
A decades-long housing policy that segregated U.S. cities still plagues Black communities today.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Plywood Media Console
Learn how to build a modern media console out of plywood with this easy-to-follow guide and video.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Walnut Dining Table
Craft your own live-edge walnut dining table with this step-by-step video and guide.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Stone Fire Pit
Watch our video and follow this step-by-step guide to build your own bluestone fire pit.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Black Oak Bench
Make the perfect bench for a dining room or entryway with this easy-to-follow video and guide.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Walnut Side Table
This how-to video and guide shows you how to flatten a rough slab of walnut and turn it into a table.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Modern Shoe Rack
Build a simple, modern shoe rack to declutter your home with this clear-cut video and guide.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Wood-Based Candles
Learn how to make your own candles with different types of wooden bases with this comprehensive guide and video.
Casa Study House #1
Traditions collide in Los Angeles when architect Jeremy Levine hotwires SoCal Spanish with international haute-moderne.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Back-Off Shelving System
Learn how to build an easy, versatile shelving system designed by Christopher Deam using this step-by-step video and guide.
Artist John Baldessari’s Craftsman-Style Home in Santa Monica Asks $3.9M
Renovated and expanded by Godfredsen-Sigal Architects, the two-story residence has no shortage of inspiring, light-filled spaces.
Dwell Made Presents: An Interview With Furniture Designer Stephen Kenn
Los Angeles–based furniture designer Stephen Kenn sounds off about his military-inspired sofas, his inspirations, and the local...
An Honest Guide to the Benefits and Drawbacks of Skylights
A skylight might seem like a universally bright idea, but though it can be a great design feature, it isn’t without flaws of its...
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Shoe Shelf With a Macramé Curtain
Build a simple, trendy shoe shelf to help declutter your closet with this easy-to-follow video and guide.
A DIY Cabin Brand Is Selling $99 A-Frame Plans
The appropriately named company, Den, gives you everything you need—from detailed drawings to code guidelines—to get started on...
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Mini Copper Desk With Leather Sling
Build your own lightweight, versatile desk out of copper pipes using this step-by-step video and guide.
On the Waterfront: 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
When you’re staying at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in Brooklyn Bridge Park, it’s difficult to leave your room.
This Zesty, New Collection From Backdrop Presents the “It” Colors of Summer
A collaboration with New York City design shop Coming Soon, these limited-edition hues will punch up any room.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Round Wall Mirror With Leather Strap
Learn how to build a simple, modern wall mirror hung from a leather strap using this step-by-step video and guide.
A Sensitively Restored Midcentury House Designed by Pierre Koenig
Designed by Pierre Koenig in 1954, this iconic L.A. house was carefully restored to pay homage to the Koenig's distinctive style.
5 Reasons Why Landscaping and Bringing Plants Into Your Home Is So Valuable
We may spend the majority of our time inside, but the appeal of the outdoors is always there—and it’s full of surprising benefits...
How Much Should You Spend on a Kitchen Faucet?
Top designers give their advice about how to choose a stylish, functional faucet—and what it will cost.
These New Prefab Shipping Container Homes Can Be Built in Just 99 Days
Proudly made in Mexico, these customizable container homes celebrate local design and environmentally friendly materials.
A Tokyo Home With a Shape-Shifting Staircase Presents a Smart Solution to Small-Space Living
On a long and skinny lot in Japan's capital, a clever 44-level house consisting solely of a series of steps and landings fits a...
Could Cohousing Save Your Life in a Climate Disaster?
When a wildfire and freak ice storm made me face my eco-anxiety head on, I set out to see if community-forward co-living might...
West African Textiles Inspired This Los Angeles ADU’s Rhythmic Cladding
Timber slats topping the two-level indoor/outdoor plan recall the weave of kente cloth.

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