18 Brilliant Barn Conversions That Merge Past and Present
Despite their humble origins, these converted barns are anything but ordinary.
A Pink Corridor Connects the Past With the Present in a Victorian Cottage
A brick and fuchsia tunnel creates a time warp in this semi-detached Victorian in a Melbourne suburb.
Before & After: A Rundown Bodega in Chicago Is Reimagined Into a Vibrant Live/Work Space
Moss Design redevelops a deserted corner store into Logan Certified—a furniture and art gallery, showroom, apartment, and office...
Bodega Bay or Bust: Taking the Airstream Globetrotter to Northern California’s Coastal Gem
The Dwell team zips up the Pacific Coast to spend the night in an European-inspired Airstream, explore a rugged nature preserve,...
At Lasvit’s New Czech Headquarters, the Past and Present Are in Conversation at Every Turn
Prague architects OV-A won the competition for the glass manufacturer’s unconventional, four-building work hub situated in a...
La Bodega Winery in Palamos, Spain
Designed by Spanish architects RCR Arquitectes, La Bodega is a winery situated on a private vineyard near the coastal town of...
The Best New Outdoor Products for City Living
The selection includes Philippe Starck’s chunky outdoor chair and BoConcept’s bulbous flower pots.
This Revived 19th-Century Home Keeps Its Character Even With a Minimalist Interior
A renovation brings this abode into the present.
Nendo and BoConcept Collaborate on a New Line of Furniture
A new line of furniture by BoConcept and Nendo marries Danish functionality with Japanese whimsy.
A Phoenix Couple Turn a Corner Store Into a Home That Has Everything on Their List
A former bodega becomes a loft-like residence that honors its commercial past.
Some Gifts for a Man That Aren’t Overly Manly
That man you need to buy a present for has enough socks.
In Los Feliz, Past and Present Converge in a Hillside ADU
A prefab ADU transforms a lot that houses a 1947 home—and adds a new rental unit in the process.
An L.A. Hotel Reconnects With its Feminist Roots Via a Vibrant, Art-Filled Renovation
Studio Collective brought Hotel Figueroa into the present with a contemporary renovation that embraces the past.
Before & After: A Jumbled San Francisco Home Gets a Timeless Makeover
Malcolm Davis balances the past with the present to craft a beautiful home that stands the test of time.
The Past Meets the Present in This Revamped Rummer Home Listed for $990K
Set just 15 minutes from downtown Portland, Oregon, the renovated midcentury comes with new built-ins, fresh tile, and a detached...
Creative Reuse: 12 Before & After Projects That Repurpose Old Buildings Into Inspired New Homes
From the neighborhood bodega to a dilapidated motorcycle shop, these once disused buildings were given a new life, thanks to...
6 Hallway Hacks to Turn Them Into Usable Space
Put your corridors to work as storage, seating, or gallery space with these ideas.
Snag This Radiant and Revamped Loft in Detroit for $324K
Carved out of a 100-year-old building, this airy pad stylishly blends the past and the present.
The Best Last-Minute Gifts for Every Type of Mom
There’s still time to find a thoughtful present that will light up her day.
8 Barn Houses For Modern Living
Rooted in the past yet decidedly in the present, these converted barns embrace their history, but take on a modern twist.
A Renovation Breathes New Life Into a Thatched Cottage in Brittany
A thatched cottage on the French coastline gets a second chance with a stunning renovation that blends past and present.
A DIY Couple Build a Farm-Fresh Retreat in the Canadian Countryside
Working with architect Nova Tayona, a Toronto-based couple create a family farmhouse that merges past and present.
A 1940s Beach Home Is Restored Into a Gorgeous Clubhouse in L.A.
Sited in a historic Venice Beach Craftsman, Habitas is a new exclusive clubhouse that marries the past with the present.
11 Modular Home Floor Plans That Suit a Range of Needs
These modern modular homes and accompanying floor plans showcase the layouts, variations, and opportunities that prefab builds...
How Ancient Technologies Can Show Us the Way to More Sustainable Building
We present four case studies on more viable ways of living in mountains, forests, wetlands, and deserts.
Our Favorite Outdoor Seating to Take You Into Summer
You can lounge all day long on these chaise longues, sofas, hammocks, and more.
The Past Meets the Present in This 1920s Hollywood Hills Tudor Asking $2.9M
With original mahogany beams, built-ins, and bright bathroom tile, the L.A. residence radiates period charm.
21 Enchanting Spaces That Feature Iconic Furniture
From the Eames lounge chair to the Noguchi coffee table, these quintessential designs in modern homes prove that classic can also...
An Oral History of the Parklet
Designers, urbanists, and activists dive into the past, present, and future of the idea that saved dining out during the pandemic.
The Woman Who Grew Up in This L.A. Home Returned to Give it a Stunning Renovation
This 2,272-square-foot house may be part of the owner's past, but its upgraded features make it entirely present.
Acclaimed Pastry Chef and Activist Paola Velez Envisions the Kitchen of the Future
Velez recently helped lead the world’s largest bake sale—which raised $2 million for social justice causes.
A Dynamic Mixed-Use Project in Bozeman, Montana, Bridges Past and Present
Celebrating the natural and built landscape, this mixed-use project takes cues from its agrarian surroundings.
Past Meets Present in This Fresh Addition to a Centuries-Old English Farmhouse
A light-filled extension by Tom Turner Architects nods to the history and craft of a 17th-century home.
A Melbourne Victorian Is Lovingly Renovated to Extend its Life Story
The owners of a historic property in Melbourne see it as having a past, present, and future.
This Charming Wooden Barn in the Netherlands Utilizes Every Part of the Tree
Century-old oak trees are fused with modern-day materials to create a barn rooted in the past that serves the present.
San Francisco Living: Home Tours, Presented by AIA SF and Dwell
Want to jump inside the pages of Dwell and into a home featured in the magazine? You’ll have the opportunity to do that, and...

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