Prompted by a collapsing retaining wall, a couple transform their Hollywood Hills backyard into a modern retreat.

Named “The Shoebox,” this tiny space maximizes charm and efficiency—all within 176 square feet.

When Becky and Jake Shea of Becky Shea Design were tasked with giving a nondescript “white box” personality, they looked to blend...

After years of incongruous add-ons and remodels, a tired abode finally gets a cohesive revamp.

A modern update to a traditional residence in Perth, Australia, offers a playful take on indoor/outdoor living for a growing...

Self-care celebrity Garden Marcus of TikTok fame shares the lessons he’s learned from the botanical world.

Tucked behind a Seattle home, this beautiful backyard reading retreat of glass, timber, and tile offers an idyllic escape from...

In Williamsburg, architect Elizabeth Roberts creates a serene jewelry showcase.

The unforgettably colorful exterior hides a calming and contemporary interior.

Simplicity drives the transformation of a cluttered Chicago loft into a clean and calm home.

Pink plaster meets olive-green tile in the serene garden home listed for £1.3M.

A husband-and-wife team create a simple, understated home that inspires a sense of calm.

Each week, we tap into Dwell's Instagram community to bring you the most viral design and architecture shots of the week.

Calming materials and cozy feels make this Hong Kong apartment extra enchanting.

The hues welcoming in the new decade have a decidedly calm, organic feel to them.

Studio Puisto Architects craft a calming retreat for nature lovers in a secluded Finnish forest.

Nature, accentuated in a sprawling courtyard, creates a calming, contrasting backdrop to a minimalist house in Texas.

Perched above Idaho's calming Clearwater River, this striking property hits the market for $650,000.

The Desert Calm Collection is a soothing assortment of rugs, pillows, and other thoughtful home accents.

Tom Marble designs a calm retreat overlooking Silver Lake for a Buddhist devotee and hospice nurse.

In San Miguel de Allende, a retired couple uncover serenity in a calm, contemporary weekend retreat.

Bourne Road Residence’s fresh white palette merges indoor calm with outdoor greenery.

A pair of architects help a client carve out an oasis of calm amid São Paulo’s bustle.

Two steel structures expand a family's existing living area while embracing the calming effects of surrounding nature.

Thanks to its relaxed character and peaceful environment, this warm, simple wood dwelling captures the essence of cottage life.

In Battle Ground, Washington, Matt and Elizabeth Impola create a chic retreat with French doors, bright, airy interiors, and a...

Inspired by the calming sea, an Oregon–based builder crafts a beach-inspired tiny home trailer and sells it within a month of...

Let us count the ways that keeping plants at home improves quality of life—from enhancing air quality to boosting calm and focus.

Traama Arquitetura renovates the building that once housed the capital city’s electric company, creating a calming yet energizing...

Nestled in the coastal Victoria region, this modern retreat caters to a three-generational family with members ranging from six...

From mono no aware, the awareness of the transience of things, to wabi-sabi, the appreciation of imperfection, Japanese design...

Quince’s home range is all about affordable luxury that stands the test of time.

Still adhering to its local neighborhood vernacular, this delightful dwelling in the suburb of Princess Hill gets a contemporary...

Inspired by the surrounding industrial neighborhood, a brick addition to a heritage cottage outside Melbourne creates a private...

In São Paulo, a modern abode maximizes natural light and integrates a strong sense of the outdoors.

In Japan, where ancient Shinto rituals and Buddhist meditations guide many aspects of daily life, interior design is also...