After attending a few international furniture fairs, Dwell editors spot a hunger for optimism in design.

Case in point: the magenta entry and cobalt blue carpet.

Roses are red, violets are blue. We want to know your favorite hues.

The architect discusses the philosophy behind her creative color choices—and the true power of a perfect palette.

From city apartments to vacation rentals and boutique hotels, a daring and creative use of colorful paint, textiles, and other...

Color has a unique way of transforming a space when used creatively to draw attention or capture a mood.

Most modernists find color as attractive as traditional Tudors.

Forget about beige—these multicolored spaces are designed to delight.

Andreas Kokkino persuades his mom to toss all her old furniture and start fresh.

The 750-square-foot home, aptly named Stop Making Sense, recalls the chunky proportions of David Byrne’s iconic gray suit.

Polish interior designer Anna Koszela designed this Warsaw apartment for a Spanish expat lawyer who wanted an abode that would...

Here at Dwell, we love Scandinavian design and believe there's a lot to learn from all types of projects that incorporate its...

Built at the turn of the 19th century, this villa in Budapest has been remodeled with bold and colorful, pop art-inspired...

Christi Johnson might be best known for stylishly embroidering vintage garments.

Color is a design superpower that can make a small room appear larger, or an expansive space feel intimate and cozy.

Architect Maria Berman discusses the importance of selecting a front door color—and why some coastal color trends never go out of...

Brooklyn-based firm Isaac-Rae reimagines every inch of this 3,100-square-foot space, infusing an “unfussy” aesthetic throughout.

The reigning couple of colorful design complement their pastel-meets-neon palette with a new take on texture.

After three years of legal wrangling, a Raleigh couple find peace in their modern dream home.

“I used to care about how buildings looked on the outside,” says Malcolm Wells, a charming, self-deprecating man with a bushy...

Toronto designers Peter Fleming and Debbie Adams found a polluted lot and a run-down building—and saw fertile ground for a...

Scandinavian and Japanese influences are expertly woven together to create a light-filled home in the Czech Republic.

Eschewing neutrals for daring hues that draw the eye, these kitchens aren't for the faint of heart.

Throw your preconceived notions about this surprisingly versatile hue out the window.

“I've personally always been so drawn to color,” Van Dusen says. “And I'm, like, why? Why am I just like obsessed with this thing?

For her cheerful, butterfly-roofed house, designer Susie St. John thinks ahead with an entry ramp and wheelchair-accessible halls...

Natural finishes have their merits, but there’s something to be said for outfitting the heart of your home with lively hues.

The Spring 2020 Collection from Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams offers fabrics in a plant-based finish and rugs made from upcycled...

Creating a living green wall, also known as a vertical garden, is a refreshing, innovative, and eco-friendly way to bring color...

Walter Meyer and Jennifer Bolstad of Local Office Landscape and Urban Design focus on projects that “build cities in...

In Hong Kong's Happy Valley—where land is scarce and living spaces are usually pretty small—multi-disciplinary design practice...

A major market for our furniture, and the headquarters of some of our most important designers, Manhattan has long been Herman...

Following a stroke of inspiration, Rebecca Atwood translated an offhand painting exercise into a new line of fabrics.

It was no exodus, of course, but when Kathleen Triem quit her job at a Manhattan design firm in July 1996, her associates were...

In a midcentury home in Victoria, Australia, an interior designer embraces color and a connection to the outdoors.

Studio Razavi Architecture blends old and new to create a moody, introspective space for a bachelor living in Lyon.