After debating whether to renovate or rip up a wobbly old house, a family in Portland, Oregon, opts to start fresh and unlock the...

To accommodate his growing family, an intern architect in Canada builds a cost-efficient home that becomes the calling card of...

This Melbourne house inspired by California bungalows was renovated and extended without neglecting its original form or...

This green-roofed home by Snegiri Architects bows in deference to the enveloping woodlands.

Hidden in the alpine region of South Tyrol, Italy, Hotel Bühelwirt is a stunning, modern take on the hiking hotel.

On the shores of Mary Lake in Port Sydney, Ontario—just two hours north of Toronto—the Bridgehouse is a modern wooden home that...

The 1950s residence designed by Jean Prouvé’s younger brother features bold lines, custom built-ins, and a striking open-tread...

A glass-and-steel retreat in Finnish Lapland is designed to bring its owner as close to nature as possible.

The architects win over neighbors with a layered brick facade that plays off the traditional local Victorian, Tudor, and...

The year’s most viewed homes will bowl you over.

Perched on a ledge of glacial rock in Westchester County, New York, this exposed-timber residence elegantly incorporates...

This mountain retreat’s design is Appalachian by way of Japan.

Inspired by the idea of a living organism, Madeiguincho designed a 188-square-foot cabin that collects, stores, and reuses...

A new, light-filled family room connects an Edwardian-era home to the garden.

The home’s trio of streamlined gables shows off its crisp wood finishes.

Ariane Goldman—the founder, CEO, and mom behind HATCH Collection—reveals her top picks for furnishing a kid-friendly room that...

Read on if you want to sound like a pro at identifying some of the most common species of wood.

A 1970s camper gets a DIY gut renovation that smartly maximizes its 200 square feet of living space.

Corporate high-flyers and admitted neat freaks Bruce Thatcher and Kirsty Leighton couldn’t handle the chaos anymore.

The occupants of the Aperture House by Formwerkz Architects take shelter under lush foliage and expansive eaves.

Appropriately enough, the first home we toured during the Iconic Houses Conference is actually the oldest of the bunch, and is...

Settling into a midcentury home in Los Angeles, a young couple celebrate its provenance: quite possibly a rare residential...

Harvey Road is a minimal residence located in London, England, designed by Erbar Mattes.

A renovation made space for a record cabinet that’s wired to every room in the house; outside, a garden studio features a second...

To Johanna Grawunder, a turned-off chandelier is “one of the saddest things in the world.” Granted, she is an avant-garde...

A fashion designer asks Wittman Estes to revamp a 1969 Mercer Island home with her Southern California roots in mind.

The addition references residences in Palm Springs with a flat roof, an indoor/outdoor scheme, and terrazzo touches.

Through an exhibition at a California museum, an award-winning San Francisco architecture firm offers a glimpse into its design...

The New York-based designer's thoughts on lighting the home, choosing the right bulb, and more.

Dupont Blouin updates a family getaway in Québec while preserving its ’60s flair.

On this Friday, we share a residence in Whistler, a wind map of the United States, a project that pays homage to Miami's...

As May closes in on June, the Dwell offices are abuzz with preparation for Dwell on Design, which is now less than one month away.

Rippled Douglas fir boards cap the ends of the gable home, which is finished in a mix of reclaimed wood and brick.

Architect couple John Friedman and Alice Kimm brought a playful attitude to their Silver Lake home, including the industrial arm...

Don’t try these landscape design approaches at home.

Architect João Mendes Ribeiro let the tree inform the courtyard plan and slanted rooflines that follow its branches upward.