An Adventurous Couple Build an A-Frame Cabin in the Mountains of Quebec
Available on Airbnb, La Cabin Ride & Sleep is a 256-square-foot base camp for mountain biking, hiking, skiing, and more.
Obakki’s New Collection of Handcrafted Bowls and Spoons Reveals the Beauty of Slow Design
Carved by master craftsman Amadou in Mali, Africa, these small-batch goods make use of discarded redwood and blackwood.
This Company Is Turning Used Shipping Containers Into Custom Swimming Pools
Modpools upcycles shipping containers that are otherwise destined to rust by creating prefab pools for your backyard.
The Dwell 24: Llane Alexis
Multidisciplinary artist Llane Alexis utilizes discarded textiles and other materials to create distinctive furniture and home...
Why Textile Superstar Nani Marquina Treasures This Thrown-Out Chair
The namesake founder of the renowned rug brand shares why an authentic Thonet chair found by her father is a daily reminder of...
Explore the World of Shipping Container Design With a New Architectural Book
Featuring built, unbuilt, and in-progress projects, the new monograph on architectural studio LOT-EK offers an in-depth look at...
RM-3 Episode Five: Clams
RM-3 (Raw Materials 3 Ways) returns to investigate the surprising role clams, oysters, and their kin have played in how and what...
Dwell 24: Studio Paola Sakr
Paola Sakr’s projects include vases made with discarded concrete cylinders‚ as well as biodegradable containers made of coffee...
11 Epic Game of Thrones Locations to Add to Your Travel Bucket List
Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the HBO series or just looking for a fantastical adventure, these real-life destinations where...
11 Trendy Home Accessories for the Terrazzo Aficionado
The speckled finish is having a major moment—here’s how to bring it into your home.
Be the Star of Your Next Zoom Meeting With These Showstopping Backgrounds
Just like that, your kids’ LEGOs are out of the picture.
Chris Jordan’s Plastic Provocation
Artist Chris Jordan has become something of a cult figure for the green set, with his growing portfolio of mind-bending...
Dwell on This: Start an Indoor Herb Garden
Instead of tossing those scraps in the compost bin, invest in your own countertop harvest.
How to Buy a Shipping Container
You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.
Dwell On This: Don’t Be Shy—Paint Your Ceilings
Trade in that white canvas for a statement ceiling.
At This Quirky Campsite in Rotterdam, You’ll Sleep in Upcycled Grain Silos and Calf Igloos
Dutch artists and architects have banded together to create Culture Campsite, where waste materials are reused to create...
Here’s Your Chance to Tour 9 Gorgeous Homes in Austin, Texas
The 2021 AIA Austin Homes Tour kicks off on October 15 with a combination of in-person and virtual tours, as well as live...
Watch: A Conversation With Decluttering Guru Marie Kondo
We interview the organizing expert about the art of tidying up and her new collaboration with minimalist brand Cuyana.
Design Cities: Athens, Greece
Designer Stamos Michael explains how one of the world's oldest cities is experiencing a cultural rebirth fueled by young artists.
Growing Upward and Outward, a Cabin Expansion Mirrors the Trees
The shape of a tree’s canopy inspires the expansion of a ramshackle cabin in Quebec.
Affording America: The Right to a Home
The most important houses being built in America right now are affordable ones.
Our Favorite New Takes on Classic Outdoor Chairs
Whether you’re looking for an Acapulco or an Adirondack, we’ve got you covered.
Why I’m Skipping the Christmas Tree This Year
You can still have yourself a merry little Christmas with nary a tree.
Going Circular Is the New Green—Here’s How Home Goods Companies Are Closing the Loop
From IKEA to Emeco, a growing number of businesses are slashing waste by putting it straight back into production.
6 Ways to Turn Your Home Office Into a Distraction-Free Zone
If you thought being productive at home was just another oxymoron, think again.
Two DIYers Erect an Off-Grid Cabin in the Canadian Rockies for Next to Nothing
Thanks to their savvy with salvaged materials and knack for bartering, Nathalie and Greg Kupfer constructed the micro-cabin for...
Once a Little-Known John Lautner Building, Now a Boutique Hotel in the California Desert
Two Los Angeles designers resuscitate a down-at-the-heel midcentury by the legendary architect—and give fans a chance to spend...
An Accessible Home Promotes a Lifetime of Well-Being For the Whole Family
Tucked in a Chicago suburb, the Courtyard Residence celebrates the outdoors while responding to the needs of each family member.
The Best Things We Saw at Milan Design Week 2018
See highlights from Salone del Mobile and beyond.
Budget Breakdown: A Shipping Container Is Transformed Into an Off-Grid Tiny Home for $23K
The eco-friendly escape is powered by solar panels and a wind turbine—and it even includes a full bath.
The Dwell 24: Jinyeong Yeon
The Seoul industrial designer creates art from castoff materials, sending strong messages about contemporary consumerism and...
6 Extraordinary Prefab Saunas With Prices Starting at $10K
From refurbished gondolas to off-grid designs, these aren’t your average hotboxes.
Pretty Fabulous
In order to fairly evaluate the pros and cons of today’s prefab design, we broke it down according to various criteria.
A Family Joins Hands to Restore a Crumbling Farmhouse in South Africa
Architect Lee de Wit and his relatives work together to create a getaway where nearly everything in sight tells a story.
Warp Speed
The Danish tradition of apprenticeship and woodworking lives on at Carl Hansen & Søn.
An Interior Designer’s House in Israel Sports a Playful, Perforated Facade
At Round Edge House in Ramat Hasharon, a drilled concrete wall creates a privacy screen—plus extra material used as pavers in the...

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