Small Space Living by LifeEditedFor aesthetically beautiful minimalist, modern, and sleek design, less really can be more.
10 Functional Pieces For Small Space LivingMultifunctional furniture can make a small space a lot more livable.
A Modern Trailer is an Experiment in Small-Space LivingIn Canada's Yukon Territory, a college instructor builds a lightweight, efficient 97-square-foot mobile dwelling.
10 Effective Tips For Making the Most Out of Small Space InteriorsSmall space living can be a challenge.
9 Small Spaces With ColorFrom city apartments to vacation rentals and boutique hotels, a daring and creative use of colorful paint, textiles, and other...
7 Essential Tips For Choosing the Perfect Bathroom TileIf you’re nervous about diving into the dizzying world of tile, read this guide before tackling your bathroom project.
Two DIYers Erect an Off-Grid Cabin in the Canadian Rockies for Next to NothingThanks to their savvy with salvaged materials and knack for bartering, Nathalie and Greg Kupfer constructed the micro-cabin for...
A Tiny Cor-Ten Steel Cabin Is in Perfect Sync With the Surrounding WoodsWinkelman Architecture delivers grown-up summer-camp vibes with this unassuming retreat on the coast of Maine.
An Old Grain Silo Makes an Enchanting Tiny Home in PhoenixTucked into the urban grid, a 340-square-foot grain silo becomes an unexpected desert oasis that overcomes several design...
Budget Breakdown: A DIY Extraordinaire Builds the Tiny Home of Her Dreams With $12KAt 23 years old, self-taught designer Mariah Hoffman set out to craft her own 156-square-foot sanctuary.
A Family of Five Adds a Whimsical Tree House to Their Slice of Paradise in Northern CaliforniaA rope bridge slung across a ravine leads to an imaginative retreat by San Francisco–based artist and designer Jay Nelson.
A Family of Four Sets Sail Aboard Their Beloved Tugboat Named LucyThe cofounders of The Brooklyn Home Company take their skill set to sea to give a 1983 tugboat a bow-to-stern revamp.
One Man’s Tiny Home Acts as a Prototype in a Village for Those Who Lacked HousingBefore moving into the Community First! Village outside East Austin, Jesse Brown spent 30 years without a home.
Budget Breakdown: An Architect Turns Her Parents’ Garage Into a Tiny Home for $2,695Moving home to Torrance, California, to take care of her dad, Monica Chang makes clever use of 170 square feet.
A Hawaii-Based Couple Build a Luminous Tiny House in Just 25 DaysFacing a COVID-19 shutdown, Taylor and Michaella McClendon recruit their family to build a breezy tiny home on the Big...
An Architect’s Slim Home Squeezes Into a Tiny Lot in SeoulMinwook Choi’s minimalist Seroro House makes clever use of a 355-square-foot site.
Rental Revamp: A Brooklyn Designer Proves That 88 Square Feet Don’t Have to Feel SmallJoshua Skirtich’s pegboard wall and pulley-system closet serve as clutter control in his Bushwick live/work space.
This 180-Square-Foot Tiny Home in Australia Is One Woman’s Fresh StartAfter the death of her husband, a Byron Bay local moves into a diminutive dwelling that takes cues from the coastal locale.
A Pair of Pine Cone–Shaped Tree Houses Overlook a Grand Fjord in NorwayTwo rentable dwellings suspended from living trees bring a couple’s dream to life.
A 1973 Airstream Gets an Organic Remodel Inspired by Frank Lloyd WrightInspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s philosophy of organic architecture, this vintage airstream has a pared-down interior filled with...
A Snug Garden Studio Makes Room for a New Zealand Family’s Growing SonsA translucent pergola shades this 183-square-foot studio made from hardy OSB.
A Pint-Sized Japanese Tiny Home Is Shaped Like a Milk CartonThe house may measure fewer than 600 square feet, but with an open plan, clever built-ins, and high ceilings, it shows that...
7 Tips on How to Childproof Your Living Space Without Sacrificing DesignIf you have infants or toddlers in your home—or are about to have a baby—consider childproofing your living space to reduce the...
How to Furnish a Small-Space BedroomSpace-saving solutions from Room & Board beautifully make the most of compact bedrooms.
This Hip Hong Kong Apartment Building Nails Small Space LivingCharlie & Rose turn a Hong Kong building into The Nate—a mixed-use apartment complex with chic studios, communal living areas,...
Top 9 Small Spaces of 2020The nominees for this year’s Dwell Design Awards
may be petite, but they pack a big punch.
Tips on How to Design a New Modern Home in a Historic NeighborhoodVacant lots in historic areas are becoming increasingly popular, as homeowners are drawn to their character, neighborhood scale,...
Editor's Letter: Small Space, Big DesignDwell editor-in-chief Amanda Dameron walks us through Dwell's November 2016 issue.
7 Tips for Creating Your Own Home Meditation ZoneWith all the benefits that come with meditation, it makes sense to set aside a place in your home for this life-enhancing...
The Best-Shaped House For Every Climate in the U.S. and Tips For Optimizing SustainabilityClimate is one of the biggest factors of human physical comfort and sustainability, and it's one of the most important...
9 Adventure Seekers Who Celebrate Small Space Living Through the Van LifeThe so-called "van life" is not for everybody, but it's clearly struck a chord with a large group of adventure seekers who crave...
4 Tips For Making the Most of an Irregularly-Shaped RoomWhether your home is old or new, big or small, the chances are that you’ve had to deal with oddly-shaped rooms.
7 Tips For Reconsidering Your Home Lighting For Healthier EyesGood indoor lighting is important when it comes to preventing tired eyes, keeping them healthy over the years, and even enhancing...
Tips for Tiny BathroomsThe bathroom has many functions that we find are important in our daily routines.
Designers’ Tips for Creating a Productive Remote-Learning Space for KidsFor little ones attending class online, a well-designed space can make all the difference.
10 Ways to Solve Storage Problems in Small SpacesDownsizing your life in order to live small sometimes requires creative ninja moves to find adequate storage.