Gather Around These 7 Modern Fire Pit Designs
Just in time for summer, here are seven modern wood-burning fire pits to inspire your next backyard get-together.
These Portable, Modern Firepits Are This Summer’s Hottest Accessory
The Nomad propane firepits from Tohst Modern Living are a straight-up bright idea.
DIY Modern Stone Firepit | A Dwell Made Project
Watch our video and follow this step-by-step guide to build your own bluestone fire pit.
A Los Angeles DJ’s Hacienda-Style Home With a Backyard Studio Asks $1.5M
At the front of the property, a spacious deck and sunken firepit overlook the surrounding hills and city.
BioLite Is Reinventing Outdoor Tech—From Backyard to Basecamp
From a smokeless fire pit to a headlamp that’s actually chic, BioLite has spent years upping the standard for outdoor gear.
Reel to Reel
A parable of redesigning the hose reel from the wall out.
Before & After: Raw and Refined Materials Bring Harmony to a Jumbled California Home
Colossus Mfg. revives the living areas and backyard of a Sacramento residence with contrasting colors and materials.
This Beach House in Australia Is Nothing Like Its Neighbors—or Any Beach House You’ve Seen
Though it’d be hard to tell from the street, the compound of concrete blocks forms a surprisingly breezy family retreat.
This Summer Is All About Kicking Back, Pool Hangs, and Day Hikes—Here’s What I’m Adding to the Mix
Dwell editor Duncan Nielsen makes his top picks for an unhurried season.
Outside Paris, a 19th-Century House Conceals a Minimalist Tableau Rich With Color
In a nature preserve, two creative directors design a colorful country home.
An Australian Renovation Weaves Together Indoor Spaces With Lush Gardens for a Year-Round Oasis
For a family of five and their goldendoodle, there’s always room to roam—no matter the weather.
10 Stunning “Before & After” Midcentury Renovations in Los Angeles
Once worse for the wear, these revamped classics shine again under the Southern California sun.
Now Open: A Mid-Century Modern Gem Steps Into the 21st Century
By bumping out the back of their Arapahoe Acres home and adding sliding glass walls that open to an awesome outdoor living space,...
62 Smashing Spring Sales Going On Right Now
Welcome the spring equinox with fresh deals on wardrobe essentials, kitchenware, bedding, and more.
The Best Memorial Day Sales to Shop Right Now
Spend the long weekend scoring phenomenal deals on your favorite home furnishings, mattresses, skincare, and more.
This Arizona Home Uses the Desert Landscape as “Living Art”
A patio complete with infinity pool, firepit, spectacular mountain views, and a seriously-cool outdoor heater makes this...
Fall Fires
With Fall coming fast, I'm hoping for an Indian Summer and at least another month of evenings spent outdoors.
The Kitchen in This Pacific Northwest Retreat Is Made From Douglas Fir Felled On-Site
Located in Washington’s Kitsap Peninsula, the rambler-style home utilized the trees for the roof and a coffee table, too.
Live Out Your Art Deco Dreams in This Millennial-Pink Home Listed for $1.2M in Oakland, CA
An open floor plan connects the updated interior of the streamline moderne residence to an expansive rear patio with a firepit.
An Award-Winning Oregon Cabin Awash in Cozy, Coastal Vibes Seeks $1.77M
Just a three-minute walk from the shore, the Boles Beach House includes a freestanding sauna, a firepit, and a stone patio.
Asking $1.3M, This Palm Springs Midcentury Checks All the Retro Boxes
The 1950s gem comes with breeze blocks, a kidney pool, and a vintage kitchen with fresh appliances.
A Grand Manor in the Mountains of Western North Carolina Asks $7.9M
An infinity pool with spa, home theater, and stunning views make this home a modern sanctuary.
A Renovated Midcentury With a Serene Backyard Seeks $4.9M in Santa Barbara, CA
Sliding glass doors connect the bright interior to a landscaped outdoor area with a built-in barbecue and firepit situated on a 1.
Shop Class Rebooted: Students Built This Woodland Retreat
Six days. Ten students. One prototype building.
Want to Downsize? These 155-Square-Foot Tiny Homes Might Be the Upgrade You’re Looking For
Australian company Fabprefab’s $116K unit comes with precision-milled plywood interiors, Fisher & Paykel appliances, and off-grid...
This $4.3M Cedar-Clad Oregon Home Is Ready for Summer
Take a walk in the woods, hop in the pool, or drive 10 minutes to town—this Bend residence offers the best of all worlds.
This $1.4M Midcentury Near New York City Radiates Strong “Mad Men” Vibes
Built atop a boulder and surrounded by forest, the 1960s home would do Don Draper proud.
A Midcentury Gem With a Prime Pool Patio Makes a Splash in L.A.
Listed for $1.2M, the restored Edward Fickett home includes a landscaped garden and a one-bedroom guesthouse.
This Glamping Retreat in Brazil Revels in the Elemental Experience of Fire
A tiny cabin built as a refuge during the pandemic features a wood-burning stove and hot tub, an outdoor firepit, and a parrilla...
This Napa Family’s $226K ADU Repurposes Skateboard Wheels and Vineyard Stakes
Architects Maddie and Ryan Chandler pulled together their 500-square-foot backyard home using a (mostly) upcycled palette.
Asking $995K, This Cor-Ten Steel Country Home Is Aged to Perfection
Surrounded by 10 forested acres in Upstate New York, the contemporary dwelling comes with heated concrete floors, moody...
After a Sleek Revamp by Marmol Radziner, This Midcentury Home Is Seeking $10.5M
The past meets the present in this reimagined 1960s residence in Beverly Hills.
Schoolhouse Electric Founder Brian Faherty Lists His Oregon Beach House for $1.2M
Designed by architect Paul McKean, the 2014 home gets high marks for its elevated stance and outstanding ocean views.
This Glass-Encased Hunts Point Property Is Prime for Lakeside Entertaining, Asks $21.5M
The home, built in 1967, features a private dock and three levels of outdoor entertaining.
An Artist and Her Builder Husband Shake the Dust Out of an Old Fisherman’s Shack in Tasmania
The seaside setting had it all, so the couple made a few updates to the ’80s structure to make the most of it: larger windows,...
A Landmark Residence in Brisbane Combines the Pulse of City Living With the Soul of the Countryside
Enjoy resort-style amenities in an idyllic natural wonderland.

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