Step Aside, Subway Tile—Penny Tile Is the New Classic
Both classic and graphic, penny tile is an impactful choice for the kitchen and bath, as these six examples show.
20 Bathrooms With Transformative Tiles
The right tiles can transform any basic space into a breathtaking escape.
Trend Report: Tile Style
We hit one of the biggest tile fairs in the world to see what’s new, and it goes way beyond the kitchen and bathroom.
The Dwell 24: Atra Form Studio
At Atra Form Studio in Mexico City, Alexander Diaz Andersson makes globally inspired furniture that pulls from his...
Stacked Boxes Form an Experimental Hillside House
Built into a steep slope, this contemporary spec house hopes to raise the bar for hillside development in Los Angeles.
Four Courtyards Form This Modern Waterfront Home
Set on a sandy bluff overlooking the shores of Lake Michigan, a modern home has been inspired by its magical setting.
Nine Black Concrete Volumes Form This Mexican Retreat
Arranged to preserve existing trees and form an interior courtyard, these concrete structures are balanced by warm, wood...
A Gabled Trio Forms This Barn-Inspired Home in Quebec
Vertical wood battens and sleek, metal roofs clad Hatley House, which references the barns and farmhouses of the surrounding...
23 Beautifully Textured Board-Formed Concrete Homes
These homes across the world take advantage of the expressive nature of board-formed concrete.
Efficient Prefab Panels Form This Southern California Abode
Net-zero prefab panels and Icelandic-inspired design come together in Dawnsknoll, a sustainable home in Santa Monica.
Two Copper Towers Form a Tiny Retreat in Australia
Panels raise to open the off-grid cabin to the landscape, providing shaded views over the rolling hills.
Five Modular Cabins Form a Sculptural Catskill Abode
To create a more intimate setting, a 2,200-square-foot home is comprised of smaller cabin-like spaces.
This Modern Tasmanian Resort Reflects the Natural Forms Surrounding It
Overlooking the Hazards mountain range and inspired by natural coastal forms, Saffire Freycinet is a destination resort that...
Shape-Shifting Architecture: 10 Buildings That Move or Change Form
In the design world, there's been a lot of interesting talk about “smart” architecture lately—particularly what's involved in...
12 Creative Ways to Use Tile in Your Home
Want to add a pop of color to your kitchen backsplash or redesign your shower with a cool pattern? Well, we have a solution for...
Three Connected Pavilions Form This Airy Australian Beach Retreat
Jackson Clements Burrows Architects replace a derelict beach shack in Barwon Heads, Victoria, with three minimalist, pitched-roof...
An Australian Home Nods to Oscar Niemeyer With Curvaceous Concrete Forms
A light renovation connects this Sydney home with its lushly landscaped grounds.
These Twin Residences in Toronto Form One Barn-Like Shape
Combining barn aesthetics with loft-style living, Ancerl Studio transforms two dilapidated homes in Parkdale.
Two Rectangular Volumes Unite to Form a Colorful Lakeside Cabin
Measuring over 2,000 square feet, this uniquely shaped cabin amps up lakeside living in Minnesota.
Sleek Concrete Cubes Form This Pavilion-Like Home in Israel
In Ramat HaSharon, Israel, a screen of vertical iron louvers mixes with concrete cubes to create the contemporary Pavilion House.
How to Use Subway Tile to Spruce Up a Kitchen
Ranging from classic to bold, subway tiles are a sure bet when it comes to outfitting your kitchen.
7 Essential Tips For Choosing the Perfect Bathroom Tile
If you’re nervous about diving into the dizzying world of tile, read this guide before tackling your bathroom project.
Charred Wood and Concrete Unite to Form a Chalet–Inspired Home
In the mountainous region of Bavaria, an unusual adaptation of the gabled chalet form results in a modern, sculptural home with...
Twin Gable Roofs Form the Ultimate Surf Shack—On a Lake in Montana
At Whitefish Lake, Workaday Design conquers a tricky lot to capitalize on views of the water across the street.
Two Prefab Prisms Form an A-Frame Retreat in the Chilean Wilderness
With an off-the-grid house on a remote mountain, architect Smiljan Radić rebuilds the past.
Three Shipping Containers Form a Tiny, Eco-Friendly Home in Australia
A designer couple convert three shipping containers into a 530-square-foot, solar-powered dwelling on their family’s farm.
Two Shipping Containers Form a Cozy Live/Work Cabin in Poland
The prefab design by Wiercinski Studio looks right at home tucked into its lush surrounds, but it was born to roam.
A Dramatic Hallway Forms the Spine of This Shou Sugi Ban Retreat in Mexico
A simple floor plan emphasizes the rugged materiality of this elongated, cabin-style home in Valle de Bravo.
Two Sheds Cloaked in Galvanized Steel Form a Home in Rural Australia
On Victoria’s rugged coast, Wiesebrock Architecture calls upon regional farmhouse vernacular for a design that considers all the...
These 21 Funky Bathrooms Make the Case for Ditching Subway Tiles
From eye-popping hues to bold patterns, here are styles to suit anyone bored with white-on-white.
A Dramatic Apartment Renovation in Barcelona Features Salvaged Tile and Brick
The original apartment, located in the Gràcia district, was dark and disjointed.
These Beachy Digs in Melbourne Explore the Yin and Yang of Form, Texture, and Color
In a mashup of desert midcentury and industrial chic, Mim Design creates a perfectly balanced home for a design-savvy family.
Four Tree House–Like Pods Form an Enchanting Retreat in Mexico
Casa en el Bosque’s linked pavilions are surprisingly light compositions of brick, glass, concrete, and metal.
The Shiny Tile Wrapping This Melbourne Home Reflects the Greenery Around It
A weatherboard cottage gets an open and airy rear addition that features opulent green tile and contrasting spotted gum timber.
A Dramatic Roof and Board-Formed Concrete Keep This Texas Residence Cool
Built like a concrete-and-glass pavilion, this luminous Austin home and guesthouse emphasize horizontality.
Original Mosaic Tile Lays the Groundwork for an Apartment Revamp in Spain
To renovate a penthouse in Valencia, DG Estudio began by restoring sheen to its historic charms.

4,462 more articles