French Architect Brings Brilliant Color to TokyoA French architect and designer makes her saturated mark on Tokyo’s streetscape.
An Architect’s 1950s Barcelona Flat Pops With Geometric ColorThe founder of Raúl Sánchez Architects restyles his dated corner unit behind a chamfered facade in Barcelona’s Poblenou area.
A 17th-Century Apartment in France Is Transformed With Curves and ColorStudio Razavi Architecture blends old and new to create a moody, introspective space for a bachelor living in Lyon.
8 IKEA Hacks to Bring Your Furniture From Basic to BrilliantBrace yourself—you'll be tempted to add each of these clever IKEA hacks to your list of weekend projects.
An All-Blue House in Bushwick Brings Big Color to the NeighborhoodArchitecture firm LOT gives a 100-year-old row house in Brooklyn a major update with a gut renovation and big, bold color.
Color, Curves, and Verve Combine at an Architect’s Playful Brooklyn LoftBuilding prototypes by hand helped Antonio Monserrat explore form and function in the making of his imaginative pad in...
A Rare London Midcentury Bursting With Brilliant Color Pops Up for £1.1MThe 1979 courtyard home beams with bright hues after a playful revamp by Studio MacLean.
An Architect’s Beach House Brings California Surfer Vibes to Chigasaki, JapanArchitect and surfer Kenichiro Iwakiri renovates a beach house for himself in Shonan, a region of Japan known for its surf spots.
9 Brilliant Black Designers and Architects You Should KnowToday’s top black designers and architects tell us about their design philosophies—and speak about diversity in the field—for...
Color UnleashedAfter attending a few international furniture fairs, Dwell editors spot a hunger for optimism in design.
A Prefab House Near Paris Is Designed to Be Bright and OpenThis prefabricated home in France was built to embrace the neighborhood.
What's a Color Combo You Love?Roses are red, violets are blue. We want to know your favorite hues.
Filled With Color and Pattern, This Eclectic Apartment Brings a Little Madrid to WarsawPolish interior designer Anna Koszela designed this Warsaw apartment for a Spanish expat lawyer who wanted an abode that would...
10 Dreamy Parisian HomesParis, also known as "The City of Light", is a breathtaking city.
9 Small Spaces With ColorFrom city apartments to vacation rentals and boutique hotels, a daring and creative use of colorful paint, textiles, and other...
10 Ways to Use Color to Transform a RoomColor has a unique way of transforming a space when used creatively to draw attention or capture a mood.
Color 101: HuelessMost modernists find color as attractive as traditional Tudors.
An Architect’s Weekend Home Along the French Riviera Borrows Stones From Ancient RuinsInside an old restaurant erected using pieces of the Trophy of Augustus, architect Jeremy Biermann layers in more locally sourced...
Harmonizing With Nature, These Eco-Huts Offer Respite in the Heart of FranceOn a reforested nature reserve in Saubion, France, a series of private, wooden structures known as Les Echasses Hotel perches at...
12 Brilliant Kitchen Backsplash IdeasA backsplash will protect your kitchen wall against food, water, and those dreaded oil splatters—and an interesting one can...
This Kitchen Brings It All TogetherA modest kitchen addition to a couple’s cottage outside of Brisbane proves that one 376-square-foot room can revive an entire...
7 Modern Architects at HomeWe take a look back at Salone del Mobile's 2014 special exhibition—Where Architects Live—with a sneak peek into the personal...
Bringing It All Back HomeRelying on local materials, local craftsmen, and the land her family has farmed for over two centuries, a New Yorker rediscovers...
An Architect Turns a Weathered French Farmhouse Into a Monastic Retreat for His ParentsIn Vaucluse, where he spent his childhood summers, architect Timothee Mercier converts a dilapidated farmhouse into a minimalist...
Bringing Back a Forgotten MaterialWe’re all familiar with iconic furniture pieces made of fiberglass that were brought to market in the midcentury era—most notably...
Q&A: Architect Barbara Bestor Shares the Secret to Creating Coziness with ColorThe architect discusses the philosophy behind her creative color choices—and the true power of a perfect palette.
A New Zealand Architect Brings a Beach Shack Sensibility to His Family HomeChanneling the kiwi bach, architect Daniel Smith creates an address where a casual attitude—even in a sharp-edge structure—reigns...
An Interior Designer Helps His Mother Turn Her 1960s Chicago Apartment Into a Colorful HavenAndreas Kokkino persuades his mom to toss all her old furniture and start fresh.
A Fantastic Egg-Shaped Camping Pod Along the Loire EstuaryBased on the travels of a beloved French naturalist, Mr. Plocq's Caballon is a rounded cabin that takes a page from both naval...
15 Brilliant Designs That Work Around NatureInstead of chopping down trees or cutting branches, many architects have come up with smart design solutions to avoid disturbing...
A Family Villa in Budapest With Colorful, 1960s-Inspired InteriorsBuilt at the turn of the 19th century, this villa in Budapest has been remodeled with bold and colorful, pop art-inspired...
How a Bungalow Went from Bland to BrilliantWhen artists Ramona Trent and Anthony Pearson teamed up with architects Escher GuneWardena for a full-scale renovation, they...
15 Outdoor Saunas That Bring The HeatAdventure beckons at these contemporary saunas set in serene environments.
A Tree Grows in the Center of This Restrained Tokyo HomeMinutes from the capital city’s urban bustle, an architect blends steel, wood, and concrete into a harmonious retreat for a...
The Power of Color and What Each Shade Is Best ForColor is a design superpower that can make a small room appear larger, or an expansive space feel intimate and cozy.
7 Incredible Modern Homes by Canadian Architect Paul BernierMontreal-based architect Paul Bernier has been creating stunning homes in both rural and urban areas of Quebec for almost two...