The Fruit Bowl Manifesto
First published in the premier issue of Dwell Magazine (October 2000), “The Fruit Bowl Manifesto” articulates our vision of what...
Son of Fruit Bowl
Rather than being an historical movement from the first half of the 20th century, left over and reheated, we think of Modernism...
Timeless Garden Botanical Clock
Plugging a cord into a socket or inserting a battery may seem like the easiest way to power a small appliance but it's not the...
This Modern Courtyard Home Celebrates a 100-Year-Old Tree
A former fruit orchard makes for a stunning family home outside of London.
Yes, National Avocado Day Is a Thing—Here’s How We’re Celebrating
This July 31, take your appreciation of the tasty green fruit to the next level.
Here's Your Once-in-a-Lifetime Chance to Sleep Inside a Giant Avocado
The Avo-Condo is now accepting reservations—just in time for the beloved tree fruit's national holiday.
Increasing Property Value Prices with Good Landscaping
How great, edible landscaping can increase property values up to 28% + bring urban, residential communities together.
A Spectacular Pacific Northwest Home Remodeled by Tom Kundig Asks $3.45M
This Pacific Northwest gem is set on a 3.26-acre forested lot just 20 minutes from downtown Seattle.
These Tree Houses in the Dolomites Look Like Egg-Shaped Pinecones
In the woods of Malborghetto Valbruna in the Italian Dolomite commune of Tarvisio is a pair of egg-shaped tree houses that appear...
Actor Jeff Bridges Lists His Spanish Colonial Revival Abode For $8M
“The Big Lebowski” actor is parting ways with his 100-year-old home designed by famed architect James Osborn Craig.
British-Nigerian Artist and Designer Yinka Ilori Is Forever Inspired by This Humble Bowl
Made from dried calabash fruit and commonly used across Africa, the bowls have provided Ilori with creative inspiration since his...
French Architect Odile Decq Designs Captivating Museums, Yachts, and Fruit Bowls
The award-winning French architect and urban planner discusses the joy of designing across many platforms.
Plywood Partitions Divvy Up Space in a Free-Flowing London Townhouse
Nimtim Architects reimagines a ’70s residence for a growing family, creating simple, flexible rooms that connect with the garden.
Philip Johnson’s Only Dallas House Asks $19.5M
An amplified version of the architect’s arched pavilion in New Canaan, Beck House has been expertly renovated and put back on the...
A Run-Down Farmhouse Becomes a Sleek Modern Retreat
Jacek Kolasiński took on a massive renovation project in his dream neighborhood.
The Dwell 24: Artish
The Raleigh, North Carolina–based studio serves up a modular collection of magnetic wall art kits, steel side tables, lighting...
Chic Ranch-Style Living Awaits Near San Diego for $5.8M
In Rancho Santa Fe, California, an estate with retractable glass walls, soaring ceilings, and tropical gardens is made for...
The Best New Products to Jazz Up Your Kitchen and Bath
In our annual look at furniture, fixtures, lighting, and accessories, we’re celebrating the endless potential of these...
Three Trees Grow Through a Tranquil Home for a Pho-Making Family in Vietnam
A pair of young restauranteurs commission a live/work home that celebrates slow living and a strong connection to nature.
Californian Artist Tom Holland's Former Midcentury Hits the Market at $1.25M
The entire home boasts midcentury-modern charm. Yet, it's the master bathroom that steals the show.
A Technicolor Basketball Court in Paris
Sandwiched in-between a pair of brick apartment buildings in Paris lies a technicolor basketball court.
A Beautiful Spanish Hotel Inspired by Its Unusual Landscape
The design of a deluxe hotel set in the Bardenas Reales Natural Park in Spain's Navarra region is informed by its surrounding...
Ever Wanted to Stay in an Ancient Trullo in Puglia, Italy?
Experience the unique architectural heritage of Italy’s Apulia region at Brindisi Trulli, an ancient trullo that was transformed...
Boutique Coffee Roaster Coperaco's First Cafe Holds a Modern Tree House
Coperaco, a celebrated New York-based roaster, opens its first U.S. cafe in Harrison, New Jersey—and it's a stunner.
You Can Have Your Very Own Geodesic Pine Cone Tree House For $150K
We love a good tree house—and O2 Treehouse's Pinecone is more spectacular than most.
A Midcentury Time Capsule House Is Available for the First Time in Nearly 70 Years
Listed for $1.68M, the Brittain-Wachs Residence is centered around a two-story garden room filled with an abundance of natural...
Indoor Gardens Bring Light and Air Into This Brick Home in Vietnam
Greenery abounds at this urban oasis in Hanoi.
This Classic Pueblo-Style Home in Santa Fe, New Mexico Could Be Yours for $2.3M
The flat-roofed dwelling showcases common elements of the Southwestern architectural style, such as oversize wooden beams, known...
A Bangkok Home’s Soaring Interiors Are Set Off by a Series of Atriums
The family residence by Thai firm Looklen Architects features four different courtyards with trees that stretch beyond its...
A British Architect’s Picturesque Prefab Seeks £1.2M
David Tapp’s 1969 residence in Oxfordshire features a living room that appears to hover over the garden.
Detox Your Sleep With This Remarkably Green Mattress
Avocado Day may have already come and gone this year, but this eco-friendly mattress is made to be celebrated all year round.
Check Out This Vintage Post-and-Beam Near San Diego Asking $760K
Located in the up-and-coming enclave of La Mesa, the midcentury-modern abode will likely go fast.
A Landmarked L.A. Craftsman With an Original Stone Facade Asks $1.25M
Built in 1892, the Arroyo Stone House is embellished with California river rocks and century-old wood moldings.
Asking $3.75M, This Bohemian Hillside Home in L.A. Comes Complete With a Potter’s Studio
Originally built in 1939, the main house was renovated by renowned interior designers Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe.
A Renovated Haven in a California Surf Town Asks $2.4M
A photographer puts Camp Wilder, her dreamy Bolinas hideout, on the market.
Uncle Knows Best
A niece seeks out her uncle to design a home for her family in Ecuador.

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