“Design is so simple. That’s why it’s so complicated.” –Paul Rand

Get Ready to Bid on This Mirrored Prefab Chock-Full of Herman Miller Furniture
The Herman Miller at the Mirror House Auction—a fundraiser for the new library in New Canaan, Connecticut—goes live April 12 with...
A New York Midcentury With Custom Herman Miller Cabinetry Asks $449K
An understated mix of glass, stone, and wood, this 1960 residence in Monroe has been thoughtfully updated.
15 Herman Miller Projects That Have Changed Our Way of Living
In the pages of Phaidon’s “Herman Miller: A Way of Living,” we find the evolution of the legendary furniture company—and its...
Don’t Miss This Limited-Time Sale on Classic Herman Miller Pieces
Take 15% off and score free shipping on a slew of classic midcentury furnishings during Design Within Reach’s sales event.
Remodeling the Town Miller’s House From 1844
Built in 1844, this 2,700-square-foot house—which once belonged to a town miller—is transformed into a modern family home with...
The Power of Design
Preview the Editor’s Letter from our January/February issue, written by Dwell founder and CEO Lara Deam.
Visionary Design
Read the Editor’s Letter from our upcoming November/December edition and look for the issue on newsstands in the first week of...
Groundbreaking Design
It has been nearly half a decade, but the Dwell Home II is back! Construction began this winter in the hills outside Los Angeles,...
Design the Future
Read the Editor’s Letter from our upcoming September/October edition and look for the issue on newsstands in the first week of...
A Tree Grows in the Center of This Restrained Tokyo Home
Minutes from the capital city’s urban bustle, an architect blends steel, wood, and concrete into a harmonious retreat for a...
Live from New York
A major market for our furniture, and the headquarters of some of our most important designers, Manhattan has long been Herman...
Designed In-House
Mill Valley, California, might not be a hotbed of modernism, but it was here, ten years ago, that Dwell came into the world...
Ondo by MAMM DESIGN
Ondo is a minimal house located in Tokyo, Japan, designed by MAMM DESIGN.
A Dashing Converted Warehouse in San Francisco Centers on the Arts
A local couple turn the industrial space into a refined residence, recording studio, and gallery.
What if Green Design Were Just Good Design?
Green design should have won 30 years ago.
A Transparent Library Gleams at the Center of a Chinese Mountain Village
Raised on stilts to create a sheltered gathering space, Mountain House in Mist is a public library in China’s Zhejiang Province.
A Tree Grows Through the Center of This Echo Park Rental
Designed by Simon Storey of Anonymous Architects, this striking grownup treehouse is up for rent at $9,000 a month.
10 Ways to Use Color to Transform a Room
Color has a unique way of transforming a space when used creatively to draw attention or capture a mood.
J. Abbott Miller and Ellen Lupton
"We thought design was this incredible discovery as a field, and yet no one was making it interesting.
Haysom Ward Miller’s Off-Grid Lochside House Is RIBA House of the Year 2018
Clad in charred larch and built with prefabricated, structurally insulated panels, this lakeside home perches lightly on the land.
The Complete Dwell Guide to Eames Shellspotting
Yeah, yeah: We know. Dwell homeowners love an Eames shell chair, and our readers love to point out just how much.
A Soulful Renovation in Santa Barbara Brings the Mountains Front and Center
A restrained revamp by Anacapa and Bailey Peace Design emphasizes the rolling landscape.
Idyllic Home Designed for an Artist
In the remote San Juan Islands, an artist and an architect collaborate on a modern residence dedicated to creative pursuits.
Designed to Handle the Heat and More
A thoroughly modern house in Baton Rouge owes its sleek and sustainable form to its vernacular roots.
Landscape Design for All Climates
Seven landscape architects across the United States explain how they mastermind inspired designs showcasing the best of their...
Editor's Letter: Design Matters
Perfection is boring.
Journey by Design: Marfa, Texas
Big names and installations in art and design make this small town in Texas a significant destination.
A Comfortable Patio with a Sharp Design
In coastal Norway, a guesthouse serves as a sculptural refuge.
Journey by Design: Mexico City
Richly layered and elegant with an edge, the capital of Mexico is brimming with incredible art, design, history, and architecture...
Journey by Design: Richmond, Virginia
This historic city’s under-the-radar modernism scene makes it worth a weekend visit.
Design Icon: George Nakashima
A skilled and spiritual craftsman, George Nakashima crafted wood furniture that elevated and showcased natural forms.
The Future of Homebuilding: Home-in-a-box
In this episode of Predicting Our Future, I’ll take you along as I explore the future of homebuilding, speaking with founders of...

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