Just How Inclusive Is Accessible Design?The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 30 years ago. Here’s what it achieved, and where it still falls short.
How a Smart Interior Design Saved This HouseAn intervention from a clever interior designer spares an old beach house on Fire Island, New York, from demolition.
How the Pandemic Is Reshaping Interior Design So FarThe pandemic has caused a sea change in how we live, work, and recreate—seven months later, here’s how that’s impacted our homes.
How This Landscape Design Made a Home as Fun as a PlaygroundA hillside Virginia home located on a notch between two ridges is fun for the whole family.
How to Refresh a Midcentury Gem in Quebec? Winter-White EverythingA renovated home blends interior and exterior, uniting nature and materiality.
These 7 Homes in the Southwest Show How to Design For the DesertThese homes make living in the heat of the desert look easy, breezy, and cool.
These Four Harmonious Homes Are a Lesson in How to Design With RoommatesHaving roommates is no longer solely reserved for younger generations.
How to Design an Apartment You and Your Roommate LoveTrelawny Davis and Jackie Sosa are old friends but had never lived together.
How to Pitch DwellHere are the stories our editors are hunting for, and how to get in touch.
Tips on How to Design a New Modern Home in a Historic NeighborhoodVacant lots in historic areas are becoming increasingly popular, as homeowners are drawn to their character, neighborhood scale,...
How Sweden Harnesses Democratic Architecture and Design For the Common GoodJoin Dwell on a journey through Stockholm and Malmö to see how architects and creatives are building a better world through good...
The Design Life: How Do the Dwell 24 See the World?We surveyed our designers to find out—the results may surprise you.
How to Build an Affordable AmericaThere are as many solutions to the country’s housing crisis as there are causes. We need them all.
How to Build an Outdoor ShowerThere's still enough time this summer to do a little DIY and build an outdoor shower in your yard.
How to Build a Floating HomeWe spoke with architect Eric Cobb about the process behind building a floating home.
How Design Brands Around the World Are Pivoting to Tackle the Coronavirus PandemicDesigners, makers, and companies are harnessing their talents to fight against COVID-19.
How to Choose the Right PillowWhether you want something super cushy or firmly flat, we’re here to save you from the tossing and turning uncertainty that comes...
How to Make Fire CiderThis generations-old spicy, sweet, sour concoction can both fight the flu and level-up a cocktail.
How to Care for Your BeddingWhile care labels provide a great starting place, proper bedding maintenance requires additional steps and is essential for...
See How Artisans in the Italian Alps Make This High-Design Concrete LampA daunting lighting design pushes a seasoned Italian craftsman to rethink the limits of concrete.
7 Tips on How to Childproof Your Living Space Without Sacrificing DesignIf you have infants or toddlers in your home—or are about to have a baby—consider childproofing your living space to reduce the...
How to Create an Eco-Friendly Household, According to Coyuchi’s Design DirectorWhitney Thornburg shares a few of her favorite products—from well-loved kitchen towels to stylish reusable containers.
How to Update a Midcentury Modern GemMidcentury completists score the ultimate catch: a 1959 post-and-beam fixer-upper in which to showcase their sprawling furniture...
How to Build an Off-the-Grid CabinSuzanne Shelton’s life work is making sustainable lifestyles attractive and accessible.
The Power of DesignPreview the Editor’s Letter from our January/February issue, written by Dwell founder and CEO Lara Deam.
Visionary DesignRead the Editor’s Letter from our upcoming November/December edition and look for the issue on newsstands in the first week of...
How to Furnish a Small-Space BedroomSpace-saving solutions from Room & Board beautifully make the most of compact bedrooms.
New York Architects on How COVID-19 Is Urging Us to Rethink Home DesignThe pandemic is already reshaping our ideas of home to emphasize wellness, hygiene, and work/life balance.
Gestalten’s New Book Shows How to Transform Small Spaces Into Design MarvelsGone is the suburban flight of yesterday.
How to Shape a Shoji, Step by StepEvery order Miya Shoji receives is different, but the procedure follows the same rough pattern each time.
How to Beat the Winter Blues at WorkWinter is a great time for ski holidays, getting cozy indoors, or enjoying hot chocolate whenever you want, but the season may...
Groundbreaking DesignIt 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 FutureRead the Editor’s Letter from our upcoming September/October edition and look for the issue on newsstands in the first week of...
The Psychitect Is In: How One Therapist Helps Couples Tackle Design Projects TogetherMeet Rachel Melvald, a psychotherapist who uses her background in psychology and design to resolve issues between couples who are...
Google Reveals How the Body Responds to Good Design at Salone del Mobile 2019Diving into the field of neuroaesthetics, Google teams up with Reddymade Architecture, Muuto, and Johns Hopkins University to...
How to Homeschool During the Coronavirus PandemicFirst, don't feel bad that you are not adequately prepared for this crisis—most of us aren't.