The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 30 years ago. Here’s what it achieved, and where it still falls short.

An intervention from a clever interior designer spares an old beach house on Fire Island, New York, from demolition.

The pandemic has caused a sea change in how we live, work, and recreate—seven months later, here’s how that’s impacted our homes.

A hillside Virginia home located on a notch between two ridges is fun for the whole family.

A renovated home blends interior and exterior, uniting nature and materiality.

Besides being a place for food preparation and cooking, your kitchen can be a prime social zone where your friends and family can...

Creating a children’s space that won’t be instantly outgrown is all about finding the fun in functionality.

These homes make living in the heat of the desert look easy, breezy, and cool.

Having roommates is no longer solely reserved for younger generations.

Trelawny Davis and Jackie Sosa are old friends but had never lived together.

Here are the stories our editors are hunting for, and how to get in touch.

Use this as a guide to finding the right architect for your new home or renovation—and what to expect during the process.

Vacant lots in historic areas are becoming increasingly popular, as homeowners are drawn to their character, neighborhood scale,...

Join Dwell on a journey through Stockholm and Malmö to see how architects and creatives are building a better world through good...

We surveyed our designers to find out—the results may surprise you.

Japanese and Scandinavian influences come together to produce a look that’s serene, organic, and refined.

There are as many solutions to the country’s housing crisis as there are causes. We need them all.

You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

It’s not summer without a backyard s’mores station.

So you can take the perfect shelfie.

There's still enough time this summer to do a little DIY and build an outdoor shower in your yard.

Designers, makers, and companies are harnessing their talents to fight against COVID-19.

We spoke with architect Eric Cobb about the process behind building a floating home.

Whether you want something super cushy or firmly flat, we’re here to save you from the tossing and turning uncertainty that comes...

This generations-old spicy, sweet, sour concoction can both fight the flu and level-up a cocktail.

While care labels provide a great starting place, proper bedding maintenance requires additional steps and is essential for...

A family-run workshop in northern Italy details the making of a popular Foscarini light fixture.

Feeling cooped up and stressed out? Here are some essential tips from designers and builders of small spaces.

If you have infants or toddlers in your home—or are about to have a baby—consider childproofing your living space to reduce the...

Whitney Thornburg shares a few of her favorite products—from well-loved kitchen towels to stylish reusable containers.

Preview the Editor’s Letter from our January/February issue, written by Dwell founder and CEO Lara Deam.

Read the Editor’s Letter from our upcoming November/December edition and look for the issue on newsstands in the first week of...

Midcentury completists score the ultimate catch: a 1959 post-and-beam fixer-upper in which to showcase their sprawling furniture...

Suzanne Shelton’s life work is making sustainable lifestyles attractive and accessible.

Trade in those warped doors and stained shelves for a crisp new look.

Space-saving solutions from Room & Board beautifully make the most of compact bedrooms.