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

ICFF 2012 : Design Milk Presents
"Reinvention; Writing History in Aluminum" showcases a collaborative exhibition of New York's AM with Neal Feay Studio of Santa...
ICFF 2012: Nani Marquina on Design
Spanish rug design maven Nani Marquina is known for her emphasis on handcrafted wares, commitment to fair trade practices and...
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Picture Wall
We show you how to build a modern, customizable picture wall in this step-by-step guide and video.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Modern Bookcase
Build a simple, modern bookcase from a single sheet of plywood using this step-by-step video and guide.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Concrete Stool
Build your own stylish, industrial concrete stool using this step-by-step video and guide.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Leather Bench
Craft your own padded leather bench with these simple, step-by-step instructions and video.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Plywood Media Console
Learn how to build a modern media console out of plywood with this easy-to-follow guide and video.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Walnut Dining Table
Craft your own live-edge walnut dining table with this step-by-step video and guide.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Stone Fire Pit
Watch our video and follow this step-by-step guide to build your own bluestone fire pit.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Black Oak Bench
Make the perfect bench for a dining room or entryway with this easy-to-follow video and guide.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Walnut Side Table
This how-to video and guide shows you how to flatten a rough slab of walnut and turn it into a table.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Modern Shoe Rack
Build a simple, modern shoe rack to declutter your home with this clear-cut video and guide.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Wood-Based Candles
Learn how to make your own candles with different types of wooden bases with this comprehensive guide and video.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Back-Off Shelving System
Learn how to build an easy, versatile shelving system designed by Christopher Deam using this step-by-step video and guide.
Dwell Made Presents: An Interview With Furniture Designer Stephen Kenn
Los Angeles–based furniture designer Stephen Kenn sounds off about his military-inspired sofas, his inspirations, and the local...
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Shoe Shelf With a Macramé Curtain
Build a simple, trendy shoe shelf to help declutter your closet with this easy-to-follow video and guide.
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...
ICFF 2012: Axor Bouroullec Line
Today, bathroom fixtures brand Axor celebrated its North American launch of a new collection with renown French designers (and...
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...
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Mini Copper Desk With Leather Sling
Build your own lightweight, versatile desk out of copper pipes using this step-by-step video and guide.
A Pint-Sized Japanese Tiny Home Is Shaped Like a Milk Carton
The house may measure fewer than 600 square feet, but with an open plan, clever built-ins, and high ceilings, it shows that...
This Zesty, New Collection From Backdrop Presents the “It” Colors of Summer
A collaboration with New York City design shop Coming Soon, these limited-edition hues will punch up any room.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Round Wall Mirror With Leather Strap
Learn how to build a simple, modern wall mirror hung from a leather strap using this step-by-step video and guide.
Restored Bauhaus Building Gets the Karim Rashid Treatment in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv, also know as the White City, is home to the world’s largest number of buildings (about 4,000) of Bauhaus-style...
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...
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.
Ondo by MAMM DESIGN
Ondo is a minimal house located in Tokyo, Japan, designed by MAMM DESIGN.
What if Green Design Were Just Good Design?
Green design should have won 30 years ago.
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...
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...
ICFF 2012: New from Black + Blum
Two products we really loved from the ICFF show floor came courtesy of Londoners Dan Black and Martin Blum: Thermo Pot and Eau...
Editor's Letter: Design Matters
Perfection is boring.

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