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15 Modern Menorahs to Illuminate the Holidays
Sure, Hanukkah is an annual eight-day celebration, but we think these elegant objects deserve centerpiece status throughout the...
How Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Change the Way We Eat?
Over the past 10 years, the troubling realities of the food supply chain became apparent.
You Can Buy a Vacation Home Using Bitcoin at This New Luxe Resort in Utah
A development near Park City is targeting millennial buyers by offering turnkey prefabs that start around $1,000,000—or the...
A Two-Story Skylight Illuminates a Gracefully Renovated Victorian in London
Architect Neil Dusheiko turns a narrow terrace house into a bright, wood-wrapped sanctuary for himself and his growing family.
Before & After: A Dark and Disjointed Los Angeles Cottage Sees the Light
Modus Development elevates a Highland Park dwelling with daylighting, archways, and a rooftop deck.
A New Book on Edith Heath Illuminates the Life and Legacy of the Visionary Ceramicist
Peek inside the forthcoming title “Edith Heath: Philosophies,” which gives vivid shape to the woman behind the company and the...
A Whimsical, Charred-Wood Teahouse Stands on Stilts in Germany
Japanese architect Terunobu Fujimori’s latest teahouse creation floats among pine trees at the Museum Insel Hombroich.
How Human-Centric Lighting Is Changing the Way We Illuminate Our Homes
Read what experts and designers say about our body’s response to light as an aesthetic experience.
Going Circular Is the New Green—Here’s How Home Goods Companies Are Closing the Loop
From IKEA to Emeco, a growing number of businesses are slashing waste by putting it straight back into production.
Home for the Holidays? Here’s What You Need to Know About Traveling This Winter
With so much up in the air due to COVID-19, Americans are playing it safe when planning holiday vacations.
The Legacy of the First Licensed Black Architect in Texas Lives Here
A compelling book details how John S. Chase impacted modernism through the low-slung Houston home he designed for his family with...
Subports: A Text-to-Buy Business
Will Robison and Jacob Krupnick believe that transforming basic transactions into “retail experiments” will change the rapport we...
15 Architectural Gingerbread Houses That Are Definitely Not Cookie Cutter
These tasty and tasteful gingerbread houses and campers take cues from the best in iconic architecture and design.
The Rise of the Kidney-Shaped Pool and Its Unexpected Impact on Skate Culture
Who knew the sport of skateboarding owed so much to Alvar Aalto?
Opinion: Will Our Future Be All-Electric?
Cities across the country are banning natural gas in new homes.
The final touch to illuminate your interior
Light is the essence and reason for life. The beauty of light is inherent in its colors and a light artist brings it to life.
Artemide Illuminates The New Feltrinelli Foundation in Milan
New collaboration between the leading lighting design company and renowned architects Herzog & De Meuron
The Sharing Economy Has Moved to Backyard Rentals—for Your Dog
While pet ownership and housing costs rise, Sniffspot helps you use someone else’s outdoor space as your private dog run.
Starry Night: Outdoor Wall Light Installation
A celestial light installation illuminates the garage door of a recently renovated Toronto house.
This Moody Boutique Hotel in Porto Highlights a Global Palette of Materials
The petite, 12-room Torel 1884 illuminates Renaissance-era Portugal and the Age of Exploration.
7 Basic Types of Lighting Fixtures—and When to Use Them
From sconces and pendants to track lights, we illuminate the seven basic types of lighting fixtures.
House in Ogikubo by SNARK
House in Ogikubo is a minimal home located in Tokyo, Japan, designed by SNARK.
The Adobe Revival Is Here
As blazes burn our homes, a smattering of mud evangelists are resurfacing the ancient, fireproof building style as a solution for...
Why Disney Is Building Affordable Housing
The entertainment behemoth is set to break ground on a 1,400-unit mixed-income development near Orlando, Florida.
11 Floor Lamps We Love for Less Than $250
Illuminate your living room with these Dwell-approved lights that provide good design without a hefty price tag.
How “Cabin Porn” Took Over the Internet
A rough-hewn A-frame in a snowscape or a tiny log shack by a lake—why off-grid, simple living has long captured the American...
Chinese design firm Hallucinate created a futuristic office for Maike Group
Chinese design firm Hallucinate created a futuristic office for Maike Group, one of the country’s top suppliers and traders of...
What Does the L.A. Midcentury Dream House Look Like in the Age of Fire?
California’s particular brand of indoor/outdoor living has captured our imagination for more than 50 years.
Asking £1.5M, This London Home Features a Heavenly Loft Bathed in Light
Ornate skylights and generous glazing illuminate the interiors of the Southwark Brick House, which combines brick, oak, glass,...
A Cor-Ten Steel Home Set on Six Acres in California Wine Country Lists for $2.9M
Designed by Mork Ulnes Architects, this glass, steel, and concrete structure perches above Sonoma County and illuminates the lush...
They Lived in a “Secret Mall Apartment” for Years. Now, They’re Telling the Story
A group of artists turned a hidden shopping center nook into a clandestine home: “At that time, I had a copy of Dwell and I was...
An Eclectic Living Room in Antwerp
Gallerist Veerle Wenes has sage advice for composing interior spaces: "People should choose objects for their home with passion,...
A Luminous Five-Bedroom With Scandinavian Vibes Asks $3.6M in Berkeley, CA
The custom-designed Wave House boasts floor-to-ceiling windows which frame sweeping bay views.
How Facebook Marketplace Became Ubiquitous, Essential, and Unhelpful
Meta’s equivalent to Craigslist and eBay is a vital resource for home goods and design finds—if you’re willing to sift through...
My YIMBY Beliefs Were Tested by the Construction Project Next Door
As a reporter focused on climate issues and state policy, I always thought I’d unequivocally support a nearby housing...
8 Essential Landscape Design and Gardening Books
We combed the latest publishing catalogs for a selection of tomes that illuminate all things green, from macro (land art) to...
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