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6 ADUs You Can Buy Right Now for Less Than $100,000
Whether you need a guesthouse for Grandma or additional rental income, these dwellings starting at $26,000 provide extra space...
10 Tiny Homes You Can Buy for $60K or Less
Big dreams of downsizing? Check out these affordable tiny homes.
Solar Inspiration
A husband-and-wife architect team proves a house can be good for the environment—and look great too.
50 Brilliant Backsplash Ideas for Your Kitchen Renovation
From “disco” tile to high-gloss glass, this parade of beautiful backsplashes will help you take your kitchen from average to...
14 Backyard Landscape Designs That Need Minimal Maintenance
These no-fuss landscaping ideas yield gardens that practically take care of themselves.
8 Bathroom Storage Hacks You Probably Haven’t Tried Yet
If you’re designing or remodeling your bathroom, check out these out-of-the-box storage ideas your friends will want to copy.
15 Lustrous Kitchens That Make Smart Use of Laminate Cabinets
The budget-friendly and versatile material is a popular choice for good reason.
55 Bright Ideas for Bedroom Ceiling Lighting
Create a peaceful ambiance in your bedroom with these exemplary ceiling lighting designs.
How Japandi Design Can Bring Comfort and Simplicity to Your Home
Japanese and Scandinavian influences come together to produce a look that’s serene, organic, and refined.
6 Simple Ways to Boost Your Bathroom With Plant Power
At a time when stress levels are rising, adding a touch of greenery to the bathroom can elevate both your space and your mood.
8 Inspirational Quotes to Stay Innovative
Dwell editor-in-chief Amanda Dameron talks us through Dwell's July/August 2016 issue.
5 Architectural Tricks and Devices to Bring Natural Light Into Your Home
It’s a common desire to have as much natural light in your home as possible—but it’s not always that easy to achieve.
6 Ways to Declutter and Free Up Space in Your Bedroom
A well-designed bedroom should encourage you to unwind and unplug from the chores and activities of the day and enjoy a deep,...
A Brutalist Apartment Draws Inspiration From a Concrete Bunker
Inspired by brutalism and the industrial heritage of Camperdown, this apartment for two design professionals evades warehouse...
These Modern Artist Studios in the Connecticut Countryside Radiate Inspiration
Two free-standing studios provide a distraction-free setting for an artist-in-residence program in the countryside of Connecticut.
25 Epic Kitchen Renovations to Tack to Your Inspiration Board
Before you plunge into your own project, spark some ideas with these exemplary kitchen makeovers.
8 Inspirational Island Prefabs
The idea of island living is as aspirational as it gets.
A Futuristic Abode in Australia Draws Inspiration From Star Wars
When tapped to create a contemporary home with clean lines, ample light, and a view, Austin Maynard Architects find inspiration...
20 Sublime Retreats You Need to Visit For Creative Inspiration
Award-winning photographer, creative director, and jet-setter Jill Paider shares her list of breathtaking landscapes and hotels...
An Architect’s Venice Home Draws Inspiration From Around the World
Architect Steven Ehrlich reflects on his experiences in Africa and Japan to build a sustainable, ever-changing home in Los...
A Madrid Artist’s Studio Is Filled With Sunlight, Texture, and Creative Inspiration
Zooco Estudio creates a sublime workspace on the top floor of a painter’s home.
These Dreamy Villas on Santorini Take Inspiration From Traditional Cave Dwellings
Embedded within a dramatic, volcanic landscape, the villas of Vora Santorini feel like minimalist cocoons.
Art and Design Come Together in These 10 Examples of Inspirational Wall Murals
Lately, we've been noticing intricate murals turning up in projects everywhere, from the walls of dashing new hotels and...
7 Smart ADUs and Additions That Cost as Little as $18K
From a shingled studio in Minneapolis to a two-bedroom guesthouse in L.A., these backyard projects are something to emulate.
A Camping Village in South Korea Draws Inspiration From an Iconic Fairy Tale
A local nature enthusiast in the Gyeonggi province sets up a cafe and cabin retreat to combat a diminishing forest.
Designer Harry Nuriev Finds Inspiration in the Fanciful Downspouts of His Russian Hometown
Here, explains how the handcrafted, intricate downpipes offer a wellspring of ideas.
One Family’s Cabin Retreat in Washington Takes Inspiration From a Native Bird
Designed for a family of avid birdwatchers, a series of cabins takes notes from the nest of the native killdeer.
Drawing Inspiration
Christian Musselman has fun.
Barcelona’s Hottest New Hotel Draws Inspiration From a Rebellious Female Author
Sir Victor is a brand new, design-forward boutique hotel that draws inspiration from the people, culture, and landscape of...
Let This Jewel-Toned Bathroom Complete With Jungle Animals Be the Design Inspiration You Need
Seeking a way to embrace a saturated palette, designers Britt and Damian Zunino created a vintage-inspired design that’s a...
A Hideaway Planned for Slovakia’s Malá Fatra Mountains Draws Inspiration From the Great Outdoors
Planned for a site in western Slovakia’s Malá Fatra Mountains, this contemporary cabin is designed to embrace the surrounding...
A Rustic-Modern Cabin in North Carolina Takes Inspiration From Japanese Bungalows and Shou Sugi Ban
This mountain retreat’s design is Appalachian by way of Japan.
An Empty-Nester Couple’s Home Near Buenos Aires Draws Inspiration From the Eames House
Up-and-coming Argentinian architect Florencia Rissotti’s first built-from-scratch residence is an homage to simple living.
Inspiration Nation
Writer Lisa Katayama sees innovation triumphing over tragedy in Japan in the wake of the Sendai earthquake.
Of Inspiration and Investments
Brooklyn's current wave of modern furniture designers is not a spanking-new phenomenon, if we stop to remember the man who...
I Survive Cross-Country Road Trips By Making My Car Feel Like Home
After doing it six times in three years, my dog and I have become experts in figuring out what we need to be happy when on the...
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