Hand-Made Houses
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35 Modern Homes That Make the Case for Concrete
Durable, versatile, and energy-efficient to boot, concrete is a smart building material with endless design potential.
The 35 Best Sales to Shop This Labor Day
Get in the (shamelessly early) holiday spirit with these can't-miss sales from your favorite kitchen, apparel, home furnishing,...
35 Swoon-Worthy Staircases That Are a Step Above the Rest
These elegant and elevated staircases take their homes to the next level.
Modern Furniture Fit for a Classic Eichler
Seeking a modern shell for their mid-century pieces, a pair of collectors found a relatively untouched Eichler in San Rafael,...
Reinvigorating a Classic Midcentury Home in Portland
Architect Risa Boyer deftly redesigns the interior of this 1950 home to ensure it still feels original.
Design Classic: Eames House Bird
The small decorative black bird is considered one of the most famous Eames pieces, even though it wasn't designed by Eames at all.
Design Classic: Jens Risom Collection
Jens Risom's 1942 designs for Knoll were born out of wartime necessity but went on to become signature midcentury modern designs.
The Block Shop Sisters Launch Their Framed Woodblock Prints at Rachel Comey's L.A. Boutique
Hopie and Lily Stockman, the two sisters behind Block Shop, celebrate handmade artistry by launching their first collection of...
A Japanese-Inspired Midcentury Lists for $3.5 Million in Berkeley, California
The 1959 residence designed by Bay Area architect Robert Klemmedson takes inspiration from the Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto,...
A Chic Portland Hotel Offers Lodging As Affordable as $35 a Night
The Society Hotel in downtown Portland, Oregon brings new life to an old sailor's hotel and provides adventurous travelers with a...
Writer Susan Orlean Restores a Schindler Classic in L.A.
A literary couple embrace the quirks of a California modernist. Twice.
A Modern Prefab Addition to a Mid-Century California Classic
A 1950s Joseph Esherick home in Berkeley, California, inspires an addition that pays homage to the past yet is poised to host the...
11 Ranch-Style Homes That Update the Western Classic
As one of America’s most important contributions to residential architecture, ranch homes embody both modernist ideas and the...
A Classic Queenslander Bungalow Gets an Inky New Extension
A contemporary addition reimagines the interior of this traditional four-room cottage near Brisbane, Australia.
Pinterest Inspired Home Includes Niche Modern Kitchen Pendant Lights
We are thrilled to see Niche modern kitchen pendant lights shining brightly in this California home, inspired by the copious use...
A Rustic-Style Contemporary Home on 35 Acres of Meadow in Colorado Seeks $4.5M
Overlooking the Anthracite mountain range, this rustic estate is an equestrian-lover’s paradise.
Designer Peter B. Staples Finds Comfort in a Classic
The lighting designer—and one of this year’s Dwell 24—hunted down the quintessential director’s chair.
A Cult Favorite Eyebrow Gel and 25 More Beauty Gifts Under $35
Pamper your loved ones—and yourself, while you’re at it—with these self-care staples that only look expensive.
Our Favorite New Takes on Classic Outdoor Chairs
Whether you’re looking for an Acapulco or an Adirondack, we’ve got you covered.
On a Wire
Meet the Tilt, a multi-purpose, fold-out piece of furniture shaped like a cube and second prize winner at imm cologne 2013's [D³]...
This Post-and-Beam in Pasadena Offers Classic California Living For $2M
Built in 1971, this well-maintained home features expansive windows, ample outdoor space, and tasteful updates suited for the...
10 Classic Midcentury Pieces That Will Never Go Out of Style
These timeless, iconic midcentury furnishings will elevate the look of any space—and they’ll earn you brownie points from anyone...
A Napa Valley Motor Lodge Reinterprets the Classic Roadside Motel
The Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa boasts camper van-inspired details, midcentury design, and a spa that draws from geothermal hot...
A Jazz-Age Classic in Florida Gets an Ovation-Worthy Revamp
An architect couple restore an Art Deco gem, gently modernizing it for work and family life.
Go Behind the Scenes With a Process-Driven Handmade-Tile Company in California
Age-old techniques meet modern innovation at a handmade-tile company in California.
This Danish “Light House” Radically Reinterprets the Classic A-Frame
Warm and modern, with striking views of the surrounding landscape, this Nordic-inspired vacation rental typifies simple living.
Step Aside, Subway Tile—Penny Tile Is the New Classic
Both classic and graphic, penny tile is an impactful choice for the kitchen and bath, as these six examples show.
Before & After: A Classic Airstream Becomes a Modern Airbnb
A Portland, Oregon, couple pushes up their sleeves and completely transforms a 1958 Airstream Land Yacht into a bright and modern...
7 Vacation Rentals in Ireland That Put a Spin on the Classic Cottage
Home to rolling hills, a rugged coastline, quaint little towns, festivals, and gastropubs, the Emerald Isle offers visitors lots...
Classic Modernist House in Portland Inspires a Lighting and Furniture Line
Rejuvenation's new collection takes cues from John Yeon's 1937 Aubrey Watzek House.
Artist Tyler Hays’ Cheeky, Handmade Urinals Make a Splash in London
Duchamp may have introduced the urinal as art, but these handmade pieces go a step further.
The James Cutler–Designed Home of Best-Selling Author Richard Preston Asks $3.5 Million
Built on the footprint of an old stone barn, Freestone Farm takes inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright and ancient Greece.
This Sparkling New Home Is a Perfect Remake of Classic Sarasota School Modernism
In a modernist seaside enclave, a couple calls in a pioneering architecture firm to build a new house rooted in midcentury style.
A Glass Walkway Bridges Classic and Contemporary Style in This New Jersey Home
Messana O’Rorke’s renovation of a suburban Colonial includes a boxy, cedar-clad addition and a showstopping glass bridge.
A Classic Midcentury Home in Napa Gets a Kitchen That Complements its History
Janet and Mark Hall moved into their 1,700-square-foot midcentury home in Napa knowing it would be the perfect place to unwind.

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