Tala Lighting Puts High Design Into High-Efficiency LED Bulbs
When Joshua Ward, Maxwell Wood, and William Symington launched their first LED collection, they were looking to address a trio of...
Ask an Expert: How Do I Make My Home More Energy-Efficient?
Three eco-conscious designers share simple ways to boost your home's energy efficiency.
This Bungalow is Anything but Basic
A 1940s bungalow literally raised the roof in Vancouver.
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.
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.
Affordable Modern House Built with Sheer Determination
With a very limited budget and no construction experience, Lucky and Kim Diaz overhauled a wreck of a house into a sweet,...
Tech Talk: 4 Smart-Home Upgrades You Can Make in a Weekend
You’ve heard the phrase “work smarter, not harder.” Here are quick, easy smart-home improvements you can knock out in one weekend.
Say Goodbye to the Way You Shop for Paint—the Warby Parkers of the Paint World Have Arrived
Two new direct-to-consumer paint companies are shaking up the industry and making us rethink the way we approach painting our...
Designer to Know: Ridgely Studio Works
Lighting designer Zac Ridgely creates sculptural fixtures out of unexpected materials—from crushed glass and spun steel to golden...
Accessibility Is Only the Beginning—Architecture Needs to Embrace the Full Range of Human Abilities
Designing for everyone spans the mobility perspective, but more needs to be done for the neurodiverse and visually impaired...
A Lot to Love
In a leafy residential area a few miles from downtown Kansas City, Missouri, an enterprising architect saw opportunity where...
Denver’s Energy Efficient Home
John and Paige Damiano are snow worshippers.
A Measured Approach
Utterly dynamic, this house on an urban peninsula in Sydney is rich with inventive and thoughtfully considered spaces.
The Great Compression
In Auckland, New Zealand, architect Michael O’Sullivan and his partner Melissa Schollum braved a miniscule budget, withering...
101 Alternative Energy: Sunny Delight
Sunlight transportation systems are the pinnacle of innovation in energy-efficient design.
Shine Brighter (and Smarter) This Holiday
Tis’ the Season for holiday décor, and if you’re like most families, chances are you’ve already begun stringing up Christmas...
You Won't Lose Your Wi-Fi Connection at This Hamptons Retreat
A beach house that doesn't require going off the grid.
Cork Wine Stopper, Pourer
As more wineries are turning away from cork to seal their blends, Normann-Copenhagen is bringing the wine stopper back to its...
My 2025 DIY Dream Is to Build a (Better) Rack for All My Surfboards
My collection has outgrown its storage solution, so in 2025, I’ll build a system that gets them all up and off the ground.
The Living Zone
Let’s talk design for a minute.
This Economical Modular Prefab Fits Right in With the Woods
An easy-to-build modular system is the perfect solution for a family in Bend, Oregon.
The Dwell 24: Autumn Casey
Inspired by Tiffany lamps and Pizza Hut pendant lights, the Florida artist shapes fantastical sculptures that give the illusion...
When Did It Become So Hard to Buy Light Bulbs?
Finally sworn off the “Big Light” but find yourself flummoxed in the hardware store? It’s not just you—lighting is (a little)...
An Introduction to Lighting
One of the oldest proclamations in Western literature—maybe the very oldest, depending on how you see things—is “Let there be...
Fire in the Home
Taming fire was humankind’s first and most critical step toward its mastery of the material world.
Friday Finds 5.22.09
Even though Dwell's crew has been jaunting all over the country as of late, rest assured they are still down to stock the larder...
Sneak Peek Inside the Met Breuer, New York’s Newly Restored Brutalist Gem
Following an extensive restoration of a Marcel Breuer–designed building—formerly home of the Whitney Museum—New York's...
A Modernist Click Through Remodelista
If you caught our interview with Remodelista co-founder Sarah Lonsdale earlier this year, you already know we're fans of the home...
How They Pulled It Off: A Greenhouse on Top of a Former Garage
A duo of designers sliced off the second floor of a house to make year-round gardening possible—a sagging foundation was just a...
Opposites Attract
Modern, meet Victorian. Charles and Ray, meet Wes Anderson. Spaceship Cube, welcome to Denver's Wyman Historic District.
Budget Breakdown: This $153K Garage Retrofit Is the “Taj Mahal of ADUs”
A puzzle-box transforming wall, a cathedral-like ceiling, and natural light galore—is this a rental unit or a palace?
Eye in the Sky: Urban Apartment Overlooking NYC's The High Line
An apartment overlooking the High Line in New York City captures views of a constantly changing urban landscape.
Laundry Day’s Vic Ashley Accessorizes Her Barcelona Home With Luxury Smokeware
From design-forward lighters to puffy chairs, the founder gets high on beautiful objects.
Surf Shacks 017 - Randy Hild
Randy Hild is a living legend in the surf industry. He helped usher in a new era in women’s surfing with the birth of Roxy.
Neighbor’s Nick Arambula Shares The Ultimate Backyard Setup
The outdoor furniture brand co-founder recommends his favorite fire pit, tableware, bug repellent, and more.

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