A Jewel Box Floating Home on Seattle’s Lake Union Lists for $3.5MVandeventer + Carlander used an inverted floor plan to fit in multiple outdoor spaces and a bedroom overlooking the water’s edge.
A Sassy, Pink-Trimmed Ranch Near Palm Springs Lists for $899KThe chic William Cody–designed home comes with a sizable wraparound bar that’s ideal for entertaining.
Here Are 8 Homes You Can Buy Near Chicago With $515KYou can choose from a riverfront studio in the famous "Corn Cob Towers" and the former home of Game of Thrones author George R.R....
Set on StoneHow a firm foundation—in history, place, and atop an old rock wall—sets the tone for the Depot House’s next chapter
A 16th-Century Florentine Palazzo Is Transformed Into an Artist ResidencyHoused within the Palazzo Galli Tassi in the heart of Florence, Numeroventi is an artist residency, exhibition space, and loft...
The 27 Best Candles of the SeasonNothing cozies up a room like an exquisite candle—and we’ve rounded up 27 of the very best.
An Art-Collecting Couple’s L.A. Home Is a Masterpiece in Its Own RightSíol Studios gives a 1920s Spanish Colonial house a bespoke renovation that frames an amazing art collection.
7 Prefabs Set in NatureOne of the benefits of prefabricated and modular buildings is that they leave minimal construction waste and can be built without...
An Honest Guide to the Benefits and Drawbacks of SkylightsA skylight might seem like a universally bright idea, but though it can be a great design feature, it isn’t without flaws of its...
3 Tips for Mid-Century Modern CollectorsOne of the great pleasures of visiting the McKenzie Residence in our September 2012 story "Borrego Springs Eternal," is owner...
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Wood-Based CandlesLearn how to make your own candles with different types of wooden bases with this comprehensive guide and video.
5 Reasons Why Landscaping and Bringing Plants Into Your Home Is So ValuableWe may spend the majority of our time inside, but the appeal of the outdoors is always there—and it’s full of surprising benefits...
15 Butterfly Roofs That Set the Heart AflutterSince its invention by Le Corbusier in 1930, the butterfly roof has endured as a dramatic architectural feature.
These 3 Co-Living Companies Are Transforming Urban LivingWith co-living, the living's easy—you don’t have to worry about cleaning or running out of toilet paper, as it's all taken care...
Meet 3 Robots That Could Be Changing the Construction IndustryWe introduce you to three companies with innovative robotic systems that could be bringing a lot of change to home construction.
Our Editor Sets the Kitchen and Bath Benchmark“Interiors...remind us of what to do, where we’ve come from, and who we are.” —Edward Hollis, The Memory Palace
Made In America: The Table’s All SetYour dinner parties may be limited these days, but that doesn’t mean you can’t dress them up with design-forward tableware.
This Smart Home Sets a Powerful New Standard For SustainabilityThe energy-efficient Silicon Valley home that architect Dan Spiegel designs for his parents responds to their lifestyles, the...
How to Set the Stage For Outdoor Living With Scenic DoorsWith an impressive array of scenic doors that capture views and connect spaces both inside and outside the home, Marvin Windows...
A Sensational Slice of Coastal California With 3 Houses Lists For $6MThe crown jewel of this five-acre estate is a midcentury glass studio elevated on stilts.
An Adorable Houseboat Named “Turnip” Sets Sail in SeattleListed at $190,000, this tiny vessel named after a root vegetable amplifies nautical living with colorful, quirky quarters.
Time Travel Back to the ’90s With Otherland’s New Candle CollectionOtherland’s first decade-inspired collection pours the best the ’90s had to offer into three new scents.
3 New Book Releases: The Life and Work of Le Corbusier2012 marked what would have been the 125th birthday of the great French architect Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, better known to the...
15 Candles to Capture That Spring FeelingSprucing up your space is as easy as lighting a wick.
12 Tiny House Companies That Can Make Your Micro-Living Dreams Come TrueTiny homes may come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but they all share the same spirit—they promise a simpler lifestyle in a...
This Solar-Powered Prefab in Portland Was Set Up in Four HoursA software developer adds a prefabricated shed by Drop Structures to his Oregon campground.
This Stunning Home in Austria Sets a New Bar For Alpine RetreatsHorizontal larch cladding and a copper pitched roof lend textural detail to a contemporary farmhouse.
This Half-Glass Home in the Netherlands Sets the Stage For Garden LivingIn the Dutch village of Werkhoven, RVArchitecture builds a gabled-roof dwelling with a glass rear.
10 Chef-Approved Knife Sets That Are a Cut Above the RestAsk any chef—well-weighted, sturdy knives are a game changer in the kitchen.
7 Wallpaper Designs That Will Instantly Revamp Your SpaceWhen it comes to decor, there are very few products that can alter the mood and ambience of a space as dramatically as wallpaper.
7 Supervillain Lairs Set in Deviously Well-Designed HomesA new book seeks to answer the eternal question: “Why do bad guys live in good houses?”
Without a Buyer, This Frank Lloyd Wright Building Will Be Destroyed in 3 DaysThe Lockridge Medical Center will be demolished on January 10, 2018—and it will be the first viable Wright design to be lost in...
Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Set to Break GroundMore than a decade after it was first announced, Frank Gehry's sculptural Guggenheim Museum looks set to begin construction in...
A New Box Set Captures Harry Bertoia at the Sonambient BarnLate in life, designer and artist Harry Bertoia built hundreds of sound-making sculptures, clusters of thin metal rods that...
This Idyllic Wisconsin Farmhouse Looks Like a Set of Old English CottagesSet on a hill overlooking rolling farmland, this expansive home combines historic architecture with contemporary design.
3 Vacation Rentals We’d Love to Stay InOur editors pick some of their favorite holiday getaways that architects and designers have uploaded to Dwell.com.