Follow us step-by-step to 10 astounding modern staircases.

While staircases are functional by nature, many architects use them as an opportunity to introduce a graphic design statement to...

A husband-and-wife architect team proves a house can be good for the environment—and look great too.

Two free-standing studios provide a distraction-free setting for an artist-in-residence program in the countryside of Connecticut.

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Dwell editor-in-chief Amanda Dameron talks us through Dwell's July/August 2016 issue.

Eric and Melinda purchased a 10-acre plot of land in rural Yelm, Washington, with visions of a new home on the range.

When building a second home, most people don’t consider traveling farther than upstate.

Six years ago, architect Jorge Gracia came to Dwell’s attention with a house he built for his family that was radically different...

Rediscovering the elusive Tangier abode of former Knoll President Yves...

Ahead of the December 27 launch, the Modern by Dwell Magazine lookbook features a wide array of furniture, decor, and home...

These staircases are a step above the ordinary.

Perched above a lush green park in Rome, this airy abode has been revamped and enlarged to improve its outdoor connection.

More than just a way to get from point A to point B, the stairways in these homes have been upgraded from functional features...

These modern staircases are a step above the rest.

Spiral, jagged, wooden, metal—these modern staircases are a step above the rest.

These staircases from the Dwell community are next-level.

Scaling these exceptional staircases is the perfect way to meet your 10,000 steps-a-day goal.

Staircases and style aren't mutually exclusive, as the following design tactics show.

Drew Mandel Architects gives a crumbling brick home in one of Toronto’s oldest neighborhoods a major glow-up.

Brazil is a breath-taking country that has a perfect mix of nature and modern architecture.

It doesn’t always take a full-scale renovation to make a classic kitchen feel more modern.

Working creatively to meet strict preservation codes, architect Roberto de Leon affixes a modern annex onto a historic Louisville...

Minimalist design—and a spot of brilliance—transform a 775-square-foot apartment on Mile End Road in East London.

These elegant and elevated staircases take their homes to the next level.

Dishwashers don’t seem to hold the same cache as some of the more lust-worthy kitchen appliances (looking at you, gas ranges).

Thanks to a complete renovation, two separate units are merged into a single residence to create a chic home for a growing family...

These stairs step up the game, big time.

These various modern homes prove that the driveway is just as important to a piece of architecture as the rest of the design.

Inspired by brutalism and the industrial heritage of Camperdown, this apartment for two design professionals evades warehouse...

Set in the foothills of La Canada Flintridge, California, this 5,000-square-foot home composed of glass, steel, redwood, and...

Chenchow Little architects devise a wondrous and efficient home for a family of five in Sydney.

Bromley Caldari transforms an outdated beach home into a modern escape with staggering bay views.

A historic home in Belgium breathes new life with an airy atmosphere and subtle pops of color.

The ash staircase weaves together three floors, a warm contrast to glass, concrete, and brick.

A house designed to be part of the landscape is at home among the trees in Venice, California.