Our Dorm Definitely Did Not Look Like This
In Poznan, Poland, architect Adam Wierciński transforms a 1929 residential flat into student dwellings for four.
A 1920s Office Space Is Transformed Into a Polished Penthouse
Industrial elements are combined with vintage furniture and a minimalist color scheme to create a layered, atmospheric loft home...
A Polished Midcentury Gem Hits the Market in California for $949K
Designed by architect Chalfont Head in 1950, the French Residence is a captivating home that’s been beautifully preserved.
Say “Cześć!” to the Baltic Sea at This Minimalist Polish Resort
Camppinus Park looks to both the past and the present, blending smart tech and historical aesthetics together in eight restrained...
This Renovated Loft in a Former Hotel Is the Perfect Mix of Polished and Playful
Worrell Yeung fuses the Manhattan apartment’s historic details with the owners’ vibrant collection of art and ephemera—and honors...
Child’s Play: Designing a Polished, All-Ages Playscape
Can a home that encourages creativity, exploration, and fun still look grown-up?
A Polished, Midcentury-Inspired Abode Asks $7M in Tampa, FL
Blending glass, wood, and stone, the waterfront home weaves intricate detail in nearly room.
Two Designers Polish Up a Hidden Gem in the Woods of Connecticut
Stewart-Schafer founders Christine Stucker and James Veal revamp a custom 1984 home—and then turn a decrepit nearby shed into a...
Budget Breakdown: An Architect Couple Polish Up Their Tucson Bungalow for $42K
While opening up the layout to capture desert light, Darci Hazelbaker and Dale Rush accentuate the character of their 1925...
David Wallace’s Polished Mansion From “The Office” Spurs a $6M Bidding War
As with the hit television show, this 1925 estate has no shortage of fans—and competing offers are now soaring above its initial...
Pastel Colors and Vintage Furnishings Rule in This Polish Flat
Local interior design studio Mistovia gives the Katowice home a facelift, expertly mingling preexisting Silesian design elements...
A Victorian Button Factory Is Reimagined as a Trio of Timber-Clad Lofts
Cross-laminated timber, black corrugated steel, and polished concrete merge in these handsome spaces.
The Bookworm Cabin Is a Bibliophile’s Dream Come True
A Polish entrepreneur and an architect create the perfect cabin for unplugging, kicking back, and getting lost in a good book.
30 Statement Pendant Lights That Can Instantly Upgrade the Room
From sleek and minimalist to scene-stealing and sculptural, these pendant lights bring polish to your home.
A Sydney Couple Polish Up Their Heirloom Midcentury With Industrial Details
Alaina and Geraldine love to hang by the pool, host dinners, and throw dance parties—so they asked Studio Prineas to refine their...
Budget Breakdown: A Designer Polishes Up a Lackluster Guesthouse for $54K
Avalon Rossi uses reclaimed wood, plaster built-ins, and four sets of French doors—a lucky score—to recast an 800-square-foot San...
Snag This Polished Desert Hideaway Near Joshua Tree for $649K
A creative pair turn a rundown midcentury cabin in Landers, California, into a clean-lined one bedroom with neutral tones and...
Rental Revamp: An Architect Couple Reimagine a Dated Queens Apartment for Just $5K
Using found materials and DIY know-how, Jordan Meerdink and Shalini Amin create a polished home that emphasizes their African...
A Glass House on Australia’s Sunshine Coast
Each week, we tap into Dwell's Instagram community to bring you the most captivating design and architecture shots of the week.
6 Best Dwell UK Apartments
Across the North Atlantic in the United Kingdom, you may spot subtle variations in style when it comes to the architecture and...
An Architect Scrapes Away Decades of Paint to Polish Up a Brutalist Gem
Oliver Grimshaw finds his modernist dream home, hiding in plain sight.
19 Chic Wall Hooks That Start at $1.99 a Pop
Stow your keys, scarves, and tote bags in style.
Take the Edge Off With These New Bathroom and Kitchen Fixtures
Clean lines aren’t just elegant.
An Art Studio That Would Make Picasso Jealous
In Toronto, a painter accustomed to crashing in his studio created an airy artistic haven with both working and living quarters...
Creamy Tile Polishes Up a Brazil Apartment’s Rough Concrete Edges
Rows of warm-hued squares wrap pillars and form built-ins that bring a soft sheen to the formerly gray space.
Claesson Koivisto Rune's Scandinavian Prefab Prototype
Claesson Koivisto Rune introduces its second iteration of the prefab home, combining time-honored Scandinavian touches with the...
Modern Cottage Renovation in Michigan
A sagging ranch house is reborn as a spacious cabin with a soaring roof in Harbert, Michigan.
An Uplifting Lake Tahoe Retreat Uses Light as a Building Material
This soaring Lake Tahoe abode constantly references its sylvan setting, from the polished concrete floors that glisten like water...
A Rusted-Out Refrigerator Trailer Gets a Gleaming Overhaul as a Short-Term Rental
Dubbed Good Spot, the sleek, upcycled trailer is the first of four units being transformed by Polish firm Znamy sie as part of a...
6 Insider Tips for Bathroom Design From the Experts
Equipped with 25 years of experience designing bathrooms, Melbourne–based GIA Bathrooms & Kitchens gives us the scoop on how to...
A Sleek Coffee Shop in Hong Kong With Beautiful, Minimalist Interiors
Just steps from Hong Kong's bustling Central district, NOC Coffee Company's second branch receives a minimalist and sophisticated...
This Renovated Victorian in Melbourne Literally Says “Hello” to Passersby
Revamped and expanded to accommodate a home and artist’s studio, Hello House is a true conversation starter.
An Artsy Penthouse With a Private Rooftop Terrace Asks $3.5M in Miami Beach
The two-story home boasts 20' ceilings, Terrazzo floors, and custom-made high impact windows.
Trend Report: 10 High-Tech, High-Design Bathroom Products for the New Decade
The ’20s are shaping up to be a stylish and experimental decade, at least in the bathroom.
Stay in a Converted Victorian Cooperage in London
Built in the late 19th century, a former cooperage where barrels were manufactured for a local brewery now holds a bright,...
Own Meghan Markle’s Former Los Angeles Home For $1.8M
Peek inside this four-bedroom, three-bath property that the Duchess of Sussex once called home.

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