Preview the Editor’s Letter from our January/February issue, written by Dwell founder and CEO Lara Deam.

This family of cost-conscious Hamburgers (freshly back in Germany after years abroad) converted a kitschy turn-of-the-century...

Students are redesigning their environment under the guidance of Publicolor, a nonprofit organization founded in 1996 by...

Designed by Orange Architects, the compact, energy-efficient home features open and airy interiors that can instantly be adjusted...

Two new direct-to-consumer paint companies are shaking up the industry and making us rethink the way we approach painting our...

We spoke to industry experts about the shades that will define the coming year—and how these hues can dictate our moods.

Color is a design superpower that can make a small room appear larger, or an expansive space feel intimate and cozy.

How does daylight affect happiness and well-being? Marvin decided to find out.

Cover bare walls with any of these six rose-colored options from Sherwin-Williams, Devine Colors, and Glidden.

During the pandemic, the schoolteacher harnessed the power of color to transform her early-1900s home and her life.

Designed to amplify connections with the desert, a low-lying courtyard house nestles into the landscape.

New storage, clever furniture, and lots of pegboards help a New York attorney get organized.

A NODE prefab, Solar Studio in West Seattle produces 100 percent of its own energy—and rental income for its eco-conscious owner.

From the cheerful hues of the 1950s to the softer, earthier shades that were popular in the 1960s, these paint colors will give...

Located on the southeast coast of Brazil in the surfer's paradise of Ubatuba, this sustainably constructed home embraces its lush...

A high-tech house in rural Finland offers a family a place to recharge—in more ways than one.

Resolution:4 Architecture creates astounding prefabricated homes that are tailored to their sites and the unique needs of their...

Surrounded by snowy mountains and perched oceanside, even Vancouver’s business district manages to be idyllic.

Compact in size—yet big on comfort—this well-crafted micro-home is a luxurious way to experience the water.

Get inspired by these bold colors that speak volumes when it comes to marrying style with personality.

Packed with off-grid tech, the partially prefabricated Waterfall Residence soaks up stunning views of Carmel Valley.

Lake|Flato harnesses prefab design to construct an award-winning weekend retreat in just eight months.

A software developer adds a prefabricated shed by Drop Structures to his Oregon campground.

Maya Bird-Murphy, founder of Chicago Mobile Makers, converted a Postal Service truck into a pop-up design classroom for...

A former power station on the western edge of Melbourne’s city centre has been repurposed into a dining destination with six new...

From modern sheds and tiny cabins to detached dwellings, we're spotlighting our favorite small spaces from the Dwell community...

The sibling owners of Portola perfect a limewash that gives walls the rich character of aged plaster.

Steven Holl's geometric Ex of In House holds a minimal footprint without compromising on volume within.

As a thought-provoking exploration of environment and design, this minimalist ring-shaped holiday home in Aragon, Spain, abandons...

Architecture office AMOO revitalizes a 650-square-foot bachelor pad with a focus on light and color.

Nashville–based New Frontier Homes recently completed the Orchid Tiny House—a 290-square-foot off-grid home with amazing lighting...

We spoke with Natalie Ebel, cofounder of paint company Backdrop, about the home essentials that elevate her everyday life in Los...

Prefabricated, solar-powered, and filled with cutting-edge technology, the FutureHAUS is the smart, sustainable home of tomorrow.

They may be small, but these utilitarian spaces can really pack a punch if done right.

Inspired by environmental issues, architect Vincent Callebaut reimagines the roof of Notre Dame Cathedral as a solar-powered...

Leaving New York City for the sunnier climes of Los Angeles, color connoisseurs Natalie and Caleb Ebel play up the historic...