Two DIYers Erect an Off-Grid Cabin in the Canadian Rockies for Next to NothingThanks to their savvy with salvaged materials and knack for bartering, Nathalie and Greg Kupfer constructed the micro-cabin for...
A Tiny Cor-Ten Steel Cabin Is in Perfect Sync With the Surrounding WoodsWinkelman Architecture delivers grown-up summer-camp vibes with this unassuming retreat on the coast of Maine.
An Old Grain Silo Makes an Enchanting Tiny Home in PhoenixTucked into the urban grid, a 340-square-foot grain silo becomes an unexpected desert oasis that overcomes several design...
Budget Breakdown: A DIY Extraordinaire Builds the Tiny Home of Her Dreams With $12KAt 23 years old, self-taught designer Mariah Hoffman set out to craft her own 156-square-foot sanctuary.
A Family of Five Adds a Whimsical Tree House to Their Slice of Paradise in Northern CaliforniaA rope bridge slung across a ravine leads to an imaginative retreat by San Francisco–based artist and designer Jay Nelson.
A Family of Four Sets Sail Aboard Their Beloved Tugboat Named LucyThe cofounders of The Brooklyn Home Company take their skill set to sea to give a 1983 tugboat a bow-to-stern revamp.
One Man’s Tiny Home Acts as a Prototype in a Village for Those Who Lacked HousingBefore moving into the Community First! Village outside East Austin, Jesse Brown spent 30 years without a home.
Budget Breakdown: An Architect Turns Her Parents’ Garage Into a Tiny Home for $2,695Moving home to Torrance, California, to take care of her dad, Monica Chang makes clever use of 170 square feet.
A Hawaii-Based Couple Build a Luminous Tiny House in Just 25 DaysFacing a COVID-19 shutdown, Taylor and Michaella McClendon recruit their family to build a breezy tiny home on the Big...
An Architect’s Slim Home Squeezes Into a Tiny Lot in SeoulMinwook Choi’s minimalist Seroro House makes clever use of a 355-square-foot site.
Rental Revamp: A Brooklyn Designer Proves That 88 Square Feet Don’t Have to Feel SmallJoshua Skirtich’s pegboard wall and pulley-system closet serve as clutter control in his Bushwick live/work space.
This 180-Square-Foot Tiny Home in Australia Is One Woman’s Fresh StartAfter the death of her husband, a Byron Bay local moves into a diminutive dwelling that takes cues from the coastal locale.
A Pair of Pine Cone–Shaped Tree Houses Overlook a Grand Fjord in NorwayTwo rentable dwellings suspended from living trees bring a couple’s dream to life.
A 1973 Airstream Gets an Organic Remodel Inspired by Frank Lloyd WrightInspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s philosophy of organic architecture, this vintage airstream has a pared-down interior filled with...
A Snug Garden Studio Makes Room for a New Zealand Family’s Growing SonsA translucent pergola shades this 183-square-foot studio made from hardy OSB.
A Pint-Sized Japanese Tiny Home Is Shaped Like a Milk CartonThe house may measure fewer than 600 square feet, but with an open plan, clever built-ins, and high ceilings, it shows that...
Small Space Living by LifeEditedFor aesthetically beautiful minimalist, modern, and sleek design, less really can be more.
9 Small Spaces With ColorFrom city apartments to vacation rentals and boutique hotels, a daring and creative use of colorful paint, textiles, and other...
How to Furnish a Small-Space BedroomSpace-saving solutions from Room & Board beautifully make the most of compact bedrooms.
Top 9 Small Spaces of 2020The nominees for this year’s Dwell Design Awards
may be petite, but they pack a big punch.
15 Modern and Creative Spaces for KidsIt’s never too early to instill a good sense of design into your kids.
Celebrate the Solar Eclipse With 13 Products That Are Out of This WorldToday is the day! But even if you aren't on the path of totality, you can still get in the spirit with these stellar items.
Modern, Lofted Beds For Tiny SpacesFor the spatially challenged, think vertically: lofted beds make every inch count.
This Renovated Garage is the Ultimate Modern Party SpaceA vacation home’s renovated garage fuses art and architecture.
A 1920s Office Space Is Transformed Into a Polished PenthouseIndustrial elements are combined with vintage furniture and a minimalist color scheme to create a layered, atmospheric loft home...
Editor's Letter: Small Space, Big DesignDwell editor-in-chief Amanda Dameron walks us through Dwell's November 2016 issue.
8 Japanese-Inspired Spaces We LoveThe small archipelago in the Pacific Ocean has had a big influence on architects and designers across the globe, from São Paulo...
8 Modern Solariums and Sun-Drenched SpacesBy definition, a solarium is a glass-enclosed space that's designed to let natural light stream in.
Space-Saving Wood-Paneled Apartment in ManhattanFaced with the challenge of a diminutive New York apartment in desperate need of a refresh, architect Tim Seggerman went straight...
10 Functional Pieces For Small Space LivingMultifunctional furniture can make a small space a lot more livable.
Expert Design Advice: Outdoor Dining Spaces7 Moroccan-Style Spaces With Tadelakt AccentsTadelakt, or traditional Moroccan plaster, brings texture and earthiness to these homes.
21 Enchanting Spaces That Feature Iconic FurnitureFrom the Eames lounge chair to the Noguchi coffee table, these quintessential designs in modern homes prove that classic can also...
8 Bright and Airy Wood-Paneled SpacesYou may think that paneled walls means dark and dated, but these spaces show that they can be anything but that.
A Modern Trailer is an Experiment in Small-Space LivingIn Canada's Yukon Territory, a college instructor builds a lightweight, efficient 97-square-foot mobile dwelling.
Budget Breakdown: A Portland Couple Design and Build a Compact Home for $222KAn architect and construction engineer couple build a sustainable, 624-square-foot abode for $221,580.