8 Modern Solariums and Sun-Drenched Spaces
By definition, a solarium is a glass-enclosed space that's designed to let natural light stream in.
Before & After: An All-Too-’80s Condo Trades Its Popcorn Ceiling for a Chic Sunroom
Odami gives a dated home in the heart of Toronto a fresh perspective—and a coat of green paint.
A Bernard Maybeck–Influenced Home With an Expansive Deck and Sunroom Seeks $1.5M in the Bay Area
Built in 1949—with construction overseen by the legendary Berkeley architect—the three-bedroom residence borders a pristine...
Lots of Windows and a Sunroom Suffuse This Black Chilean Cabin With Light
Viento Norte Arquitectura toyed with the traditional gable by including an abundance of glazing on every side.
This Quirky Abode Built By a Frank Lloyd Wright Apprentice Wants $575K
Designed in 1966 by Wright’s student Herb DeLevie, this home in Madison, Wisconsin, includes an unusual converted sunroom.
Elegantly Renovated, a Midcentury Home in Raleigh Asks $975K
Rescued from disorder and disrepair by In Situ Studio, a revived midcentury abode in Raleigh, North Carolina, is in search of a...
Before & After: A Seattle Midcentury Shakes Off a Wacky Addition
SHED Architecture + Design fashions a more coherent layout for a Seward Park home with refreshing lake views.
An Acclaimed Architect’s Former Home—in All Its 1980s Splendor—Seeks $1.9M Near L.A.
Built into a steep and forested hillside, the striking residence designed by Harold J. Bissner Jr. features dramatic cathedral...
An 1880s Manor With an Eye-Catching Porte Cochere Asks $2.3M in St. Paul, Minnesota
The 8,316-square-foot home comes with three guest apartments and a cedar-clad sauna on the garden level.
Actor Zooey Deschanel’s Former Hollywood Hills Home Needs a New Owner
Listed for $3M, the property comes with a recording studio, detached guesthouse, and thriving garden.
This Vignette-Rich Cottage on Long Island Is Full of Rare and Vintage Furniture
The 1940s bungalow reflects the far-reaching tastes of an architect and her therapist/musician husband.
A Frank Lloyd Wright–Inspired Craftsman in Los Angeles Asks $2.4M
Featuring art glass windows designed by Wright, an old hunting cabin is now an A-list residence in the Hollywood Hills.
A 1950s Austin Ranch House Gets a Luxe Revamp With Southwest Flair
Terrazzo flooring and built-in furniture are just a few of the striking details in this midcentury modern remodel.
“God Bless America” Songwriter's Posh NYC Penthouse Hits the Market For $4M
Irving Berlin's glamorous Yorkville penthouse is now for sale.
Barrel-Vaulted Ceilings Take This Barcelona Apartment to New Heights
Terra-cotta and wood tones preserve the authentic character of this revamped city oasis.
Before & After: A Ranch-Style Home in San Jose Gets an Infusion of Caribbean Cool
To renovate the suburban California residence, interior designer Cathie Hong introduced a color palette that evokes the family’s...
A Renovated Hollywood Home in a Star-Studded Enclave Wants $6.5M
Set on a multilevel double lot, this tranquil home overhauled by Simo Design sits on what’s known as Celebrity Row.
A Historic 18th-Century Residence in Connecticut Hits the Market for $3.85M
Built in 1799, the Essex Village home has since been updated by Scot Samuelson Architects, winning three architectural awards in...
Before & After: A Once-Dingy Colonial Style Is Now One Family’s Bright, Bold Forever Home
Taryn Mickus had a vision to transform a 1910 home in her neighborhood with new finishes, custom touches, and an open plan, and...
An Original Venice Craftsman With a Striking Mullet Addition Lists for $6.5M
After a careful site relocation and renovation, the 1907 cottage now includes a metal-clad extension with floor-to-ceiling...
A Dazzling Home by Frank Lloyd Wright’s Final Apprentice Lists for the First Time
The Atlanta residence, built in 1974 by architect Robert Green, is seeking a new owner for $749,000.
Budget Breakdown: A $614K Renovation Carves Up an L.A. Bungalow Like a Slice of Swiss Cheese
Shin Shin Architecture brings playful porosity and a fresh ADU to a 1923 single-family home.
A Sunflower-Inspired Dome Home by a Frank Lloyd Wright Apprentice Asks $450K
Designed by Taliesin fellow James Dresser, the Sunflower House champions Wright’s ideals for building with and in nature.
After Years of Renting, the Obamas May Buy This $15M Martha’s Vineyard Estate
A stay on the quaint New England island is a summer ritual for the Obamas, who visited seven times over the president’s eight...
Before & After: A Remodeled Chicago Kitchen Channels the Owners’ Commitment to the Arts
The couple behind Threadless eschew boring neutrals for more natural light, plants, and vibrant color in their kitchen remodel.
This 120-Year-Old Home With a Greenhouse Is a Gardener's Paradise
With a working nursery, guest suite, and garden shop, this place is much more than just an island home.
Budget Breakdown: An Architect Couple Find Work/Life Balance With a Backyard Office Built for $144K
The founders of Austin-based Hunt Architecture create an elegant workspace and guest room without breaking the bank.
How to Plan Out a Rec Room in Your Home
The fast pace of 21st-century living can sometimes make kicking back and having fun a challenge, even in your own home.
A Dilapidated Workshop Becomes an Eclectic, Live/Work Haven for Artists Nick Cave and Bob Faust
Artist couple Nick Cave and Bob Faust work with Carlo Parente Architecture to craft a creative space in a 1920s industrial...
A Gabled, Black Brick Home Honors the Lost Architecture of Christchurch
PRau adapts an industrial gable form into a residential townhouse for city living.
All You Need Is LV
In the most unlikely of places—rural Missouri—Rocio Romero has designed and built a prefab empire.
The Dwell 24: Rosie Li
The Brooklyn lighting designer’s experimental style ranges from delicate palm frond–inspired sconces to chandeliers that resemble...
The Ultimate Guide to Prefab: 65 Resources by Location, Construction, and Price
Prefab is part of Dwell’s DNA—build a better future with our veritable tome of all things prefab.
This $1.4M Wisconsin Cabin Has a Next-Level Conversation Pit
The midcentury getaway features a cozy, recessed seating area flanked by a massive wall of windows and a double-height fireplace.
The Best Places to Shop Small for Holiday Gifts in Los Angeles
Skip the Grove—and any stressful shopping hub, for that matter.
9 Impressive “Before & After” Remodels of 20th-Century Homes in Seattle
These smart Seattle renovations embrace their sylvan settings to the fullest.

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