A Converted 1940s Gym in the Netherlands Becomes an Airy Home With “Tactile Contrast”
MASA Architects design a serene urban hideout with open-plan spaces that juxtapose gritty, exposed brick and concrete with silky...
Textiles in Motion
Sydney-based embroidery designers MaricorMaricar hit our radar screen back in August with a series called Turns of Speech,...
Tactile, Earthy Materials Give a Bland Madrid Apartment Some Personality
Designer couple Matteo Ferrari and Carlota Gallo combine handmade terra-cotta tiles, tadelakt plaster, aluminum details, and...
How Beni Ourain Rugs Made It From the High Atlas Mountains to Our Homes
In an increasingly digitized world, the handmade charm of Berber rugs injects much-needed tactility into home interiors.
Products We Love: Snake Blocks
Watch us try out an old-school plastic toy that's been reinvented in tactile wood.
Before & After: An Architect Couple in Amsterdam Turn a Garage Into a Gauzy, Light-Filled Home
Bringing in skylights, custom glass doors, and tactile finishes, Bart van Seggelen and Valérie Boerma render the car park...
These Are the Home Design Trends That Will Rule 2022
From nature-inspired interiors to vintage furnishings and tactile finishes, here are the design trends that industry experts...
A $437K Retrofit Turns a Dilapidated Edwardian Into a High-Design Haven
A first-time owner-builder masterfully crafts a home for a family of six in Melbourne, Australia.
Facade Focus: Metal
While still studying architecture at Eindhoven University, Servie Boetzkes and Jeroen Helder landed a commission through “friends...
A Smart Bassinet and Better Baby Monitor Are Providing Parents With Peace of Mind in 2022
Also hear from Priya Patel and Esther Beke of Brooklyn-based interior design firm 4|MATIV, who are on a mission to make school...
A Trash Bag Sofa, a Big Hairy Chandelier, and More Tactile Treasures From Design Miami 2022
The best objects at this year’s fair beckoned visitors to tune into their sense of touch.
Prefab Pods Create a Super-Efficient Floating Apartment That Shape-Shifts at Sea
Michael K. Chen Architecture channels Le Corbusier vibes into a modular and multifunctional holiday home aboard the world’s...
An Architect’s Dream Kitchen Channels SoCal’s Laid-Back Vibes With a Fusion of Homey Materials
Eric Olsen layered lustrous finishes with warm wood surfaces to create an inviting space for friends and family.
An Australian Architect Builds a Rammed Earth-and-Steel Home For His Family
Bush House by architect Paul O’Reilly takes a page from California’s Case Study houses, and is inspired by the family’s love of...
An Edwardian Home Gets a New Life Complete With a Sparkling Pool
Wellard Architects gives a Melbourne family home a refreshing remodel that celebrates the past while embracing the future.
Interior Designer Stephanie Dyer’s Remodeling Tips for the Kitchen
The Portland, Oregon, designer explains how to approach kitchen renovations both large and small.
Snøhetta Designs a New Riverwalk That Will Bring Public Access to Oregon City's Willamette Falls
For over a century, the breathtaking Willamette Falls—the second largest waterfall by volume in North America, and located less...
This Jet-Black Home in Australia Keeps Its Cool in More Ways Than One
The interiors of Federal House rely solely on natural ventilation, while a black exterior provides a shield from the subtropical...
An Australian Home Relishes Sunshine With a New Extension
Thanks to an airy addition, a minimalist cottage becomes an indoor-outdoor paradise for a couple to raise their young kids, dogs,...
An Airy New Pavilion Lets One Family Practically Live in a Park
In a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, a pavilion addition ties into the existing home's midcentury roots and connects to the...
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Contemporary Fireplaces
Get in the autumn spirit with these cozy fireplace designs from the Dwell community.
A Rick Joy–Designed Retreat in the Caribbean Encourages an Easy-Breezy State of Mind
Stretching along a waterfront site in Turks and Caicos, this holiday home by Rick Joy is defined by concrete forms, open...
Kitchen Connoisseurs, Prepare to Fall in Love With Fisher & Paykel’s New California Showroom
Located in Costa Mesa, California—the creative center of Orange County—the showroom lets designers, architects, and homeowners...
In Amsterdam, Where Homes Stand Cheek by Jowl, an Architect’s Renovation Finds the Light
Jeroen Spee of Studio Prototype takes inspiration from a Roman domus to turn a two-unit building into one glowing residence for...
Apple Just Received a New Patent For “Smart Fabric”
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted Apple a new patent for “Fabric” that could be applied to clothing, furniture,...
A Koi-Filled Moat Surrounds This Vietnamese House
Combining neutral tones, natural materials, and indoor/outdoor living, Am House is a reprieve from the bustle of Ho Chi Minh City.
A Pair of Mirrored Cabins Vanish Into the Woods of Quebec
Reflective facades camouflage these prefabs in their forested setting, giving visitors a new way to escape.
A Holiday Home in the Mediterranean Takes Cues From a Nearby Castle
Architect Alexis Papadopoulos designs an airy counterpart to a medieval tower using prefab panels, timber, and windows that open...
The Dwell 24: Studio Liam Lee
New York–based designer Liam Lee is quickly gaining notice for his vibrant, captivating textile panels.
19 Ways Cork Can Make Your Home Pop
Versatile and hardworking, cork can soften, texturize, and insulate a space.
The Dwell 24: Artish
The Raleigh, North Carolina–based studio serves up a modular collection of magnetic wall art kits, steel side tables, lighting...
Ocean Breezes Blow Right Through This Modern Australian Beach Shack
This airy home makes the most of its beachside location with sustainable design, careful siting, and an expansive glazed facade.
A Victorian Townhouse With Rustic Interiors Is Available to Rent in London
In addition to exposed trusses and high ceilings trimmed with intricate cornicing, the 19th-century terrace house features four...
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Wondrous Wood Accents
Wood: what can't it do? These modern homes from the Dwell community utilize the sturdy material to a remarkable effect.
These 5 Interior Design Trends Will Reign Supreme in 2018
Simple yet sophisticated, these new directions can help your space evolve.
An Architect Restores His Houston Midcentury After Hurricane Harvey
Meticulously renovated over the course of 11 years, the Benit House was flooded during Hurricane Harvey—but homeowners Steve and...

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