Take Me Home
A “tree house” of clean lines, ample glass, and thoughtful ingenuity lets a Washington, DC–area family and a stream of weekend...
12 Things That Got Me Through a Horrible Year
Dwell’s executive editor Jenny Xie picks her desert island essentials—if the desert island were a global pandemic.
This Instagram-Worthy Florentine Hotel Starts at Just $88 a Night
Spend a few nights (or even months!) in the Tuscan capital in this new hotel with interiors by Rizoma Architetture.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s School of Architecture Is Closing After 88 Years
After educating more than 1,200 architects, Frank Lloyd Wright’s influential school is forced to close.
The Dreamy Italian Villa From “Call Me by Your Name” Hits the Market for $1.9M
Built in the 1500s by a prominent Milanese family, Villa Albergoni sits on the ruins of an earlier castle.
Bike By Me
I cannot stop playing around on Bike By Me's website.
Rental Revamp: A Brooklyn Designer Proves That 88 Square Feet Don’t Have to Feel Small
Joshua Skirtich’s pegboard wall and pulley-system closet serve as clutter control in his Bushwick live/work space.
The City That Motivates Me
As 2017 approaches, I think about this (last) year.
Color Me Mad!
Always a sucker for well designed architecture and products, I must admit I go a little mad when color has been introduced to the...
Show Me How to Hygge
The Danish trend that’s sweeping the nation might not have an English translation, but it offers a unique approach when it comes...
Eco-Me Home Kit
When Robin Kay Levin’s then 36-year-old sister was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005—without any family history of the...
Eat Me, I'm Green
Michelle Kaufman, the Martha Stewart of sustainable architecture, has unveiled her annual gingerbread version of one of her...
7 Prefab Companies That Oregon Dwellers Should Know
The Beaver State is known for its abundant forests—and these modular homes emphasize sustainability while connecting to the...
Maximalist Auteur Jonathan Adler Explains the Giant Wooden Shoe on His Desk
When the designer and ceramicist received a two-foot-long sculpture of a wingtip in the mail, he knew just the place for it.
This Futuristic Prefab Tiny Home Is Now Available for $50K
Whether you’re looking to hit the road or build a backyard ADU, the Microhaus offers mega convenience in a pint-sized package.
This Recently Renovated 1960s Residence Outside Chicago Just Hit the Market at $1.7M
The 7,617-square-foot home in Barrington Hills, Illinois, sits on a 5.3-acre lot complete with a large pool and kidney...
Jonathan Olivares Tells the Story of the Shop Tool Behind Some of His Most Recognizable Designs
Industrial designer Jonathan Olivares' red vise has journeyed with him from his childhood basement to the world stage.
Winner: Color Me Impressed, Round Two
The competition was stiff for Round Two of Color Me Impressed, our design competition centered around color theory.
Winner: Color Me Impressed, Round 1
Hand-Me-Down Design for Long Life
In a world of planned obsolescence, it's hard to convince people to buy a product that can never be one-upped by the shinier,...
This 3D-Printed Prefab Home Lets You Live Off-Grid Almost Anywhere
Tapping into the power of prefabrication, the haus.me smart home can be delivered with everything you need—from built-in...
A Family Heirloom Helps Architecture Professor Chris Cornelius Imagine a New Future for His Field
As ongoing inspiration for how to bring Indigenous experiences into the built environment, Cornelius looks to the lived-in beauty...
Interior Designer Stephanie Dyer’s Remodeling Tips for the Kitchen
The Portland, Oregon, designer explains how to approach kitchen renovations both large and small.
Q&A: How British-Nigerian Designer Yinka Ilori Uses Color to Celebrate His Heritage
Yinka Ilori tells us about his passion for color, how public spaces can bring communities together, and why his parents are his...
Hear Me Out: Netflix’s “Buying London” Is Actually Less Hateable Than Its American Counterparts
The British version of the hit real estate reality series “Selling Sunset” is getting bleak reviews.
Kitchens We Love: Trois Mec Chef Ludo Lefebvre Demonstrates How He Plies His Craft at Home
The French-born chef, TV personality, and pop-up wizard showcases his personal kitchen in Sherman Oaks, California.
Q&A: Bay Area Architect Ryan Leidner Shares His Morning Ritual
Step into the morning ritual of Bay Area architect Ryan Leidner.
Runners Up, Color Me Impressed Round Two
We loved perusing the entries from the latest round of the Glidden Paint and Dwell.com Color Me Impressed Design Competition - so...
This Kitchen Is as Cozy as Your Favorite Coffee Shop—and That’s Exactly the Idea
When their house was in need of a pick-me-up, a London couple turned to the designer of their favorite coffee shop for an...
Dwell 24: Samson Furniture Design
Trained as an engineer in aircraft repair‚ Canadian furniture designer Samson Wang‚ 30‚ brings his knowledge of physics to...
British-Nigerian Artist and Designer Yinka Ilori Is Forever Inspired by This Humble Bowl
Made from dried calabash fruit and commonly used across Africa, the bowls have provided Ilori with creative inspiration since his...
Lighting Designer Lindsey Adelman Explains How a Trip to Japan Taught Her Humility
The fabricator of luminaires, tiles, and wallpapers is inspired by humble mementos from the journey: scrap pieces of silk.
19 Valentine’s Day Gifts to Spoil Yourself Rotten
You shouldn’t need an excuse to feel pampered, but we thought we’d give you a nudge.
Architect Josh Blumer Explains Why He Backpacked Through Europe With an Alvar Aalto Vase
Hint: It’s not because he loves fresh-cut flowers.
My House: Street Artist Flore’s Unlikely Midcentury Haven in Florida
New York– and Miami–based artist Christopher “Flore” Florentino reveals how his picturesque midcentury in Central Florida...
A Community-Oriented Vacation Rental in Panamanian Paradise
Casa Comunal, a passion project begun by an avid surfer and his friends, is a new Caribbean getaway that embeds travelers in the...

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