Dutch Designers Master Color and TextureThe reigning couple of colorful design complement their pastel-meets-neon palette with a new take on texture.
A Holiday Home in Hokkaido Echoes the Textures and Topography of NatureA Japanese architect blurs the edges between shelter and site in a summer retreat enveloped by woodland.
An Architect Couple Play With Texture in Their Handcrafted London HomeThe husband-and-wife team behind Liddicoat & Goldhill use diverse materials for their house in Hackney, which is angled to...
23 Beautifully Textured Board-Formed Concrete HomesThese homes across the world take advantage of the expressive nature of board-formed concrete.
This Barn-Like Home in the UK
Is Highbrow Texture PornWith rhythmic charred-larch slats, tessellated stonework, and copper that radiates warmth, the Cotswold home celebrates locally...
Textured Bluestone Marries Minimalist Design in This Timeless AbodeLocated on a corner site in Brighton, Australia, is a unique family home with harmonious transitions between interior and...
A Variety of Finishes Add Textural Intrigue to This Renovated Russian ApartmentThis Saint Petersburg apartment is an exquisite celebration of texture and color.
12 Stone-Clad Interiors That Incorporate the Perfect Touch of TextureFrom restored chapels and farmhouses in Spain to a midcentury revival in San Diego, these elegant living spaces showcase why...
These Beachy Digs in Melbourne Explore the Yin and Yang of Form, Texture, and ColorIn a mashup of desert midcentury and industrial chic, Mim Design creates a perfectly balanced home for a design-savvy family.
A Madrid Artist’s Studio Is Filled With Sunlight, Texture, and Creative InspirationZooco Estudio creates a sublime workspace on the top floor of a painter’s home.
13 Boldly Textured Homes That Bet Big on Oriented Strand BoardThese wood-wrapped spaces take the low-cost material to new heights.
A Tiny Russian Apartment Packs a Punch With Pops of Color and Surprising Textural FinishesUnnamed Studio revives a 495-square-foot apartment in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, with a frosted-glass “box” to distinguish the public...
Color Unites With Texture to Make This Brazilian Abode Appear Much Larger and BrighterWhen constricted by a lack of square footage, a team of São Paulo–based architects cleverly use light, color, and texture to...
"Volumes, Patterns, Textures and Colors" by Dimitri BählerStriking Ceramic Series Wins The Grand Prize At the Biennale Interieur 2016
19 Ways Cork Can Make Your Home PopVersatile and hardworking, cork can soften, texturize, and insulate a space.
7 Moroccan-Style Spaces With Tadelakt AccentsTadelakt, or traditional Moroccan plaster, brings texture and earthiness to these homes.
I Tried Cork Tiles to Achieve Warm Texture in a Dark SpaceThrowing a trendy material into the mix of my basement-bar makeover was a risky choice—but in the end, it paid off.
Before & After: An Atrium-Like Staircase Fills This Minimalist Chicago Duplex With LightCarefully placed windows steep this crisp Chicago apartment in the texture of the city.
A Darling Fisherman’s Cottage on the Cornwall Coast Angles for £685KTextured white walls add to the rustic character of this hideaway in the village of Mousehole.
Textured, Woolen Tapestries Made of New and Vintage YarnAn Aussie expat drops the needle on tactile, multi-hued wall art.
This Stunning Home in Austria Sets a New Bar For Alpine RetreatsHorizontal larch cladding and a copper pitched roof lend textural detail to a contemporary farmhouse.
20 Nature-Loving Homes Where Biophilia ThrivesFlourishing with greenery, natural materials, organic textures, and sunlight, these designs put wellness first.
Rental Revamp: A Comedian’s L.A. Digs Get a Plush, Boudoir TreatmentPunchy colors and playful textures up the glamour in writer Mamrie Hart’s bungalow.
10 Warm Wood FloorsTimeless, hardwearing, textured, and warm—the benefits of implementing wooden floors into your home are endless.
A Historic Apartment in Rome Is Treated to a Dramatic New LookCarefully selected colors and textures add subtle Italian luxury to this contemporary home in Rome.
Photo of the Week: Beautifully Textured Moroccan Rug and a PuppyEach week, we tap into Dwell's Instagram community to bring you the most viral design and architecture shots of the week.
A Volcanic-Rock Courtyard Energizes a Dramatic Home in ShanghaiFrom the ground up, Hiding House combines natural forms, textures, and materials to theatrical effect.
Immerse Yourself in Bright Color at This Midcentury Rental in Palm SpringsThe William Krisel-designed home bursts with a vivid mix of vintage-inspired furnishings and bohemian texture.
Rough and Refined Details Play Nice in This Reimagined Melbourne VictorianBehind a traditional facade, textured concrete ceilings combine with svelte surfaces for a deliciously moody effect.
Wooj Founder Sean Kim Searches for Utility in Unconventional TexturesFrom patterned mugs to 3D-printed pleated lamps, the designer takes a minimalist approach to his favorite home goods.
Before & After: A Once-Stuffy Midcentury Is Refreshed With an Airy and Artsy RenovationThe home of two influencers in Laurel Canyon now shines with abundant natural light, subtle texture, and sculptural accents.
Boston Renovation Accents Minimalist White with Rich Felt MuralsIn Boston’s South End, a design-savvy couple creates a clean-lined home with a textural surprise.
Before & After: Bold Wallpaper Brings Dreamy Vibes to a Dated AirstreamBeautifully executed finishes and varied textures turn a tired 1960s Airstream into a vibrant home—lovingly nicknamed Marjorie.
20 Bathrooms With Transformative TilesThe right tiles can transform any basic space into a breathtaking escape.
A Melbourne Home Is Treated to a Striking Barn–Like ExtensionReclaimed materials, natural light, and minimalist design come together to create a warm, textured space that encourages nesting.
A Colorful Apartment Inspired by Paper Patterns Used in FashionFor the young homeowner, a French-educated fashion designer, Waterfrom Design created a colorful, sophisticated apartment...