Toaster Treatise
In addition to being an excellent example of necessity as the mother of invention, Polish designer Martin Žampach's TOAST ONE...
Toaster Ovens That Are Worthy of Gracing Your Countertop
These design-forward toaster ovens are the best things since sliced bread.
Design Democratizer Bobby Berk’s Eureka Moment With a Humble Toaster
For interior designer Bobby Berk, a chance encounter with a toaster in a big-box store changed everything.
5 Toasters Tested by San Francisco's Tartine Bakery
Any way you slice it, toast makes the most of any loaf. But which of these worthy appliances will make toast of the competition?
8 Midcentury-Modern Mailboxes to Up Your Home’s Curb Appeal
These retro designs are inspired by the bygone era of classic Cadillacs, colorful toasters, and atomic clocks.
You’ll Never Need Another Toaster Once You Try the Balmuda
Imagine a toaster that just does what it’s supposed to and so much more.
Remember, Smart Tech Isn’t Always so Smart
Four of the less-intelligent trends in home automation.
A 19th-Century Terrace House in Melbourne Echoes the Spirit of Italian Villas
Originally built for historic figure Samuel Lazarus, a heritage home in North Fitzroy features extensions blending home and...
A Chic Georgia Abode Focuses on Nature and Wellness
Interior designer Rebecca Cartwright blends rustic and modern touches in this home, nestled in an arts and wellness community...
You Can Now Buy a Minimalist Toaster, Rice Cooker, and Kettle from Japanese Retailer Muji
Naoto Fukasawa’s new line of kitchen appliances for Muji embodies subtle sophistication.
A Melbourne Victorian Is Lovingly Renovated to Extend its Life Story
The owners of a historic property in Melbourne see it as having a past, present, and future.
Editor’s Letter: Make It Modern
Dwell editor-in-chief Amanda Dameron walks us through Dwell's September 2016 issue.
Dwell Picks: 26 Gifts We’re Loving This Year
Here’s what our team members will be gifting for the holidays—or dropping heavy hints that we want to receive.
These Cabinets Slide, Unfold, and Open to Conquer Kitchen Clutter
In Chapel Hill, a renovated kitchen takes painterly cues from Piet Mondrian.
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About IKEA’s Big Bet on the Smart Home
As big tech dominates the smart home realm, IKEA is flanking the industry with an approach all its own.
A Completely Dysfunctional Nevada Kitchen Becomes Everyone’s Favorite Spot for Parties
A luminous new kitchen and dining area bring a 1968 tri-level residence in Reno into the 21st century.
Modern Addition in Louisville
Working creatively to meet strict preservation codes, architect Roberto de Leon affixes a modern annex onto a historic Louisville...
Creative Revival of a Modernist Gem
Introducing a series of structures, two architects weave a house with a notable pedigree into the landscape.
House of Tomorrow
In fits and bursts, the evolution of the smart home continues.
Outdoor Living in NYC
The super's unit was anything but in this Upper West side co-op, however architect Brad Zizmor saw potential in the apartment...
11 Smart Home Devices For an Efficient Home
If you're looking to make your home work more efficiently and reduce energy costs, the smart home market has a lot to offer.
Modern in Tijuana
Six years ago, architect Jorge Gracia came to Dwell’s attention with a house he built for his family that was radically different...
Before & After: Chunky Terrazzo Sings in a Music-Industry Couple’s Midcentury Home
Hub of the House Studio remixes a Burbank dwelling’s dated kitchen and bathrooms with color, texture, and pitch-perfect storage.
Bobby Berk Takes Us Inside the Biggest Makeover in This Season of ‘Queer Eye’
Get an insider look at how Bobby Berk transforms the home of a widower in Kansas City—and how he approaches the whirlwind...
Five Buck Book
Got five dollars lying around? For $5.00 (plus, um, $7.50 shipping), you can snag a copy of George Nelson's 1977 classic How To...
An Introduction to Building Codes
Fuss all you like about sprinklers and guardrails, we need building codes. Here's how to get your architect to play along.
Architect Antoine Predock Dies, Leaving a Legacy Inspired by the American Southwest
The visionary designer referenced the terrain of his adopted home state of New Mexico in his work.
My Quest for Beautiful Countertop Appliances You Don’t Need to Hide
When storage space is limited and your toaster oven has to live in plain sight, make sure it looks as good as it performs.
Upgrade Your Housewares and Improve Your Life
It’s time to part ways with that broken toaster oven and treat yourself to something new.
kMix by De'Longhi
This month, kitchen and home appliance company De'Longhi is launching its new kMix breakfast collection.
Everyone Needs an Oven Mitt Shaped Like a Colorful Bean
If Gohar World’s newest kitchen accessory doesn’t appeal, maybe a new toaster will do the trick.
Easy Ways to Save Energy
Apparently the average home has 40 devices plugged in drawing constant energy, even when they're turned off (this is called,...
Books You Should Read
Clothing and Furniture Designer Nick Sugihara Strives to Make Items That Last
Many of his favorite products “lean kitchen-heavy, but it’s where I feel like I have all my best possessions.”
Donald Strum: Behind Great Product Design
Donald Strum, principal of product design at Michael Graves Design Group, drew a standing-room-only crowd at the Business of...
I’ve Replaced All My Kitchenware With Caraway and Have Not Looked Back
My kitchen tools are now organized, steamlined, and beautiful—and most importantly, a pleasure to use.

29 more articles