The Only John Lautner Home in Anchorage Asks $1.2MThe Harpel Residence II is one of a select few homes the master architect designed outside of California.
20 Bathrooms With Transformative TilesThe right tiles can transform any basic space into a breathtaking escape.
Dwell Patterns with Heath CeramicsDwell and Sausalito–based Heath Ceramics have more than a few things in common. We're both design-focused Bay Area companies.
Filled With Color and Pattern, This Eclectic Apartment Brings a Little Madrid to WarsawPolish interior designer Anna Koszela designed this Warsaw apartment for a Spanish expat lawyer who wanted an abode that would...
Marcel Breuer Hooper House IIA new owner with a light touch has kept Marcel Breuer's 1959 Hooper House II a marvel of the mid-20th century whose life will...
The Rise and Resurgence of the Great American Row HouseThroughout U.S. history, the row house has endured and adapted as an underappreciated model for accessible urban housing.
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...
Creatives of the Bay Area Series: Charles de LisleWe’re excited to announce that we’ll be showcasing several homes of creative individuals we admire in the Bay Area—and we’re...
How Can Higher Education Build a Better Architect?In the 2010s, design/build programs were the cutting edge of architectural education.
Bright Colors Meet Bold Patterns in This Compact Oslo AbodeThrough careful zoning and thoughtful selection of shades and shapes, a Ukrainian designer creates a vibrantly cozy Norwegian...
See How This Colorful Hong Kong Apartment Was Made to Feel Bigger Than it Actually IsIn Hong Kong's Happy Valley—where land is scarce and living spaces are usually pretty small—multi-disciplinary design practice...
Asking $220K, an Architect’s Handcrafted Earthen Home Seeks a Visionary Buyer in VermontBob Chappelle used polystyrene panels, coated with mud and cement, to build the four-domed structure.
An 18th-Century Portuguese Home Morphs Into a Series of Colorful ApartmentsEach unit is layered with a mix of eye-catching details, including patterned mosaics and a moody mermaid painting on the bathroom...
Creatives of the Bay Area Series: Evan Shively and Madeleine FitzpatrickBursting with creativity in the hills of West Marin, California, is the home of Evan Shively and Madeleine Fitzpatrick, where...
The Meditative Pastime of Rock Collecting Inspires an Artful Lighting SeriesModeled after ocean-tumbled rocks, the smooth forms of these sustainably made lamps will make you want to pick them up and take...
A London Terrace House’s Extension Goes Graphic With Pattern and ColorPainted timber buildings in Greenland and British beach huts inspired CAN to give this kitchen/dining extension in Brockley a...
A Bangkok Home’s Soaring Interiors Are Set Off by a Series of AtriumsThe family residence by Thai firm Looklen Architects features four different courtyards with trees that stretch beyond its...
A Scandi-Inspired Retreat in the French Countryside Comprises a Series of Monolithic CabinsSituated at the heart of a Natura 2000 site, the newly open Breitenbach Hotel 48° Nord beckons travelers to bask in the region’s...
A Series of Interlocking Gables Create a Light-Filled Family Home in DenmarkC.F. Møller Architects implements an abundance of brick in an homage to another of their projects, the elegant Aarhus University.
A 20th-Century Dutch Schoolhouse Now Holds a Series of Airy LoftsBuilt in 1912, an old school in Rotterdam, South Holland, is reincarnated as six light-filled apartments.
Before & After: An Australian Midcentury Home Is Awash With Bold Color and PatternA brick residence by Australian midcentury architects Payne & Hunt gets a new lease on life with patterned wall murals and pops...
Wood Guide Part II: How to Recognize 5 (More) Common Wood SpeciesIf you’ve dreamed of being able to recognize birch versus cedar or ash versus Douglas fir like a pro, look no further than this...
This V-Shaped House’s Front Courtyard Opens Up to the NeighborhoodIn West Vancouver, Architecture Building Culture creates an inviting residence that makes the most of a tricky, triangular site.
Dwell Made: A New DIY Video Series You Won't Want to MissGet ready for our next big thing—Dwell Made, an original video series featuring DIY projects that you'll actually want to tackle.
Before & After: Big Color and Pattern Give a Drab L.A. Midcentury a Major Glow UpA multiphased makeover revived this 1963 Los Angeles home with effusive color and playful pattern—and it just hit the market for...
Friday Finds 4.2.2010This is how the Dwellians show you that we care—by sharing our prized Internet finds of the week.
Our Bedtime Routines: Rachel Bentley and Carly Nance, Founders of The CitizenryWhen considering a home accessories collaboration, The Citizenry – a socially conscious decor brand that partners with artisans...
The Nordic Kitchen SeriesThe stylish and functional Nordic Kitchen series by Eva Solo celebrates the art of cooking and Scandinavian design.
Part of an Epic Expansion, London’s V&A Museum Paves its Courtyard With 11,000 Porcelain TilesRIBA Stirling Prize-winning architect Amanda Levete and her firm AL_A has just completed Exhibition Road Quarter, the largest...
Architect Series DimmersThe right lighting can bring warmth and atmosphere to any room.
We Check in With Dwell’s First Editor-in-Chief About a House 20 Years in the MakingThe seed of an idea planted when Karrie Jacobs helped start our publication finally comes to fruition in her own Catskills home.
Art of the Novella SeriesI'm something of a sucker for graphically clever series of paperbacks.
Cozy Up to the Great Outdoors With These Mountain Cabin EssentialsOur picks include a handmade coffee table, a kettle collection, and a Bauhaus-style bee hive.
How To Design With Patterned RugsDecorating with statement rugs is often challenging, so here are some tips and tricks to help guide the process.
A Weekend in Portland: Part IIFollow us as we fly through our second day in Portland, and finish out our whirlwind weekend with a bang.
Phase II by West ArchitecturePhase II is a minimal extension and refurbishment of a living space located in London, United Kingdom, designed by West...