How Phloem Studio Makes their Captain's Chair
We have such a great appreciation for handcrafted furniture, where designers put their heart and soul into each piece with the...
Crazy Cool Loft Space Surrounded by Rope Walls
The Karst region in Slovenia is known for its limestone plateau, filled with picturesque caves and sinkholes.
Our Favorite Outdoor Products for a Desert Home
From a powder-coated milled steel fire bowl to Japanese sconce, these products will look great beside the desert landscape.
A Family of Five Adds a Whimsical Tree House to Their Slice of Paradise in Northern California
A rope bridge slung across a ravine leads to an imaginative retreat by San Francisco–based artist and designer Jay Nelson.
A Minimal Writer’s Retreat in the Pacific Northwest
Lowering the shutters on this small writer’s retreat completely exposes the interior to the site’s impressive island views.
The Best New Outdoor Products for City Living
The selection includes Philippe Starck’s chunky outdoor chair and BoConcept’s bulbous flower pots.
This Modern Chair is Made from a Whopping 220 Feet of Rope
The Harbor Chair from Oregon-basedPhloem Studio is a collaboration between Ben Klebba and his father.
Give Your Patio a Makeover With Terra’s Chic Outdoor Furniture
This brand’s latest collection places an emphasis on well-designed furniture that stands up to the elements.
Dwell Made Presents: DIY Shoe Shelf With a Macramé Curtain
Build a simple, trendy shoe shelf to help declutter your closet with this easy-to-follow video and guide.
Dream/Dive Platform Encourages Playful Summer Living
Summer is all about experiencing simple pleasures.
Geremia Design Imbues an Olson Kundig Retreat With Warm Tones and Modern Art
Designer Lauren Geremia curates a Washington State abode and guest cabin to reflect the homeowner’s love of the outdoors and...
A Melbourne Apartment Trades Walls for Curtains After a $20K Transformation
Architecture Architecture removed doors and demolished dividers to create an open-plan living space that can be easily...
Boutique Coffee Roaster Coperaco's First Cafe Holds a Modern Tree House
Coperaco, a celebrated New York-based roaster, opens its first U.S. cafe in Harrison, New Jersey—and it's a stunner.
A Dramatic Apartment Renovation in Barcelona Features Salvaged Tile and Brick
The original apartment, located in the Gràcia district, was dark and disjointed.
Overlooking the Long Island Sound, a Revamped Hotel Channels its Nautical Roots
Sitting on a stretch of private beach on the Long Island Sound, this newly-renovated hotel is a throwback to its nautical...
Resembling the Inverted Hull of a Ship, an English Guest House Pays Homage to the Harbor
Designed by Cambridge-based Mole Architects for an architect and developer, the Houseboat is a curved, split-level structure...
25 All-New Home Furnishings Made in America—Plus a Few U.S. Design Classics
A region-by-region roundup of some of our favorite U.S.-made furniture and accessories, all new for 2018 (plus a spotlighted look...
See How This Compact Home in Vietnam Makes the Most of 194 Square Feet
Along a cul-de-sac in the densely populated Vietnamese city of Ho Chi Minh City, a 194-square-foot plot slotted tightly between...
14 Highlights From Stockholm Design Week Worth Writing Home About
We share the must-see exhibitions, installations, and events from Stockholm Design Week and the 70th celebration of the Stockholm...
A Restored Midcentury Gem by Marcel Breuer Asks $1.47M
Based on a showhouse Breuer designed for the Museum of Modern Art, this revived 1950 abode sits on a secluded, four-acre lot in...
These Genre-Busting Tree Houses From Germany Start at $6K
German firm Baumraum has built over 50 prefabricated tree houses around the world, with designs available from $6,000.
An Incredible Home in Hawaii That’s As Much Fun As Summer Camp
This 5,590-square-foot home on Hawaii's Big Island is a contemporary—and beautiful—take on summer camp.
This UK Farmhouse Is Made of Hemp Grown in the Surrounding Fields
A hemp farm’s fields flow from the hills to the walls of a new prefab home by Practice Architecture.
Bird-Watchers Will Be Flying High Once This Stunning Tower Is Complete
The winning entry for a bird observational tower in Latvia sets a new bar for how these structures can be built.
1920s Bungalow Plus Modern Addition Equals Perfect Austin Home
A couple planning for an investment property in Austin ended up with a home that was too terrific to let go.
Play: Electric Slide
A group of Columbia University students have a good time reinventing the playground as a place to harness all that youthful...
16 Delightful Kids’ Room Ideas You’ll Definitely Want to Steal
Admit it—you’d love a ball pit in your house.
Budget Breakdown: A Miami Designer Builds a 400-Square-Foot Backyard House for $140.5K
Emma Pereira drew inspiration from Japanese micro homes to build Atelier Lumi, a tiny studio and guesthouse.
This Impressively Accessible Home Has a Tower That Can Be Reached by Wheelchair
A Baltimore father builds a house with accessibility in mind—and finds a new calling in the process.
This Norwegian Ski Cabin Is Rough Around the Edges—but Refined Within
A designer couple build a contemporary retreat inspired by rural fences.
Meet The Firm That’s Reimagining Life in Antarctica
The largest community on the planet’s coldest continent needs a smaller, smarter facility to continue its crucial work.
An Artist and Farmer Work With a Toronto-Based Studio to Build a Barn-Inspired Home
A new home replenishes Quebec’s vanishing stock of farmhouses.
A Passive House and “Sauna Tower” Join a 19th-Century Barn in the Hudson Valley
In New York, architecture and interiors firm BarlisWedlick creates an eclectic compound designed to suit a client with an...
An Expert Herbalist Shares Her Tips for Growing Healing Plants at Home
Juliet Blankespoor cultivates botanicals out of her backyard garden—here’s how she got started, and how you can, too.
Photographer Q&A: Matthew Williams
From Jakarta to Brazil, Brooklyn based photographer Matthew Williams has traveled the globe for Dwell.
Actor Janina Gavankar’s Revamped Home Is an Art-Filled Playground
The film, television, and video game actor worked hand in hand with designer Mandy Cheng to create a dreamy L.A. house that...

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