Textured, Woolen Tapestries Made of New and Vintage Yarn
An Aussie expat drops the needle on tactile, multi-hued wall art.
Yarn Bombing Uses Knitting as a Public Art Form
Over the course of three days, attendees of Dwell on Design L.A. will be able to observe the knit graffiti collaborative Yarn...
Caraway Launches Cheery Kitchen Linens That Make Cooking Fun
The too-cool cookware brand delves into the world of sustainable, affordable kitchen linens.
Treat Your Windows to a Big Upgrade With Parachute’s New Linen Curtains
For fans of Parachute, the wait is over.
Apple Just Received a New Patent For “Smart Fabric”
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted Apple a new patent for “Fabric” that could be applied to clothing, furniture,...
Hunter Douglas Remains the Ace of Shades With Two New Designer Collections
Eye-catching patterns, colors, and handcraft in the brand’s latest soft goods will dress up your windows.
Going Circular Is the New Green—Here’s How Home Goods Companies Are Closing the Loop
From IKEA to Emeco, a growing number of businesses are slashing waste by putting it straight back into production.
Mattress Companies That Will Take You to Cloud Nine
It can be a challenge to sift through the trendy mattress companies popping up today—luckily for you, we’ve looked into the most...
From Sketchbook to Loom, We Reveal How a Brooklyn Designer Created Her New Ocean-Inspired Textile
Following a stroke of inspiration, Rebecca Atwood translated an offhand painting exercise into a new line of fabrics.
A Couple Build a New House for More Family on Their Secluded Wisconsin Homestead
Johnsen Schmaling Architects design a linear residence recalling the path of ancient glaciers on the Kettle Moraine.
Q&A with Textile Designer Jack Lenor Larsen
We chat with the masterful weaver, textile designer, and gardener whose global aesthetic continues to reverberate and influence...
Placemat Designer Sandy Chilewich Is Giving You Permission to Break All the Table Setting Rules
First, ditch the white tablecloth.
The Art of Brook&Lyn
In her mid-twenties, Mimi Jung quit her job as a graphic designer to start her own creative studio under the name Brook&Lyn.
10 Mind-Blowing Textile Artists You Should Follow on Instagram Right Now
These fiercely talented and visionary artists will have you rethinking fiber art.
The Dwell 24: Amalia Attias
The Rhode Island designer creates experimental pieces and reconfigurable furniture.
A Midcentury Time Capsule Captures an Architect's Love For Iconic Design
Midcentury architect Alden B. Dow was known for many things—midwestern modern style, the internationally recognized John Whitman...
Explore the World of Exteriors With 25 Innovative Outdoor Furnishings
Merging material research and the art of industrial design unleashes the possibilities for striking outdoor furniture.
An Expert’s Guide to Choosing, Styling, and Cleaning a Moroccan Rug
Revival Rugs cofounder Ben Hyman shares his expertise on the different types of Moroccan rugs—and how to show them love once...
7 Designers and Architects Share the Best Advice They’ve Gotten From Mom
These pearls of wisdom are lessons for life and design.
Salone del Mobile 2021 Delivers Exactly What We’ve Been Missing
After being postponed last year, the Milan Furniture Fair returns with human connection at its material core.
The Making of Screenplay: Part 4
Jenny Wu, a partner at Oyler Wu Collaborative, documents the process from design through fabrication of their latest...
Ring Around the Lounger
While the papa-san chair adds little to an interior besides nostalgic references to college crashpads, it's still a comfortable...
Crazy Sexy Wool
I was in New York earlier this week, and stopped into the very charming and hip Bond St. bistro The Smile for lunch.
Coyuchi Coastal Gingham Organic Duvet Cover
Screech Owl Design
Anyone who names his or her company after backyard wildlife has got to be a good egg.
Dwell on Design 2013: Brook&Lyn Woven Textile Art
Among the kitchens, prefab units, demonstrations, and presentation stages at Dwell on Design 2013, first-time exhibitor Brook&Lyn...
Textile Designer Arati Rao Is Helping Preserve Craft Culture’s Human Touch
This miniature yarn-making tool was given to her by a weaving center she works with in India, which uses full-size versions to...
Monika Järg's Wooden Carpets
While wood floors are generally more elegant than carpeting, rugs and textiles can bring warmth and texture to otherwise hard and...
I Went to Joann’s End-of-Days Clear Out to Turn Deals Into Home Decor Projects
After the major craft retailer’s recent bankruptcy filing, I hurried to the store’s nearest location to assess the vibes—and the...
Blankets by Teixidors and Christian Zuzunaga
One of our new favorite product lines spotted at this year's ICFF is from Spanish company Teixidors, a small-scale textile maker...
Crafting a Meaningful Home
Anonymous mass production is losing its mass-market appeal, and there’s a growing movement toward owning things that have origins...
Give the Gifts of Crafts to Your Favorite DIY Dilettante
Handmade goods, or kits to create their own, for the giftee who wants their wares to be unique.
The Dust-Covered Objects in My Childhood Attic Tell the Story of Communist Era Bulgaria
The chests full of French yarn, a German tape recorder, and other objects speak to a time when sourcing Western products from...
Live from the Show Floor: Taylor Stitch
What began as a chat over a beer about how great mid-century architects looked in their sharp shirts and bow ties has finally...
Nani Marquina's 25th Anniversary
Spanish rug and textile designer Nani Marquina, whose idyllic Ibiza weekend house we featured in Dwell's July/August 2012...
Nathan Vincent
When I first stumbled upon designer Nathan Vincent's work, I immediately knew I'd found something unique.

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