We break down the benefits and costs of laminate, wood, concrete, stainless steel, engineered quartz, granite, and marble.

Acclaimed for being sustainable, affordable, and adorable residences, tiny homes are also superb teachers when it comes to...

From sconces and pendants to track lights, we illuminate the seven basic types of lighting fixtures.

We love Rufus and Mr. Fluffykins, but we don’t love their mess—here’s how your well-designed home and your animal companions can...

Whether it’s flat, gabled, butterfly, shed, gambrel, mansard, or hipped, the shape of a roof can have serious design and...

Whether you need a guesthouse for Grandma or additional rental income, these dwellings starting at $26,000 provide extra space...

We’ve gathered an assortment of work-from-home items that are as attractive as they are functional.

It can feel like reinventing the wheel each time you change dwellings.

Prefab builders across the USA are striving for smarter, faster ways to make homes.

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

When the cost versus time equation is confusing, it’s hard to know how to proceed.

It’s a global crisis, but there are ways to protect yourself.

From “disco” tile to high-gloss glass, this parade of beautiful backsplashes will help you take your kitchen from average to...

The Californian designer shows us how to spruce up a utilitarian space.

From backsplashes to built-ins, or the best knife sets to even better cooktops, these resources will help guide you on your...

Whether you’re battling noise or are short on space, these guides can turn your office into a distraction-free zone.

From fabric choices to pleating, interior designers break down how to select the ideal curtains—and how much you should budget.

So you can take the perfect shelfie.

If you’ve gotten the spring cleaning fever, put that newfound energy into good use with this ultimate eight-step guide.

Create a peaceful ambiance in your bedroom with these exemplary ceiling lighting designs.

These seven tips will provide you with everything you need to know for selecting a new vanity that fits your space, style, and...

We’ve got the scoop on everything you ever wanted to know about designing with rugs.

A recent NASA study found that houseplants can remove up to 87 percent of air toxins within 24 hours, while other studies have...

Avoid unwanted surprises and dodge disappointment by following these six easy tips for buying furniture online.

We turned to our panel of Dwell Pros for the answer—here's what they said.

Downsizing your life? Big benefits await.

Top interior designers weigh in on what to look for in a living room sofa—and what it should ultimately cost.

Prefab is part of Dwell’s DNA—build a better future with our veritable tome of all things prefab.

These no-fuss landscaping ideas yield gardens that practically take care of themselves.

From a shingled studio in Minneapolis to a two-bedroom guesthouse in L.A., these backyard projects are something to emulate.

Rest assured knowing your renovation project is in good hands by asking a potential contractor these key questions during an...

Unless you’re building a pillow fort, you only need a couple.

It’s not summer without a backyard s’mores station.

Let there be light—a lot of it.

Trade in those warped doors and stained shelves for a crisp new look.

Find out how to determine whether a home has “good bones.”