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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Let there be light—a lot of it.

A new pilot program by the city to add housing has yet to catch on—but that could soon change.

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You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

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

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

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The appeal of a prefab house is clear, but the process of getting one is not.

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