High ceilings, hardwood floors, and endless bay windows make this Pacific Heights home an airy sanctuary.

A skylight might seem like a universally bright idea, but though it can be a great design feature, it isn’t without flaws of its...

Originally an ADU for aging parents, this cottage in Solano Canyon is at once lofty and snug.

Vandeventer + Carlander used an inverted floor plan to fit in multiple outdoor spaces and a bedroom overlooking the water’s edge.

Mobile cabinetry and thoughtful reuse turn a dilapidated industrial structure into a warm and creative home with open-ended...

The chic William Cody–designed home comes with a sizable wraparound bar that’s ideal for entertaining.

Oversized windows frame picturesque city and water views, while soaring ceilings enhance the sense of space in this new...

You can choose from a riverfront studio in the famous "Corn Cob Towers" and the former home of Game of Thrones author George R.R....

The sleek lighting designs of Sabine Marcelis are capturing the attention of fashion houses and architecture firms alike.

We may spend the majority of our time inside, but the appeal of the outdoors is always there—and it’s full of surprising benefits...

It goes without saying that David Lai, Principal and Creative Director of Hello Design, has had a lot of experience creating...

The Pritzker Prize–winning architect reflects on his achievements and his mentor.

Never underestimate the healing powers of a long bath – especially when you get to wear a Waffle Robe and Slippers afterward!...

Housed within the Palazzo Galli Tassi in the heart of Florence, Numeroventi is an artist residency, exhibition space, and loft...

The barren beauty of a desert landscape can be a source of inspiration for off-the-grid prefab living.

The verdant spaces nominated for the Dwell Design Awards bring these biophilic homes to life.

The nominees for this year’s Dwell Design Awards are the epitome of style and function.

From the whimsical to the austerely beautiful, the contenders in this year’s Dwell Design Awards are singular sanctuaries.

The homes nominated for this year’s Dwell Design Awards represent the best in creative, context-driven design.

Humble in size but big on seaside views and low-key vibes, the beach bungalow is a classic staple of beachside culture across the...

Mairead Murphy of Maike Design renovates two matching houses on the same block in Brunswick East, imbuing each with its own...

Whether it's the sound of waves crashing on the shore, or its entrancing blue color, there is something so relaxing about being...

In January 2003, we issued a challenge to 16 architects: Design a modern prefab home for $200,000.

Don't just tile the bathroom floor: tile the walls and ceiling, too. No windows? No problem! Mirrored walls? Why not!

Lighting circumscribes a space, and therefore how we interpret ourself within that space.

From city apartments to vacation rentals and boutique hotels, a daring and creative use of colorful paint, textiles, and other...

If you have a nomadic streak and like waking up in a different place every few months, weeks, or even days, then a home on wheels...

A mug reinvented 100 ways and a Bauhaus beehive are among the nominees in this year’s Dwell Design Awards.

From Jakarta to Brazil, Brooklyn based photographer Matthew Williams has traveled the globe for Dwell.

Here are the best savings on tech, bedding, apparel, and more to get your wardrobe and home ready for autumn’s chill.

In 1892, when John Muir founded the Sierra Club, the only "web" he knew about was the kind spun by spiders, and social...

This weekend the annual Maker Faire is taking place south of San Francisco at the San Mateo County Events Center.

Phase II of Dwell's Innovate it! design competition has ended.

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be showcasing several homes of creative individuals we admire in the Bay Area—and we’re...

A decades-long housing policy that segregated U.S. cities still plagues Black communities today.

In addition to the 5,200-square-foot residence that opens to a wraparound pool, the sprawling property comes with a three-bedroom...