Do I Need to Hire a Landscape Architect?You’re surveying your yard with trepidation, wondering: Can I actually design this myself?
I Turned My Chaotic Pantry Into an Oasis of OrganizationAll it took was some time, a few shelves, and a reckoning with how my brain works and why.
We Asked 13 Designers to Share Their Work-From-Home Setups and TipsPeek inside some of our favorite designers’ home offices, and get their tips for creating a successful WFH setup (or mindset) of...
I Tested the Best Looking A/Cs on the MarketIf you don’t have central air and a heat pump is out of reach, window units are still the way to go. Here’s how the newest (and...
Interior Designer Brigette Romanek Teaches Us How to Set the Scene in a Living RoomPlus, six recently released sofas that match rounded rectangular shapes with rich hues.
I Tried Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper—and Learned the Limits of My DIY SkillsIt’s been painted as one of the easier home design refreshes you can make. My takeaway? Call a professional.
Social Media Convinced Me to Refinish a Dresser. I Lived to Tell the TaleAll it took was an orbital sander, some elbow grease, and determination to see it through.
Dwell On This: Knock Out These Storage Hacks This WeekendThese quick, easy ways to clear clutter will have you wondering why you didn’t do them sooner.
I Turned My Cobwebby Basement into a Home Gym—and Indoor GardenIf you want to make the best use of your bonus space, the first step is to just start using it—without waiting for everything to...
Tech Talk: 4 Smart-Home Upgrades You Can Make in a WeekendYou’ve heard the phrase “work smarter, not harder.” Here are quick, easy smart-home improvements you can knock out in one weekend.
Dwell On This: Layer Your RugsWhen a single covering won’t cut it, bring in another for a boost of color, pattern, and texture.
How I Turned an Octagonal Joshua Tree House Into a Sustainable OasisI gave up my apartment and much of my old life in exchange for a valuable lesson—learned via sweat equity—about where our...
Pro Tips: How to Style and Shoot Your Modern HomeInterior design photographers Lauren Pressey, Amy Bartlam, and Tessa Neustadt teach you how to prepare for—and execute—a flawless...
Dwell On This: Disguise the Eyesores Plaguing Your HomeCall it cable camouflage.
How I Threw a DIY, At-Home Farm WeddingWithout (completely) losing my sanity.
I Survive Cross-Country Road Trips By Making My Car Feel Like HomeAfter doing it six times in three years, my dog and I have become experts in figuring out what we need to be happy when on the...
I Won the Battle Against My Closet, and All It Took Was a Trip to The Container StoreWhat I needed to fix my messy storage system (and find something akin to inner peace) was a little bit of money and some time.
I Used AI Interior Designers to Reimagine My Boring BasementWhat can a machine do that a human can’t? In the case of my unfinished bonus space, not much.
How to Build a Floating ShelfSo you can take the perfect shelfie.
What’s the Most Overlooked Feature When Planning a Kitchen Renovation?We turned to our panel of Dwell Pros for the answer—here's what they said.
How to Strike a Work/Life Balance in a Tiny Apartment, According to Design ExpertsFeeling cooped up and stressed out? Here are some essential tips from designers and builders of small spaces.
Dwell On This: Organize Your Junk DrawerOut of sight, out of mind doesn’t apply here anymore.
Building 101: How to Navigate the Architect-Contractor-Client RelationshipArchitect Cary Bernstein gives constructive advice: know what you want, who you're working with, and how much you can spend.
How Much Should You Spend on an Area Rug?Our experts advise on choosing an area rug by pile, construction, size, and placement—and how much it’ll cost.
10 Critical Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a HomeBuying a property is one of the biggest purchases you can make.
Here’s the Secret to Making a Neutral Palette Pop in Your HomeDesigner Joyce Downing Pickens of JDP Interiors knows that a neutral palette can be boring when done wrong.
How Much Should You Spend on a Duvet?Top interior designers weigh in on what to look for in a duvet cover or insert—and what it should ultimately cost.
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Home, According to Three ExpertsBuying a home is a longstanding goal for many, but the process of finding the perfect property and claiming it as your own can be...
How Japandi Design Can Bring Comfort and Simplicity to Your HomeJapanese and Scandinavian influences come together to produce a look that’s serene, organic, and refined.
Dwell On This: Float Your FurnitureThat statement sofa wasn’t meant to be a wallflower.
The Beginner’s Guide to Propagating HouseplantsWant to get back to nature, but can’t leave your apartment? Become a plant parent.
How to Make Your Powder Room Look Absolutely Dynamite, According to the ExpertsThe small-but-mighty powder room is an opportunity to take design risks and flex your creative muscles.
Dwell On This: Ditch Your Extraneous Kitchen GadgetsBe honest—are you really using that herb infuser?
How to Design a Room That Grows Up With Your KidsCreating a children’s space that won’t be instantly outgrown is all about finding the fun in functionality.
How Much Should You Spend on Curtains?From fabric choices to pleating, interior designers break down how to select the ideal curtains—and how much you should budget.
15 Lustrous Kitchens That Make Smart Use of Laminate CabinetsThe budget-friendly and versatile material is a popular choice for good reason.