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

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Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

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

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

Top designers dish on the best countertop materials for your kitchen—and their attendant price tags.

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Top interior designers weigh in on what to look for in a duvet cover or insert—and what it should ultimately cost.

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

Want to get back to nature, but can’t leave your apartment? Become a plant parent.

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Creating a children’s space that won’t be instantly outgrown is all about finding the fun in functionality.

At a time when stress levels are rising, adding a touch of greenery to the bathroom can elevate both your space and your mood.

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Top designers explain the nuts and bolts of choosing door hardware at different price points.

What does or does not count as a tiny house has as much to do with class as it does with the structure itself.

Interior designers and architects agree: if you’re short on square footage, your furniture needs to work overtime.

This divisive design decision isn’t for everyone, but it could be a quick (and cheap) update that’ll transform your space.

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The days are short, the sun is nowhere to be found, but don’t worry—with these tips, your plants will thrive.

I gave up my apartment and much of my old life in exchange for a valuable lesson—learned via sweat equity—about where our...

Finding the right swatch can be a daunting process, but it doesn’t have to be.

You know to cut back on “unnecessary expenses,” but here are the tips that you may have missed.

Put the chainsaw down, back away from the foliage, and look up your local arborist.

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My least-favorite stool gets a new lease on life, thanks to the transformative power of a medium beloved by cottagecore...

Before you go all in on your homesteader fantasy, make sure you’ve got a chimney sweep on call.

Builder Jeff Waldman’s take on a Bauhaus-inspired stool is a surprisingly doable DIY for the novice woodworker.

When I needed a dining table and couldn’t find one that suited my needs, I took matters into my own hands.

Choreographer Angela Trimbur offers tips for how to designate a personal creative space within your home.