Welcome to the wonderful world of open shelving.

The furniture of your dreams lies in the depths of your least favorite social media platform—but only if you know how to find it.

Here’s why you should upgrade your porcelain throne with a pampering washlet or bidet.

Embodied energy, gray water, black water, carbon footprint—the list of sustainable design terms goes on and on, and we're here to...

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

From preliminary guides, to lists of trusted companies, to exemplary floor plans, these resources will get you started on your...

Designer Joyce Downing Pickens of JDP Interiors knows that a neutral palette can be boring when done wrong.

Whether it be earthy stoneware or durable enamel, here’s how to select—and budget for—a tasteful setting.

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

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

It’s simple to make lasting changes to your home, wardrobe, and everyday life that are kind to the planet.

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

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

Creating and maintaining your own edible garden is easier than you think. Here’s how to get started growing your own greens.

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

You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

A green roof cools your home in the summer, insulates in the winter, and has far-reaching benefits for the community, but keeping...

From traditional Falu red to buttercup yellows, these hues recall Nordic landscapes.

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

These home renovation tips will help you avoid any unnecessary problems, costs, and headaches that can sometimes come along with...

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

Top designers give their advice about how to choose a stylish, functional faucet—and what it will cost.

Read on if you want to sound like a pro at identifying some of the most common species of wood.

Our experts advise on choosing an area rug by pile, construction, size, and placement—and how much it’ll cost.

We bring you the long and short (and round) of the typical shapes that tiles come in.

Also known as one of the world’s oldest textiles, linen is taking the spotlight in home decor.

There’s a reason people have been customizing the Swedish meatball purveyor’s furniture for decades.

From bespoke to builder-grade, the options are endless—and often expensive.

Three emerging NYC-based collectors share how they’re breaking into the art-buying world.

After 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...

Patience and knowing what you like (and where to find it) will go a long way in exploring the wide world of vintage and antique...

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

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

More substantial than curtains, these give your home the star treatment.

All it took was some time, a few shelves, and a reckoning with how my brain works and why.

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