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This Bright and Airy Backyard Cottage in Los Angeles Feels Like a Cabin in the Woods
Originally an ADU for aging parents, this cottage in Solano Canyon is at once lofty and snug.
A Chicory Kiln Becomes a Sustainable Vacation Home With Endless Flexibility
Mobile cabinetry and thoughtful reuse turn a dilapidated industrial structure into a warm and creative home with open-ended...
An Airy Apartment in a Converted Historic Gem Seeks $1.5M in Newport, Rhode Island
Oversized windows frame picturesque city and water views, while soaring ceilings enhance the sense of space in this new...
The New Zealand Native That's Taking Over Rotterdam
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Before & After: Twinning Homes in Melbourne Go From Ramshackle to Ravishing
Mairead Murphy of Maike Design renovates two matching houses on the same block in Brunswick East, imbuing each with its own...
31 Visionary Projects Proudly Designed by Women
Dwell honors the monumentally talented women who have graced our pages over the years.
Important Resources on Redlining’s Role in Cementing the American Wealth Gap
A decades-long housing policy that segregated U.S. cities still plagues Black communities today.
Casa Study House #1
Traditions collide in Los Angeles when architect Jeremy Levine hotwires SoCal Spanish with international haute-moderne.
How to Talk to an Architect About Getting Smart Tech
We asked the principal of DRAW in Kansas City.
Gmail Theme Lab
A quiet but significant change took place yesterday, and it likely affected many of you: Gmail launched "Themes"—a new feature...
31 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Your Loved One
Celebrate that special someone with these charming, heartfelt gifts that are sure to delight.
Artist John Baldessari’s Craftsman-Style Home in Santa Monica Asks $3.9M
Renovated and expanded by Godfredsen-Sigal Architects, the two-story residence has no shortage of inspiring, light-filled spaces.
An Honest Guide to the Benefits and Drawbacks of Skylights
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...
Tech Talk: Start Your Smart Home For Under $200
A smart home doesn’t have to be an expensive home.
On the Waterfront: 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
When you’re staying at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in Brooklyn Bridge Park, it’s difficult to leave your room.
When Your House Wants to Talk About Fast Food
A smart-home marketing stunt gone wrong.
A Sensitively Restored Midcentury House Designed by Pierre Koenig
Designed by Pierre Koenig in 1954, this iconic L.A. house was carefully restored to pay homage to the Koenig's distinctive style.
9 Things the Cofounders of Golde Can’t Stop Talking About
Trinity Mouzon and her partner, Issey Kobori, dish on the most joy-sparking items in their home.
Tech Talk: 4 Smart Devices to Make Pet Care a Breeze
Connect your pets to the Internet to help you monitor, feed, and care for them when you can’t be there.
These Eco-Friendly Backyard Furnishings Will Be the Talk of Your Next Pool Party
Gloster’s guilt-free outdoor furniture and decor effortlessly bring sustainability and style to the backyard.
31 Svelte Bedside Table Lamps for Light That’s Just Right
Whether you’re headed to bed or greeting the day, set the mood—or just find your phone—in style.
We Need to Talk About Hygge—You’re Doing it Wrong
In Denmark, where it’s gray and rainy 179 days a year, hygge is knitted into the fabric of life.
5 Reasons Why Landscaping and Bringing Plants Into Your Home Is So Valuable
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...
A Color-Blocked ADU in Los Angeles Takes a Cue From Talking Heads
The 750-square-foot home, aptly named Stop Making Sense, recalls the chunky proportions of David Byrne’s iconic gray suit.
How Much Should You Spend on a Kitchen Faucet?
Top designers give their advice about how to choose a stylish, functional faucet—and what it will cost.
In Just 31 Days, These Historic Chinese Ruins Were Transformed Into a Chic B&B
After suffering years of neglect, a pair of dilapidated stone villas has been brought back to life with a $88,000 budget.
Tech Talk: 4 Smart-Home Upgrades You Can Make in a Weekend
You’ve heard the phrase “work smarter, not harder.” Here are quick, easy smart-home improvements you can knock out in one weekend.
Tech Talk: 3 Smart Home Devices to Sell Your House Faster
Offering new conveniences, energy savings, safety, and security, pre-installed home automation devices are quite appealing to...
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The only UNESCO City of Design in the U.S. is experiencing a cultural renaissance that you need to see for yourself.
West African Textiles Inspired This Los Angeles ADU’s Rhythmic Cladding
Timber slats topping the two-level indoor/outdoor plan recall the weave of kente cloth.
10 Home Gadgets at CES 2019: Talking Toilets, Beer-Ordering Fridges, and More
Sleek design meets smart technology. Innovative solutions produce stylish results.
Coffee Talk
I love coffee. It’s coffee shops I have a problem with.
13 Mattresses We Love for Less Than $1,000
Get a great night’s sleep with these über-comfy mattresses, all except one priced at less than $1,000 for a queen.
Dwell’s Top 10 Prefabs of 2017
Here are the extraordinary prefabs that made the biggest splash this year.
Before & After: A Remodeled L.A. Home Dazzles With Fresh Materials and Color
Veneer Designs brings a “blank ’90s box” into the 21st century.
Dwell Community’s 10 Most Popular Homes of 2018
Sensational, stylish, and startlingly unique—this year’s most popular homes submitted by the Dwell community are a cut above.
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