Prefab builders across the USA are striving for smarter, faster ways to make homes.

We break down the benefits and costs of laminate, wood, concrete, stainless steel, engineered quartz, granite, and marble.

Keep things from getting out of hand with these insider tips.

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

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

Acclaimed for being sustainable, affordable, and adorable residences, tiny homes are also superb teachers when it comes to...

From sconces and pendants to track lights, we illuminate the seven basic types of lighting fixtures.

Despite its humble origin as a mere unglazed hole in a wall or ceiling, the window today has evolved to be one of the most...

Consider these five design tools the next time you’re embarking on a new design project.

From wooly throws and warm cups of tea to roaring fires and candles galore—the creators of Hygge Life reveal easy, affordable...

It’s a common desire to have as much natural light in your home as possible—but it’s not always that easy to achieve.

If you’re designing or remodeling your bathroom, check out these out-of-the-box storage ideas your friends will want to copy.

Whether you need a guesthouse for Grandma or additional rental income, these dwellings starting at $26,000 provide extra space...

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

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

You’ve heard the phrase “work smarter, not harder.” Here are quick, easy smart-home improvements you can knock out in one weekend.

With the current pandemic comes the return of the victory garden. Here’s how to get started growing your own greens.

Besides being a place for food preparation and cooking, your kitchen can be a prime social zone where your friends and family can...

Dreaming of your own veggie garden, but not sure where to start? Here’s how to sprout vegetable seedlings right on your...

Hang your flat screen on the wall to instantly upgrade your home theater.

From backsplashes to built-ins, or the best knife sets to even better cooktops, these resources will help guide you on your...

Need a change of scenery? Try forming new plant cliques.

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

Owners and tenants of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) share key insights about how to navigate the unique living experience.

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

The Californian designer shows us how to spruce up a utilitarian space.

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

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

Buying a home is a longstanding goal for many, but the process of finding the perfect property and claiming it as your own can be...

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

It’s not summer without a backyard s’mores station.

Let’s just say, there’s room for improvement.

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

Whether you’re battling noise or are short on space, these guides can turn your office into a distraction-free zone.

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

Plus, six recently released sofas that match rounded rectangular shapes with rich hues.