Let there be light—a lot of it.

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

Wall sconces are versatile, space-saving fixtures that can act as functional art in the home.

If the idea of committing to a full room of wallpaper seems daunting, try this on for size.

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.

Creating and maintaining your own edible garden is easier than you think. 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.

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.

Mirror, mirror on the wall, what’s the fairest angle of them all?

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.

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...

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

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

Don’t just default to a gallery wall.

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

Trade in that white canvas for a statement ceiling.

Step into a comfortable, clutter-free zone as soon as you enter the front door.

That statement sofa wasn’t meant to be a wallflower.

So you can take the perfect shelfie.

Even if you live in a cave, there’s a way to give your plants the light they need to live.

Adding a light fixture (or two) to your dining room is like putting the icing on a cake: it’s that final, special touch that can...

Can lights can be mood killers, but there are ways to mellow them out.

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

From “disco” tile to high-gloss glass, this parade of beautiful backsplashes will help you take your kitchen from average to...

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

Find out how to determine whether a home has “good bones.”

It’s like choosing an ad-free experience IRL.

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

Accessory dwelling units help the city meet its density goals and extend housing options—but only after striking a...

Hint: layered lighting can work wonders.