5 Vital Tips for Sticking to Your Renovation BudgetKeep things from getting out of hand with these insider tips.
5 Sustainable Design Terms You Should KnowEmbodied energy, gray water, black water, carbon footprint—the list of sustainable design terms goes on and on, and we're here to...
A Landscape Designer's 5 Main Tips for Bringing the Outdoors inA recent NASA study found that houseplants can remove up to 87 percent of air toxins within 24 hours, while other studies have...
Guide to the 5 Main Window Types You Should KnowDespite its humble origin as a mere unglazed hole in a wall or ceiling, the window today has evolved to be one of the most...
5 Essential Design Tools to Visualize Your Next ProjectConsider these five design tools the next time you’re embarking on a new design project.
5 Architectural Tricks and Devices to Bring Natural Light Into Your HomeIt’s a common desire to have as much natural light in your home as possible—but it’s not always that easy to achieve.
Pro Tips: How to Style and Shoot Your Modern HomeInterior design photographers Lauren Pressey, Amy Bartlam, and Tessa Neustadt teach you how to prepare for—and execute—a flawless...
Get A Grip: A Practical Guide to Choosing Modern Kitchen Cabinet HardwareFrom handles and hinges to latches and catches, here's what you need to know about the different kinds of modern kitchen cabinet...
The Definitive Guide to Prefab Home Companies in Your StatePrefab builders across the USA are striving for smarter, faster ways to make homes.
Tile Talk: 5 Most Popular Shapes and How to Use ThemWe bring you the long and short (and round) of the typical shapes that tiles come in.
The Essential Guide to Shipping Container Home DesignFrom preliminary guides, to lists of trusted companies, to exemplary floor plans, these resources will get you started on your...
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About KitchensFrom backsplashes to built-ins, or the best knife sets to even better cooktops, these resources will help guide you on your...
Is Your Tiny House Really a Tiny House?What does or does not count as a tiny house has as much to do with class as it does with the structure itself.
Thinking About Building a Prefab Home? Here’s What You Need to KnowThe appeal of a prefab house is clear, but the process of getting one is not.
The Ultimate Guide to Prefab: 65 Resources by Location, Construction, and PricePrefab is part of Dwell’s DNA—build a better future with our veritable tome of all things prefab.
10 Tiny Homes You Can Buy for $60K or LessBig dreams of downsizing? Check out these affordable tiny homes.
24 Top-Tier Prefab Companies for Every Kind of Home BuyerGoing prefab? These companies make it a snap.
Dwell How-To: Buy and Sell Your Dream HomeHere are a few of our all-time tips on buying and selling your own modern dwelling.
55 Bright Ideas for Bedroom Ceiling LightingCreate a peaceful ambiance in your bedroom with these exemplary ceiling lighting designs.
Material Guide: Everything You Need to Know About TerrazzoAlthough the origins of terrazzo go back to ancient Egypt, the material as we know it today was developed by builders in Venice,...
Building an Addition? Here’s How to Avoid DisasterExpanding the footprint of your house might seem like a smaller project, but planning-wise, it’s as intense as doing a full reno.
What’s the Most Overlooked Feature When Planning a Kitchen Renovation?We turned to our panel of Dwell Pros for the answer—here's what they said.
7 Smart ADUs and Additions That Cost as Little as $18KFrom a shingled studio in Minneapolis to a two-bedroom guesthouse in L.A., these backyard projects are something to emulate.
The Dos and Don’ts of Shipping Container HomesIt’s easy to buy into the hype around shipping container homes, but there are some fundamentals you should know before going all...
Dwell On This: It’s Time to Rearrange Your PlantsNeed a change of scenery? Try forming new plant cliques.
Experts Reveal the Top 10 Things to Consider Before Investing in a Fixer-UpperItching to take a crack at fixing up an old, run-down property? Read these renovation tips first.
Think Small With This Gigantic Guide to Tiny HomesDownsizing your life? Big benefits await.
Make Over Your Home Office With These Game-Changing GoodsWe’ve gathered an assortment of work-from-home items that are as attractive as they are functional.
Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Home, According to Three ExpertsBuying a home is a longstanding goal for many, but the process of finding the perfect property and claiming it as your own can be...
50 Brilliant Backsplash Ideas for Your Kitchen RenovationFrom “disco” tile to high-gloss glass, this parade of beautiful backsplashes will help you take your kitchen from average to...
We Asked 13 Designers to Share Their Work-From-Home Setups and TipsPeek inside some of our favorite designers’ home offices, and get their tips for creating a successful WFH setup (or mindset) of...
So You Want to Live in an ADU? Here’s What to ConsiderOwners and tenants of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) share key insights about how to navigate the unique living experience.
Everything You Need to Know About Building an ADU in ChicagoA new pilot program by the city to add housing has yet to catch on—but that could soon change.
Dwell On This: Debrand Your HomeIt’s like choosing an ad-free experience IRL.
The Best Scandinavian-Inspired Paint Colors for Your Home, According to ExpertsFrom traditional Falu red to buttercup yellows, these hues recall Nordic landscapes.
Dwell On This: Level Up Your Cabinet HardwareFrom kitchen cabinets to bedroom dressers, your furniture could benefit from some sprucing up.