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725 Square Feet and Loads of Modern Gems
This compact New York City apartment is chock-full of vintage highlights.
Renovation: 800 Square Feet
While in the process of helping his father find a suitable home closer to his family, Sacramento designer Curtis Popp realized he...
500 Square Feet Is Just Right in Greenpoint
Adorned with succulents and sunlight, this compact Brooklyn pad is the perfect home base for a creative couple.
You Can Do It All in 450 Square Feet
“A strategy of extreme density was required,” says Michael Chen of Normal Projects, who along with partner Kari Anderson handled...
This Upgraded Kitchen Fits Every Modern Convenience Into Just 329 Square Feet of Space
The couple had a long list of must-haves for the renovation of their 1930s kitchen, making a clever flow and tucked-away storage...
This Luxurious Apartment in Greenwich Village Is Only 520 Square Feet
A designer of grand homes packs all the essentials—and more—into a Manhattan studio of his own.
How Much Could You Do with 270 Square Feet?
Taking its lead from a Swedish building code, a new book proposes ingenious concepts that can fit in 270 square feet.
In Argentina, Seven Homes Pop Up on 16,000 Square Feet
Local firm BBOA solves for suburban housing densification by creating an elegant tiny community.
At 820 Square Feet, This Glass-Ensconced Cabin Feels Bigger Than It Is
With its large covered porch and glazed walls, the Beaver Creek Cabin frames the forest like a picture.
How One Family of Three Does It All in 675 Square Feet
A growing family in Brooklyn downsizes their living space while expanding their collective quality of life.
A Midcentury-Modern Gem Steps Into the 21st Century
By bumping out the back of their Arapahoe Acres home and adding sliding glass walls that open to an awesome outdoor living space,...
See How This Compact Home in Vietnam Makes the Most of 194 Square Feet
Along a cul-de-sac in the densely populated Vietnamese city of Ho Chi Minh City, a 194-square-foot plot slotted tightly between...
This Off-Grid Tiny Home Packs a Powerful Kitchen Into 183 Square Feet
This solar-powered, steel-clad home on wheels may be compact, but it doesn’t lack in storage or functionality.
A Renovated Usonian Gem Shows Off Modern Organic Architecture
Originally built in 1952, the Masson House gets an addition and renovation that honors Frank Lloyd Wright's intent and vision.
19 Micro-Apartments Finessed to Feel Larger Than Just 500 Square Feet
Out-of-the-box solutions make these tiny apartments feel grander—despite being 500 square feet or less.
It's Hip to Be Square
This pair of handy Portlanders doesn’t crave any more of Oregon’s territory than what’s taken up by their 704-square-foot home,...
A Renovated Midcentury Gem in Austin
A 1960s home with an unusual awning gets upgraded with 21st-century conveniences while maintaining its Austin street cred.
Before & After: This Hip Parisian Apartment Makes the Most of 193 Square Feet
Hoch Studio turns a dingy, cramped apartment into a sunny sanctuary with a winning personality.
10 Small Apartments by a Hong Kong Design Studio That Are Less Than 1,000 Square Feet
A pragmatic Hong Kong-based design studio finds solutions to the challenges that come with small space living.
In Just 450 Square Feet, A New York Architect Crafts a Multifunctional Apartment of His Own
With a Murphy bed and a revised layout, a studio apartment becomes a transformable one-bedroom.
Multifunctional Furniture Makes This Micro-Apartment Feel More Than Its 140 Square Feet
Carefully crafted, adaptable seating and storage create flexible zones in the tiny unit—what “might be London’s smallest house.”
Before & After: A 1950s Midcentury Gem in Seattle Is Revamped Into a Modern Stunner
In Seattle, SHED Architecture & Design infuses a historic midcentury with modern vibes without compromising the home's unique...
Rental Revamp: A Brooklyn Designer Proves That 88 Square Feet Don’t Have to Feel Small
Joshua Skirtich’s pegboard wall and pulley-system closet serve as clutter control in his Bushwick live/work space.
A Dark Midcentury Becomes a Luminous Gem
A dated midcentury dwelling in Santa Barbara is transformed into a bright, airy abode—perfectly suited for contemporary living.
A Midcentury Gem in Utah Is Listed For $550K
Nestled in the mountains of Ogden, Utah, this impeccably renovated midcentury home is on the market.
A Spanish-Style Home in San Diego Gets a Big Upgrade With Just 39 Additional Square Feet
Thanks to a simplified layout and clear connection to the outdoors, this historic home is ready for a new chapter.
Loads of Color Define a Revamped 1960s Townhouse in London
A couple rework a house in a development by Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew.
Modern in the Country
Eric and Melinda purchased a 10-acre plot of land in rural Yelm, Washington, with visions of a new home on the range.
Tait Modern
When building a second home, most people don’t consider traveling farther than upstate.
Modern in Tijuana
Six years ago, architect Jorge Gracia came to Dwell’s attention with a house he built for his family that was radically different...
Morocco Modern
Rediscovering the elusive Tangier abode of former Knoll President Yves Vidal
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Pretty Loaded is an online museum of "preloaders," those animated countdowns that inform visitors that their mind-blowing web...
A Polished Midcentury Gem Hits the Market in California for $949K
Designed by architect Chalfont Head in 1950, the French Residence is a captivating home that’s been beautifully preserved.
A Midcentury Gem by a Famed Indiana Architect Offered at $450K
Built in 1958, the alluring Indianapolis property features expansive walls of glass, soaring ceilings, and walnut casework.
Composer Paul Buckmaster's Midcentury Gem Asks $1.39M
The luminous home of late composer Paul Buckmaster—whose arrangements were instrumental to artists like David Bowie, Elton John,...
The Dwell x Target Lookbook Reveals a Sleek New Collection for the Modern Home
Ahead of the December 27 launch, the Modern by Dwell Magazine lookbook features a wide array of furniture, decor, and home...
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