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How Much Should You Spend on Dinnerware?Whether it be earthy stoneware or durable enamel, here’s how to select—and budget for—a tasteful setting.
Dwell On This: Layer Your RugsWhen a single covering won’t cut it, bring in another for a boost of color, pattern, and texture.
How to Create the Best Home Office for Your Living SituationWhether you’re battling noise or are short on space, these guides can turn your office into a distraction-free zone.
10 Essential Tips for Creating a Hardworking Home OfficeWhether your home office consists of a designated room or a tight corner in your kitchen, there are certain key strategies for...
The 7 Main Roof Types—and What You Need to Know About ThemWhether it’s flat, gabled, butterfly, shed, gambrel, mansard, or hipped, the shape of a roof can have serious design and...
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...
How to Design a Kitchen That’s Ideal for EntertainingBesides being a place for food preparation and cooking, your kitchen can be a prime social zone where your friends and family can...
Dwell On This: Knock Out These Storage Hacks This WeekendThese quick, easy ways to clear clutter will have you wondering why you didn’t do them sooner.
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Dwell On This: Float Your FurnitureThat statement sofa wasn’t meant to be a wallflower.
How to Recognize Different Wood Species: A Guide to the 10 Most Common TypesRead on if you want to sound like a pro at identifying some of the most common species of wood.
Dwell On This: Wallpaper Isn’t Just for WallsIf the idea of committing to a full room of wallpaper seems daunting, try this on for size.
Dwell On This: Streamline Your Multipurpose RoomIs that office setup on your dining room table really working?
Interior Designer Lauren Geremia Shares Her Tips for a Bedroom RevampThe San Francisco–based designer explains what to invest in—and where to experiment.
The Only Guide You’ll Ever Need for Spring CleaningIf you’ve gotten the spring cleaning fever, put that newfound energy into good use with this ultimate eight-step guide.
Material Guide: The Benefits of Building With ConcreteAfter an unprecedented year of earthquakes, hurricanes, and fires, a bright light has been shed on the benefits of building with...
15 Lustrous Kitchens That Make Smart Use of Laminate CabinetsThe budget-friendly and versatile material is a popular choice for good reason.
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.
The Beginner’s Guide to Propagating HouseplantsWant to get back to nature, but can’t leave your apartment? Become a plant parent.
How to Build a Floating ShelfSo you can take the perfect shelfie.
How to Design a Room That Grows Up With Your KidsCreating a children’s space that won’t be instantly outgrown is all about finding the fun in functionality.
10 Critical Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a HomeBuying a property is one of the biggest purchases you can make.
How to Replace Your Kitchen CabinetsTrade in those warped doors and stained shelves for a crisp new look.
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8 Ways to Master the Cozy Danish Concept of Hygge in Your HomeFrom wooly throws and warm cups of tea to roaring fires and candles galore—the creators of Hygge Life reveal easy, affordable...
How to Buy a Shipping ContainerYou’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.
Breathe Easy With These Tried-and-True Solutions for Indoor Air PollutionIt’s a global crisis, but there are ways to protect yourself.
The Best Scandinavian-Inspired Paint Colors for Your Home, According to ExpertsFrom traditional Falu red to buttercup yellows, these hues recall Nordic landscapes.
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50 Bright Ideas for Bedroom Ceiling LightingCreate a peaceful ambiance in your bedroom with these exemplary ceiling lighting designs.
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