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

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

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

Prefab is part of Dwell’s DNA—build a better future with our veritable tome of all things prefab.

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

You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

From preliminary guides, to lists of trusted companies, to exemplary floor plans, these resources will get you started on your...

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

The greenest home is the one you already have.

What does or does not count as a tiny house has as much to do with class as it does with the structure itself.

Downsizing your life? Big benefits await.

Instead of tossing those scraps in the compost bin, invest in your own countertop harvest.

From traditional Falu red to buttercup yellows, these hues recall Nordic landscapes.

Before you go all in on your homesteader fantasy, make sure you’ve got a chimney sweep on call.

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

Let there be light—a lot of it.

Don’t just default to a gallery wall.

We’ve got the scoop on everything you ever wanted to know about designing with rugs.

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

It’s simple to make lasting changes to your home, wardrobe, and everyday life that are kind to the planet.

With the rapid evolution of the smart home, has privacy become just another setting?

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

After an unprecedented year of earthquakes, hurricanes, and fires, a bright light has been shed on the benefits of building with...

We asked a designer for some colorful options—and she found a hue for you, whether it’s greige, chartreuse, or something in...

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

Is that office setup on your dining room table really working?

Just because summer’s ending doesn’t mean that your garden has to look like it is, too.

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

Emily Henderson, Bobby Berk, and Katie Hodges give their expert advice on what you need to know when considering color, design,...

A new pilot program by the city to add housing has yet to catch on—but that could soon change.

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Top interior designers weigh in on what to look for in a living room sofa—and what it should ultimately cost.

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