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

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Trade in those warped doors and stained shelves for a crisp new look.

We break down the benefits and costs of laminate, wood, concrete, stainless steel, engineered quartz, granite, and marble.

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

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

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

Architect Cary Bernstein gives constructive advice: know what you want, who you're working with, and how much you can spend.

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

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Read this before you embark on a project working alongside a contractor and an architect.

Here's what you need to know before undergoing a building project with a contractor but no architect.

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

Take this to Home Depot (or your landscape architect) before you get the garden hose.

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

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

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Downsizing your life? Big benefits await.

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

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

Itching to take a crack at fixing up an old, run-down property? Read these renovation tips first.

Unless you’re building a pillow fort, you only need a couple.

Whether you’re battling noise or are short on space, these guides can turn your office into a distraction-free zone.

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

It’s easy to buy into the hype around shipping container homes, but there are some fundamentals you should know before going all...

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

An awkward, unused space is transformed into something functional and beautiful with just a portion of what a full bar would cost.

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

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

You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

The greenest home is the one you already have.

Despite its humble origin as a mere unglazed hole in a wall or ceiling, the window today has evolved to be one of the most...

Owners and tenants of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) share key insights about how to navigate the unique living experience.

From a shingled studio in Minneapolis to a two-bedroom guesthouse in L.A., these backyard projects are something to emulate.