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

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

Use this as a guide to finding the right architect for your new home or renovation—and what to expect during the process.

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

From defining the scope of work to knowing when to compromise, here's what you need to know about working with an interior...

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

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

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

These expert insights will help you navigate the dos and don’ts of the remodel process.

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

Interior design photographers Lauren Pressey, Amy Bartlam, and Tessa Neustadt teach you how to prepare for—and execute—a flawless...

Hint: layered lighting can work wonders.

From handles and hinges to latches and catches, here's what you need to know about the different kinds of modern kitchen cabinet...

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

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

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

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

Wall sconces are versatile, space-saving fixtures that can act as functional art in the home.

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.

You’re surveying your yard with trepidation, wondering: Can I actually design this myself?

You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

From backsplashes to built-ins, or the best knife sets to even better cooktops, these resources will help guide you on your...

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

Need a change of scenery? Try forming new plant cliques.

A green roof cools your home in the summer, insulates in the winter, and has far-reaching benefits for the community, but keeping...

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

Whether it’s flat, gabled, butterfly, shed, gambrel, mansard, or hipped, the shape of a roof can have serious design and...

Top designers explain the nuts and bolts of choosing door hardware at different price points.

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

The greenest home is the one you already have.

Consider these five design tools the next time you’re embarking on a new design project.

Here are a few of our all-time tips on buying and selling your own modern dwelling.

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

From wooly throws and warm cups of tea to roaring fires and candles galore—the creators of Hygge Life reveal easy, affordable...

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...