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

Hint: layered lighting can work wonders.

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Japanese and Scandinavian influences come together to produce a look that’s serene, organic, and refined.

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

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

Designer Joyce Downing Pickens of JDP Interiors knows that a neutral palette can be boring when done wrong.

So you can take the perfect shelfie.

Top designers give their advice about how to choose a stylish, functional faucet—and what it will cost.

The budget-friendly and versatile material is a popular choice for good reason.

It’s not summer without a backyard s’mores station.

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

These quick, easy ways to clear clutter will have you wondering why you didn’t do them sooner.

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The San Francisco–based designer explains what to invest in—and where to experiment.

Top designers dish on the best countertop materials for your kitchen—and their attendant price tags.

The greenest home is the one you already have.

The small-but-mighty powder room is an opportunity to take design risks and flex your creative muscles.

Although the origins of terrazzo go back to ancient Egypt, the material as we know it today was developed by builders in Venice,...

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

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

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Avoid unwanted surprises and dodge disappointment by following these six easy tips for buying furniture online.

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

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A recent NASA study found that houseplants can remove up to 87 percent of air toxins within 24 hours, while other studies 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...

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

You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

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

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

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