Feeling cooped up and stressed out? Here are some essential tips from designers and builders of small spaces.

Downsizing your life? Big benefits await.

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

Hint: layered lighting can work wonders.

That snarl of wires under your desk is calling for cable management.

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

Big dreams of downsizing? Check out these affordable tiny homes.

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

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

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

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

We turned to our panel of Dwell Pros for the answer—here's what they said.

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

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

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

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

Any way you slice it, these are your kitchen essentials.

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

Peek inside some of our favorite designers’ home offices, and get their tips for creating a successful WFH setup (or mindset) of...

The greenest home is the one you already have.

You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

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

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

Dreaming of your own veggie garden, but not sure where to start? Here’s how to sprout vegetable seedlings right on your...

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

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

Buying a property is one of the biggest purchases you can make.

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

Creating and maintaining your own edible garden is easier than you think. Here’s how to get started growing your own greens.

Whether it be earthy stoneware or durable enamel, here’s how to select—and budget for—a tasteful setting.

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

Buying a home is a longstanding goal for many, but the process of finding the perfect property and claiming it as your own can be...

There’s a reason people have been customizing the Swedish meatball purveyor’s furniture for decades.

It’s been painted as one of the easier home design refreshes you can make. My takeaway? Call a professional.

This divisive design decision isn’t for everyone, but it could be a quick (and cheap) update that’ll transform your space.

I gave up my apartment and much of my old life in exchange for a valuable lesson—learned via sweat equity—about where our...