Read on if you want to sound like a pro at identifying some of the most common species of wood.

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

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

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

Hint: layered lighting can work wonders.

It’s a common desire to have as much natural light in your home as possible—but it’s not always that easy to achieve.

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

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

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

Don’t just default to a gallery wall.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Find out how to determine whether a home has “good bones.”

Our experts advise on choosing an area rug by pile, construction, size, and placement—and how much it’ll cost.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The new owners of this modernist Dutchess County home approached it by making intentional furniture choices and focusing in on...

“The ugliest house on the street” got a refresh for just $25,000 and a good eye for a bargain.