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

Adding a light fixture (or two) to your dining room is like putting the icing on a cake: it’s that final, special touch that can...

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

With a little elbow grease, a few YouTube tutorials, and only a couple harrowing missteps, I’m bringing my apartment back to its...

Let there be light—a lot of it.

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

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

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

Keep things from getting out of hand with these insider tips.

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

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

The greenest home is the one you already have.

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

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

If you’ve gotten the spring cleaning fever, put that newfound energy into good use with this ultimate eight-step guide.

Never hire a builder or contractor without first asking these essential questions.

Read on for all the pros and cons to keep in mind for an educated decision about installing a kitchen sink.

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...

From bespoke to builder-grade, the options are endless—and often expensive.

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

Interior designers and architects agree: if you’re short on square footage, your furniture needs to work overtime.

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

All it took was an orbital sander, some elbow grease, and determination to see it through.

How hard could it be to cut a hole in the wall? Drop the power tools and read this before you attempt to let there be (more)...

Brooklyn design duo Jordan Slocum and Barry Bordelon emphasize fun and fearlessness when it comes to tackling any home project,...

All it took was some time, a few shelves, and a reckoning with how my brain works and why.

The days are short, the sun is nowhere to be found, but don’t worry—with these tips, your plants will thrive.

When the creative found the home of her dreams just 10 minutes away from her parents, she set about making the ideal space to...

The latest in home tech both complements and celebrates your style.

Before you go all in on your homesteader fantasy, make sure you’ve got a chimney sweep on call.

Flips can (rightfully, sometimes) get a bad rep.

For Leah and Bea Koch, renovating the East Coast iteration of their bookstore was a labor of love.

Always have a contingency and take it slow—it’s a marathon, not a sprint.

What can a machine do that a human can’t? In the case of my unfinished bonus space, not much.

Brigette Muller’s “abundance mindset” renovations may not be realistic for every renter, but her DIY tips can still help make...

When the cost versus time equation is confusing, it’s hard to know how to proceed.