What does or does not count as a tiny house has as much to do with class as it does with the structure itself.

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

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

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You’ve heard the phrase “work smarter, not harder.” Here are quick, easy smart-home improvements you can knock out in one weekend.

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

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

Don’t just default to a gallery wall.

Downsizing your life? Big benefits await.

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

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

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Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

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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...

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

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To stop tossing and turning, you have to tune out the noise.

Hang your flat screen on the wall to instantly upgrade your home theater.

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

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

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

Acclaimed for being sustainable, affordable, and adorable residences, tiny homes are also superb teachers when it comes to...

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

The Californian designer shows us how to spruce up a utilitarian space.

At a time when stress levels are rising, adding a touch of greenery to the bathroom can elevate both your space and your mood.

Call it cable camouflage.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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