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

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

Whether you need a guesthouse for Grandma or additional rental income, these dwellings starting at $26,000 provide extra space...

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

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

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

When a single covering won’t cut it, bring in another for a boost of color, pattern, and texture.

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.

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

These no-fuss landscaping ideas yield gardens that practically take care of themselves.

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...

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

We bring you the long and short (and round) of the typical shapes that tiles come 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.

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

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

Don’t feel pressured to stick to the same old silver and gold—but do make sure you have a clock for the countdown.

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

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

Craftsman or Queen Anne? Snooping around your home’s past, be it apartment or house, is a great way to situate yourself as part...

From a shingled studio in Minneapolis to a two-bedroom guesthouse in L.A., these backyard projects are something to emulate.

Finding the right swatch can be a daunting process, but it doesn’t have to be.

Use the space you have to grow some plants that are good for the environment—and your peace of mind.

Choreographer Angela Trimbur offers tips for how to designate a personal creative space within your home.

When Andrew and Emmye Cahn bought a partially subterranean house dubbed “the Hobbitat,” they had to figure out how to update it...

Mattresses don’t last forever, and they’re a pain to handle once they’re done—but you have more options than you think for...