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That snarl of wires under your desk is calling for cable management.
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We turned to our panel of Dwell Pros for the answer—here's what they said.
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Create a peaceful ambiance in your bedroom with these exemplary ceiling lighting designs.
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You know to cut back on “unnecessary expenses,” but here are the tips that you may have missed.
I Turned My Chaotic Pantry Into an Oasis of Organization
All it took was some time, a few shelves, and a reckoning with how my brain works and why.
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Prefab is part of Dwell’s DNA—build a better future with our veritable tome of all things prefab.
Dwell On This: Be Strategic About Mirror Placement
Mirror, mirror on the wall, what’s the fairest angle of them all?
My Furniture Designer-Dealer Is the Unsung Hero of My Renovation
When I wanted a wardrobe that could do double duty as a bed frame and more, I went custom—with some assistance from an expert.
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From kitchen cabinets to bedroom dressers, your furniture could benefit from some sprucing up.
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It’s not summer without a backyard s’mores station.
Everything You Need to Know to Make Moving Less Miserable
It can feel like reinventing the wheel each time you change dwellings.
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Top interior designers weigh in on what to look for in a living room sofa—and what it should ultimately cost.
Dwell How-To: Buy and Sell Your Dream Home
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How to Turn a Junk Room Into a Breakfast Nook
Clear out the clutter and reclaim your wasted space.

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