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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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...

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

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

You know to cut back on “unnecessary expenses,” but here are the tips that you may have missed.

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.

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

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

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...

When I needed a dining table and couldn’t find one that suited my needs, I took matters into my own hands.

If you want a lawn that's low-maintenance (if slightly controversial), we've got just the thing for you.

“Baby Geniuses” podcast host Emily Heller's bountiful backyard grew from a few raised beds, hard work, and some mistakes along...

The furniture of your dreams lies in the depths of your least favorite social media platform—but only if you know how to find it.

This decidedly unsexy piece of home technology is an investment—but it’s a worthy one that’ll save you money for years to come.

It’s a fate some say is worse than death. Here’s how to prevent it.