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

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

From “disco” tile to high-gloss glass, this parade of beautiful backsplashes will help you take your kitchen from average to...

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

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

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

Consider these five design tools the next time you’re embarking on a new design project.

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...

Let there be light—a lot of it.

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

Emily Henderson, Bobby Berk, and Katie Hodges give their expert advice on what you need to know when considering color, design,...

Plus, six recently released sofas that match rounded rectangular shapes with rich hues.

Here’s why you should upgrade your porcelain throne with a pampering washlet or bidet.

So you can take the perfect shelfie.

Welcome to the wonderful world of open shelving.

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

Top interior designers weigh in on what to look for in a duvet cover or insert—and what it should ultimately cost.

Top interior designers weigh in on what to look for in a living room sofa—and what it should ultimately cost.

After an unprecedented year of earthquakes, hurricanes, and fires, a bright light has been shed on the benefits of building with...

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

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

Although the origins of terrazzo go back to ancient Egypt, the material as we know it today was developed by builders in Venice,...

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

Besides being a place for food preparation and cooking, your kitchen can be a prime social zone where your friends and family can...

Call it cable camouflage.

From backsplashes to built-ins, or the best knife sets to even better cooktops, these resources will help guide you on your...

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

From design concept to installation, these 10 tips will guide you through your next kitchen remodel.

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

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

We break down the benefits and costs of laminate, wood, concrete, stainless steel, engineered quartz, granite, and marble.

Top designers dish on the best countertop materials for your kitchen—and their attendant price tags.

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

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

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

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...