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

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

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If you’re designing or remodeling your bathroom, check out these out-of-the-box storage ideas your friends will want to copy.

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

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

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.

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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...

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

It’s a common desire to have as much natural light in your home as possible—but it’s not always that easy to achieve.

Whether you’re battling noise or are short on space, these guides can turn your office into a distraction-free zone.

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

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

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

Sleep sounder with these connected gadgets offering 24/7 protection.

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

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

Interior design photographers Lauren Pressey, Amy Bartlam, and Tessa Neustadt teach you how to prepare for—and execute—a flawless...

We’ve got the scoop on everything you ever wanted to know about designing with rugs.

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Create a peaceful ambiance in your bedroom with these exemplary ceiling lighting designs.

That statement sofa wasn’t meant to be a wallflower.

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

If you’ve gotten the spring cleaning fever, put that newfound energy into good use with this ultimate eight-step guide.

Unless you’re building a pillow fort, you only need a couple.

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

Let there be light—a lot of it.

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

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