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Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

Call it cable camouflage.

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Never hire a builder or contractor without first asking these essential questions.

Owners and tenants of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) share key insights about how to navigate the unique living experience.

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

From preliminary guides, to lists of trusted companies, to exemplary floor plans, these resources will get you started on your...

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

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

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

The appeal of a prefab house is clear, but the process of getting one is not.

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

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

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

Wall sconces are versatile, space-saving fixtures that can act as functional art in the home.

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

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

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

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

From fabric choices to pleating, interior designers break down how to select the ideal curtains—and how much you should budget.

Feeling cooped up and stressed out? Here are some essential tips from designers and builders of small spaces.

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

Interior designers and architects agree: if you’re short on square footage, your furniture needs to work overtime.

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

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

After doing it six times in three years, my dog and I have become experts in figuring out what we need to be happy when on the...

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

Magdalena Wosinska transformed her historic Pioneertown adobe structure into a thriving venue for inspiration and renewal,...

Setting the temperature doesn’t have to be contentious, so before you crank up the heat, consider other alternatives.

For Leah and Bea Koch, renovating the East Coast iteration of their bookstore was a labor of love.

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

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

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

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...

Nothing will humble you faster than trying to build something nice for a feline friend.