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

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

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.

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

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

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All it took was an orbital sander, some elbow grease, and determination to see it through.

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

See if you check off all the boxes when it comes to creating an eco-friendly household.

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

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

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

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

We’ve gathered an assortment of work-from-home items that are as attractive as they are functional.

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Need a change of scenery? Try forming new plant cliques.

Instead of tossing those scraps in the compost bin, invest in your own countertop harvest.

Find out how to determine whether a home has “good bones.”

The Californian designer shows us how to spruce up a utilitarian space.

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

The budget-friendly and versatile material is a popular choice for good reason.

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Be honest—are you really using that herb infuser?

It’s simple to make lasting changes to your home, wardrobe, and everyday life that are kind to the planet.

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