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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.

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

So you can take the perfect shelfie.

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

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

Whether it be earthy stoneware or durable enamel, here’s how to select—and budget for—a tasteful setting.

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It’s not summer without a backyard s’mores station.

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

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

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

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Welcome to the wonderful world of open shelving.

It’s like choosing an ad-free experience IRL.

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

Any way you slice it, these are your kitchen essentials.

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

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

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.

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

It’s easy to buy into the hype around shipping container homes, but there are some fundamentals you should know before going all...

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

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

Trade in those warped doors and stained shelves for a crisp new look.

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

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

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