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There’s a reason people have been customizing the Swedish meatball purveyor’s furniture for decades.

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

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

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

Japanese and Scandinavian influences come together to produce a look that’s serene, organic, and refined.

Hint: layered lighting can work wonders.

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Avoid unwanted surprises and dodge disappointment by following these six easy tips for buying furniture online.

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

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

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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...

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

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

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

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

Mirror, mirror on the wall, what’s the fairest angle of them all?

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

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

From wooly throws and warm cups of tea to roaring fires and candles galore—the creators of Hygge Life reveal easy, affordable...

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

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

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

The greenest home is the one you already have.

Acclaimed for being sustainable, affordable, and adorable residences, tiny homes are also superb teachers when it comes to...

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

Antique rug, meet postmodern chair.

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

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

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