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

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

Instead of adding to your never-ending “to be read” list, consider tackling your overflowing bookshelves first.

Want to get back to nature, but can’t leave your apartment? Become a plant parent.

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

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

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

Architect Cary Bernstein gives constructive advice: know what you want, who you're working with, and how much you can spend.

Welcome to the wonderful world of open shelving.

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

You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

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

Hint: layered lighting can work wonders.

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

Call it cable camouflage.

Be honest—are you really using that herb infuser?

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

With the rapid evolution of the smart home, has privacy become just another setting?

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

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

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

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

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

Top designers give their advice about how to choose a stylish, functional faucet—and what it will cost.

From traditional Falu red to buttercup yellows, these hues recall Nordic landscapes.

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

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

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

So you can take the perfect shelfie.

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

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

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

Buying a home is a longstanding goal for many, but the process of finding the perfect property and claiming it as your own can be...

We asked a designer for some colorful options—and she found a hue for you, whether it’s greige, chartreuse, or something in...

What does or does not count as a tiny house has as much to do with class as it does with the structure itself.

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