When a single covering won’t cut it, bring in another for a boost of color, pattern, and texture.

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.

The greenest home is the one you already have.

Downsizing your life? Big benefits await.

Creating and maintaining your own edible garden is easier than you think. Here’s how to get started growing your own greens.

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

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

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

These no-fuss landscaping ideas yield gardens that practically take care of themselves.

A green roof cools your home in the summer, insulates in the winter, and has far-reaching benefits for the community, but keeping...

You’ve heard the phrase “work smarter, not harder.” Here are quick, easy smart-home improvements you can knock out in one weekend.

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

Read on if you want to sound like a pro at identifying some of the most common species of wood.

Emily Henderson, Bobby Berk, and Katie Hodges give their expert advice on what you need to know when considering color, design,...

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

Figuring out where to punch a hole in your roof can seem daunting, but these architects have plenty of ideas, whether you’re...

You’re surveying your yard with trepidation, wondering: Can I actually design this myself?

The days are short, the sun is nowhere to be found, but don’t worry—with these tips, your plants will thrive.

A growing coalition are just saying no to regular grass. Join them in considering clover, moss, meadow, and more.

When faced with an insulated but unheated sunroom that was still on the chilly side, I searched high and low for options that...

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

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

Even if you live in a cave, there’s a way to give your plants the light they need to live.

Go easy on the hot dogs, keep the beverages inside, and don't get the party started until the late afternoon.

Instead of raised beds, try a solution that’s flexible and adaptable to any outdoor space, from a tiny side yard to a rolling...

When the creative found the home of her dreams just 10 minutes away from her parents, she set about making the ideal space to...

It’s not a screened in porch, and it’s not a covered deck—get the glory of the outdoors, but mostly inside.

When Andrew and Emmye Cahn bought a partially subterranean house dubbed “the Hobbitat,” they had to figure out how to update it...

How to build (and tend) your very own pile of green gold.

Pergola, gazebo, or cabana—the choice is yours (and your backyard’s.)

We love Rufus and Mr. Fluffykins, but we don’t love their mess—here’s how your well-designed home and your animal companions can...

In short: money.

Clear out the clutter and reclaim your wasted space.

Use the space you have to grow some plants that are good for the environment—and your peace of mind.

An awkward, unused space is transformed into something functional and beautiful with just a portion of what a full bar would cost.

If there are bees in your walls, don’t panic—here’s what you can do, instead.