The Smartest Way to Buy Furniture OnlineAvoid unwanted surprises and dodge disappointment by following these six easy tips for buying furniture online.
So You Want to Live in an ADU? Here’s What to ConsiderOwners and tenants of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) share key insights about how to navigate the unique living experience.
7 ADUs You Can Buy Right Now for Less Than $100,000Whether you need a guesthouse for Grandma or additional rental income, these dwellings starting at $26,000 provide extra space...
We Asked 13 Designers to Share Their Work-From-Home Setups and TipsPeek inside some of our favorite designers’ home offices, and get their tips for creating a successful WFH setup (or mindset) of...
We Asked the Experts If Custom Kitchen Cabinets Are Actually Worth ItFrom bespoke to builder-grade, the options are endless—and often expensive.
Dwell On This: You Only Need These Three KnivesAny way you slice it, these are your kitchen essentials.
Dwell On This: Ditch Your Extraneous Kitchen GadgetsBe honest—are you really using that herb infuser?
Everything You Need to Know About Building an ADU in Portland, OregonAccessory dwelling units help the city meet its density goals and extend housing options—but only after striking a...
What Does Opting Into Home Automation Mean for Privacy?With the rapid evolution of the smart home, has privacy become just another setting?
Interior Designer Lauren Geremia Shares Her Tips for a Bedroom RevampThe San Francisco–based designer explains what to invest in—and where to experiment.
Dwell On This: Wallpaper Isn’t Just for WallsIf the idea of committing to a full room of wallpaper seems daunting, try this on for size.
Dwell On This: Not Everything Needs to MatchAntique rug, meet postmodern chair.
9 Effective Ways to Bring Sustainable Design Into the HomeSee if you check off all the boxes when it comes to creating an eco-friendly household.
Dwell on This: How to Actually Organize Your ClosetLet’s just say, there’s room for improvement.
The Only Guide You’ll Ever Need for Spring CleaningIf you’ve gotten the spring cleaning fever, put that newfound energy into good use with this ultimate eight-step guide.
Social Media Convinced Me to Refinish a Dresser. I Lived to Tell the TaleAll it took was an orbital sander, some elbow grease, and determination to see it through.
What’s the Most Overlooked Feature When Planning a Kitchen Renovation?We turned to our panel of Dwell Pros for the answer—here's what they said.
Dwell on This: Start an Indoor Herb GardenInstead of tossing those scraps in the compost bin, invest in your own countertop harvest.
Dwell On This: Organize Your Junk DrawerOut of sight, out of mind doesn’t apply here anymore.
Make Over Your Home Office With These Game-Changing GoodsWe’ve gathered an assortment of work-from-home items that are as attractive as they are functional.
Dwell on This: Spring-Clean Your Indoor Air QualityFling open those windows and get proactive about busting dust and allergens.
The Definitive Guide to Prefab Home Companies in Your StatePrefab builders across the USA are striving for smarter, faster ways to make homes.
How to Strike a Work/Life Balance in a Tiny Apartment, According to Design ExpertsFeeling cooped up and stressed out? Here are some essential tips from designers and builders of small spaces.
How to Pick the Perfect Rug for Your SpaceWe’ve got the scoop on everything you ever wanted to know about designing with rugs.
7 Basic Types of Lighting Fixtures—and When to Use ThemFrom sconces and pendants to track lights, we illuminate the seven basic types of lighting fixtures.
So You Bought an Earth House. Now What?When Andrew and Emmye Cahn bought a partially subterranean house dubbed “the Hobbitat,” they had to figure out how to update it...
8 Ways to Master the Cozy Danish Concept of Hygge in Your HomeFrom wooly throws and warm cups of tea to roaring fires and candles galore—the creators of Hygge Life reveal easy, affordable...
8 Bathroom Storage Hacks You Probably Haven’t Tried YetIf you’re designing or remodeling your bathroom, check out these out-of-the-box storage ideas your friends will want to copy.
Pros and Cons: 7 Kitchen and Bath Countertop MaterialsWe break down the benefits and costs of laminate, wood, concrete, stainless steel, engineered quartz, granite, and marble.
Every Possible Way to Dispose of an Old MattressMattresses don’t last forever, and they’re a pain to handle once they’re done—but you have more options than you think for...
Dwell On This: Make Your Bedroom a Device-Free ZoneDon’t be held captive by screens in your own sanctuary.
Dwell On This: Disguise the Eyesores Plaguing Your HomeCall it cable camouflage.
Architects Share Helpful Tips From Their Own Home RenovationsThese expert insights will help you navigate the dos and don’ts of the remodel process.
We Asked the Experts How to Work With—and Maximize—Every Inch of Space In Your HomeInterior designers and architects agree: if you’re short on square footage, your furniture needs to work overtime.
The Beginner’s Guide to Propagating HouseplantsWant to get back to nature, but can’t leave your apartment? Become a plant parent.
The Dos and Don’ts of Shipping Container HomesIt’s easy to buy into the hype around shipping container homes, but there are some fundamentals you should know before going all...