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.

Trade in that white canvas for a statement ceiling.

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

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

Don’t just default to a gallery wall.

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

From handles and hinges to latches and catches, here's what you need to know about the different kinds of modern kitchen cabinet...

You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

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

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

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

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

Top interior designers weigh in on what to look for in a duvet cover or insert—and what it should ultimately cost.

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

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

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

Although the origins of terrazzo go back to ancient Egypt, the material as we know it today was developed by builders in Venice,...

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

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...

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

Embodied energy, gray water, black water, carbon footprint—the list of sustainable design terms goes on and on, and we're here to...

These expert insights will help you navigate the dos and don’ts of the remodel process.

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

To stop tossing and turning, you have to tune out the noise.

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

Colorado has faced epidemic levels of bark beetles.

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

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

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

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

Itching to take a crack at fixing up an old, run-down property? Read these renovation tips first.

Call it cable camouflage.

Let there be light—a lot of it.

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

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

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