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

Hint: layered lighting can work wonders.

Is that office setup on your dining room table really working?

Let there be light—a lot of it.

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

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

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Can lights can be mood killers, but there are ways to mellow them out.

So you can take the perfect shelfie.

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

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

See if you check off all the boxes when it comes to creating an eco-friendly household.

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

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Antique rug, meet postmodern chair.

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

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

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

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

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

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