Scandinavia Graces the Catskills
New York's growing epicenter for design inspiration is less Meatpacking District or even Williamsburg as of late.
A Modern Mountain Lodge That Will Make You Love Winter Like Never Before
The cultural renaissance that continues to thrive in New York’s Hudson Valley extends its reach to the Catskills with an eclectic...
A Modern Finnish Villa That Grows Out of a Seaside Cliff
Helsinki-based architecture studio Mer Arkkitehdit nestles a monochromatic villa among the trees in the 19th-century seaside town...
7 Best Houses You Can Rent in the Catskills This Holiday Season
Located just 100 miles north of New York City, the Catskills has long been a go-to destination for city dwellers.
A Prefab Passive House Takes Root in the Catskills
Assembled in just two weeks, the idyllic retreat near Woodstock, New York, realizes a couple’s dream of rural living.
A 1960s Gem With Original Details Graces the L.A. Market at $1.35M
Designed by acclaimed architect Doug Rucker, the post-and-beam dwelling was the pilot house for the Roy Rogers Estates enclave in...
An Art Deco–Inspired Extension Graces a 1930s Cottage in Melbourne
Navigating a tricky site, Mihaly Slocombe turns a lackluster cottage into a luminous, eco-friendly family home.
Two Designers Create a Small but Luxe Retreat in the Catskills
A jewel-like home rises on a six-acre site in rural New York.
Five Modular Cabins Form a Sculptural Catskill Abode
To create a more intimate setting, a 2,200-square-foot home is comprised of smaller cabin-like spaces.
Journey by Design: Sunrise Ruffalo’s Guide to the Catskills
The design boutique owner shares her and husband Mark Ruffalo’s favorite haunts in the Catskills hamlet of Narrowsburg, New York.
Experience the Serenity of the Catskills With This Off-Grid Shipping Container Cabin
Located two hours north of New York City, this shipping container cabin boasts sustainable design and cozy glamping comforts.
In the Idyllic Catskills, Designers Take Homes From Rickety to Ravishing
Lured by the siren call of the mountains, these New Yorkers wield hammer and nail to tackle the region’s fixer-uppers.
A Cozy A-Frame Lodge in the Catskills Is an Ideal Weekend Getaway
Built in 1962 as a modern escape for city dwellers, the Woodhouse Lodge in the Catskills is perfect for a weekend upstate.
A Designer’s Catskills Home Wears a Shou Sugi Ban Skin
The light box also features well-placed windows that keep temperatures in check and views unobstructed.
Before & After: A Creative Couple Revive a 1950s Cabin in the Catskills
Black cedar siding gives way to bright interiors in the idyllic Highland Bungalow.
The Cofounders of Den, a DIY Cabin Startup, Share a Peek Into Their Catskills Retreat
The husband-and-wife duo use their home as both a weekend getaway and laboratory for their business.
Budget Breakdown: Weekend DIYers Renovate a Dated Catskills Retreat For $201K
New York City–based couple Danielle and Ely Franko share the renovation budget for the Hunter Greenhouse, a 1971 Catskills home...
A Home Improvement Expert Creates a Rustic Four-Season Home in the Catskills
Designer and developer Anthony Carrino transformed a 1960s stone farmhouse in upstate New York into idyllic indoor/outdoor living.
Before & After: A Designer Turns an Ugly Duckling Into a Luminous Catskills Retreat
Unexpectedly facing the renovation alone, a Brooklyn-based DIYer rallies the help of her friends to transform a dated home.
Before & After: An Architect Peps Up Her Midcentury Chalet in the Catskills
Azin Valy of I-Beam Design turns a 1965 fixer-upper in White Lake, New York, into a rural retreat for her and her husband.
In the Catskills, a Textile Artist and Designer Creates Dyes From Her Own Garden
Christi Johnson might be best known for stylishly embroidering vintage garments.
Nature’s Graces
With the lightness and imagination of origami and the mathematical exactitude of digital design, this open-air chapel invites all...
Legendary Architect Steven Holl’s Y House in the Catskills Hits the Market For $1.6M
This luminous home branches out like a forked stick—and it comes with 33 acres of pristine mountain wilderness.
Budget Breakdown: A DIY Couple Turn an Aging Barn House Into a Dreamy Catskills Getaway for $55.6K
Undeterred by the pandemic—and with their one-year-old daughter in tow—Danielle and Ely Franko spend seven months overhauling a...
A House in the Catskills Hovers Over the Landscape
A pair of eco-minded architects build a house on a platform in the Catskills watershed.
Before & After: This Accessible Catskills Retreat Brings Together Three Generations of Family
Designer Fauzia Khanani of Studio For revises a ’70s ranch house to provide independence for the homeowners’ daughter, who uses a...
A Family’s Matte Black A-Frame Becomes More Than a Weekend Getaway
This striking, 1,800-square-foot cabin in the Catskills is a study in contrast.
This Three-Story Home in the Catskills Is Modeled After a Watchtower
Dwell held a contest to find the next must-visit listing on Airbnb, and this is it—introducing the Hudson Lookout.
A Dreamy Farmhouse at the Foot of the Catskills Seeks $3.8M
Set on 41 acres in upstate New York, this culinary farmstead features a greenhouse dining room and a “MasterChef”-worthy kitchen.
A Family Aces the Remodel of a Cute Schoolhouse in the Catskills
The ’70s building set them up for success in creating a rustic-chic home on five acres in the country.
Jaime Hayon Reimagines a Room in an Iconic Copenhagen Hotel
In 1958, Arne Jacobsen designed the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen—an emblem of midcentury Scandinavia.
A Centuries-Old “Floating Farmhouse” Lists for $2.9M in the Catskills
The 3,400-square-foot home in Eldred, New York—originally featured in Dwell in 2012—is seeking a new owner after an extensive...
For $895K, You Can Scoop Up a Slice of Scandinavia in the Rocky Mountains
Dubbed the Nordic Retreat, this little 1920s cottage is packed with minimalist charm.
Out of Town
The modern country escape a New York City couple builds in the Catskill Mountains quickly becomes home base
Refreshing This 1930s Catskills Cabin Made It Just the Right Amount of Rustic
Timber cladding brushed with non-toxic finishes, exposed fixtures and fittings, and a suite of electric appliances renew the...
18 Brilliant Barn Conversions That Merge Past and Present
Despite their humble origins, these converted barns are anything but ordinary.

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