Our 25th Anniversary Issue
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We look back on the 25 most important homes of the century so far, plus new houses in Mexico City, Tokyo, Buenos Aires, and more.
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Our 25th Anniversary Issue Is Here
To celebrate, we’ve put together a list of the 25 most important houses of the past 25 years, and we’re also looking ahead with our annual list of emerging designers shaping the...
By William Hanley - 10 months ago
How Shelter Magazines Evolved With America
The rise of the genre in the U.S. is a unique snapshot of the nation’s changing relationship with its homes.
The Dwell 24: Meet This Year’s Best Emerging Designers
Cactus-inspired lamps, a miniature library, and phallic-focused ceramics are just some of the creations of our annual lineup of the world’s most exciting rising talent.
What Is a “Dwell Home,” Really?
Over the past 25 years, we’ve featured thousands of homes, each with its own identity.
This Mexico City Artist’s Studio Is Wrapped in a Mesmerizing Brick Facade
Windows weave with masonry to create a serene live/work space in the garden of her family home.
They Bought a Weird Beach House—and Decided to Make It Weirder
Boxy expansions to a 1970s Cape Cod home preserve its quirks while making it more livable.
Budget Breakdown: He Designed and Built a Bright-Pink Duplex in Los Angeles for Less Than $400K
Acting as owner, builder, architect, and landscape designer, Hunter Knight created a two-unit residence that punches above its price point.
Rental Revamp: A Designer Cuts a Deal With His Landlord to Give His Buenos Aires Place a Rustic Reno
With carte blanche, Marcos Altgelt aimed for rough-and-ready sophistication.
The 25 Most Important Homes of the Past 25 Years
These are the houses that defined home design this century so far.
He Came Back to Japan With His Sights Set on One Thing—a Remarkable Home to Host His Art Collection
A former art dealer lightly renovated a box-shaped residence with operable screens that provide both openness and privacy.
Rammed Earth and Cactus Gel Make a Haven for a Family Outside Mexico City
Valle de Bravo was a Covid escape for the couple, but then they decided it was the perfect place to live in nature and raise their kids.
Why This Squeaky-Clean Sponge Collection Hasn’t Ever Touched the Dishes
Accessories impresario Calley Benoit Belli explains how she started seeking out the cleaning objects not for chores, but for decorating.
Launch Pad 2025
Annual New York exhibition Wanted Design’s Launch Pad program gives young studios the chance to pitch their products to established manufacturers. This year’s winners...
And the Winner of Our Best Seat in the House Contest Is…
Earlier this year, Dwell partnered with design studio and furniture manufacturer Vesta Home to find the next iconic lounge chair. Here it is.
Keeping It Easy
Designer Dabito’s first custom home tames even the steamiest New Orleans summers.
A Proven Process
For more than 80 years, Lindal has helped homeowners across North America bring their dream homes to life.
A Fresh Fit
This sleek home in the Chicago suburbs stays rooted in its historic neighborhood but is built for the future.