A look at the small reading nook located on the level between the bedroom and ground floor.

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Leo Marmol and Alisa Becket enjoy one of their home’s many outdoor spaces.

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One of Clinton's many screenprints.

Works on so many levels.

Bathroom of the Freunde von Freunden X Vitra Apartment Hanging plants and an open shower accentuate the bathroom’s light, airy layout. Sink by Alape, shower and fixtures by Dallmer and Dornbracht. Photo by Steve Herud

An elongated BoConcept sofa in many colors and fabrics.

The Weiners sit in one of the many large window bays, showing how the reused truck bodies look from within.

In Italia, the horned cows say ‘MU!’ This strange—and strangely enthusiastic—beast was my favorite bit of street art in Venice, caught along one of the many (many many many) canals.

2x Glass Bowl by Assembly Broken glass shards are embedded—and blunted—in this deceptively safe bowl that’s mouth-blown, molded, cut, and polished.

Anna Lynett Moss and Farrah Sit unveiled two glass tables and two leather-and-metal chairs at NYC Design Week 2015.

Like New York City, the fair is organized as a grid of blocks, punctuated by open spaces that provide places of social interaction. Also meant to combat "fair fatigue," Bade Stageberg Cox's L x W x D benches, extraordinarily simple in geometry, are "activated" only once they are populated by people sitting, lounging, or reclining on them.

The living area features a Le Bombole ’07 sofa by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, a Chieftan chair by Finn Juhl, and a rotating hanging stove by FireOrb. The poufs are by Tazi Designs.

The kitchen has many custom touches, like this inset knife holder built into the countertop.

One of the many House Cafes designed by Autoban.

Available in the Dwell store, Avoca Mill's handwoven wool and mohair Ombre Throw for Avoca draws its shade from the purple tones of Irish heather.

A C-Frame catamaran currently docked in Prague’s Holesovice neighborhood, Port X is a buoyant dwelling for modular, modern living. Prague’s Atelier SAD finished the concept last fall, collaborating with a company that develops sailing boats to fabricate its curved exterior.

“It’s oriented for the river," says architect Adam Jirkal. “It doesn’t have an engine. We wanted it to be as low to the water as possible, to really work with the water.”

Coffee and Tea Set, 1995-1996. Zaha Hadid (Iraqi, b. 1950). Sterling silver. Overall: 18 1/2 x 22 1/16 x 14 3/16 in, Tea Pot: 3 1/8 x 5 7/8 x 11 in, Coffee Pot: 3 15/16 x 3 9/16 x 11 in, Milk Jug: 2 3/4 x 7 7/8 x 3 9/16 in, Sugar Bowl: 2 3/4 x 3 9/16 x 3 15/16 in. Silver. Made by Sawaya & Moroni, Milan, Italy. Don't miss a word of Dwell! Download our FREE app from iTunes, friend us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter!

The square fountain at the courtyard's center is a modern rendition of a very traditional feature in many Middle Eastern homes.

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In many an alley I found walls and walls of graffiti.

The concept is adaptable for both land and sea.

The men's clothing gallery had many dapper duds.

Pre-chill the mug by leaving it in the freezer until you need to use it. Pour in a hot fresh-brewed pot, and the lining outside the stainless steel interior efficiently transfers the cold it stored up in the freezer to the hot beverage. If you’ve ever poured hot coffee over ice to try and achieve a similar effect, you can understand the value of avoiding dilution in the process.

With its unique shape and color, Benjamin Hubert's Spinning BH2 Pendant Light for & Tradition available in the Dwell store is head-turning. The whimsical curves of the lacquered aluminum and silicone lamp are bound to add levity to any room's palette.

At 5 inches tall and 6 inches in diameter, Ed and Kate Coleman's Freke Bowls are made for function as well as display. With their shape and bright colors, they add an unusual twist to everyday activities.

Not Your Average House Boat With a cost of roughly 55,000 euros per unit, and available for order later this year, the Port X home can be wired to survive off the grid.

The flexible concept can range from a one-person dwelling to a family-sized float with a 1076-square-foot floor plan and a 538-square-foot terrace.

Available to rent on Airbnb, the two-bedroom prefab house as a prototype for their pre-engineered IT House series and made an appearance in Dwell Magazine’s November 2008 issue.

X marks the spot with House Industries’ X Ornament. An expressive font, the X has an ornate quality that dresses up the design. In addition to capturing the letter itself, the X also represents a kiss, making this a sweet token for a loved one.