Michael Beirut at the Cooper-Hewitt
This week at the Cooper-Hewitt is National Design Week, designated by the museum as a week of focus on the ways design enriches...
A Delightfully Simple Micro-Flat in Beirut Inspires Calm
Named “The Shoebox,” this tiny space maximizes charm and efficiency—all within 176 square feet.
Inside Our Striking MyDomaine Office in Los Angeles
In order to create thought-provoking content and cutting-edge ideas, you first need inspirational surroundings to stimulate the...
Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum Renovation
We'll discuss the museum's total renovation at Dwell on Design NY.
George Michael’s Frank Lloyd Wright–Inspired Former Estate Hits the Market For $6M
Perched above the American Riviera, this unique Wright-inspired home with stunning views is an exercise in organic architecture.
Hood Century Founder Jerald Cooper Is Harnessing Instagram Clout for a New Preservation Movement
Leveraging hip-hop and hype culture, the talent booker–turned–preservationist angles to get more Black people engaged with, and...
Cooper Hewitt Creates an Immersive Utopia at the First London Design Biennale
Cooper Hewitt’s Immersion Room, an interactive showcase of wallpapers dating back to the 18th century, will represent the United...
At $265K, Michael Graves’s First Commission Is a Bargain
The four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath residence features bright, white interiors and an original mural by Graves himself.
Michael Douglas Lists His Palatial Mallorca Estate For $32.7M
Sitting on 190 acres, the sprawling seaside villa comes with seven buildings, a wine cellar, a multimedia lounge, and a luxe spa.
A Vivid, Hand-Shaped Home Holds an Extended Family in Upstate New York
A couple, their kids, and two sets of grandparents share a boldly imagined house in upstate New York.
Ask the Expert: Gift-Buying Tips from Caroline Baumann of Cooper Hewitt
The director of the Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum lists her favorite belongings and gifts.
Michael Jordan Lists His Palatial Park City Home for $7.5M
Here’s your chance to “Be Like Mike”—or at least take a peek inside his Utah pad.
You Don’t Need to Be an Architect to Take Michael Sorkin’s Advice
A new posthumous book compiles the renowned architecture critic’s lifelong learnings—like how to cut an elegant section, or the...
Design Democratizer Bobby Berk’s Eureka Moment With a Humble Toaster
For interior designer Bobby Berk, a chance encounter with a toaster in a big-box store changed everything.
Michael and Eva Chow’s Former Mansion in Los Angeles Asks $70M
Located just down the street from the Playboy Mansion, this extravagant estate features gallery-like living spaces and a...
Jerry Bruckheimer’s Former Hollywood Hills Midcentury Home Asks $7M
The 1960s home received a total overhaul by L.A.–based design collective Commune.
The Craft of the Master Cooper
Master Cooper Ramiro Herrera on what it takes to make a wine barrel.
16 Essential Design Events to Catch This Fall
Available to view virtually or at a safe social distance, these fairs, exhibitions, talks, and tours should be on your calendar.
Architect Michael Haverland’s Celebrated Glass House Hits the Market in East Hampton at $5M
Bordering a six-acre nature preserve, the timeless home has a saltwater lap pool, a travertine patio, and a detached...
A Seattle Musician Improvises During the Pandemic by Building Out His Own Backyard Cottage
Starting with a design from prefab builder NODE, musician Michael Lerner relies on YouTube tutorials and perseverance to complete...
6 Outdoor Projects That Showcase the Wonders of Sustainable Redwood
Whether it’s used to build simple landscaping structures or an elaborate deck, the revered cinnamon-hued wood is famously long...
From Textiles and Scents, to Posters and a 3D-Printed Pavilion, the Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial Ponders Beauty
Curator Ellen Lupton walks us through a few of the highlights from "Beauty," the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum’s...
A Working Farm in North Carolina Is Capped by a Cozy Modern Farmhouse
This cypress-clad dwelling nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Appalachia was a family affair.
Budget Breakdown: A Creative Couple in Minneapolis Build a Multipurpose Backyard Studio For $18K
The 195-square-foot, shingled studio includes a library, reading nook, and workstation—and it’s DIY inside and out.
A Rustic-Modern Cabin Inspired by Japanese Bungalows and Shou Sugi Ban
This mountain retreat’s design is Appalachian by way of Japan.
The Dwell 24: Richard Yasmine
Beirut-based designer Richard Yasmine creates furniture and objects inspired by his Lebanese heritage.
Detroit’s Siren Hotel Has the Perfect Terrazzo Bathrooms—And They’re Easy to Recreate at Home
These jewel-toned bathrooms are a love letter to the beauty and buzz of Motor City.
Queen of the Curve: 18 Influential Works by Zaha Hadid
When Zaha Hadid passed away in March 2016, she left the world of architecture with an irreplaceable legacy.
Designer to Know: Saturday Green
Inspired by their favorite day of the week, Saturday Green is a female-led collective of textile designers who recently launched...
Before & After: A Nashville Midcentury Now Gleams With Natural Light
Renovated for the first time since it was built in 1955, a Nashville home is updated to meet modern demands while staying true to...
Bradley Cooper’s Verdant Venice Bungalow Surfaces for $2.4M
Set behind tall hedges and wrapped in ivy, the A-lister’s former home is a plant lover’s paradise.
This Eclectic Beach Bungalow on Fire Island Was Saved After Sandy
Two of the worst hurricanes in New York history bookend the saga of a Saltaire cottage.
An Industrial-Style Home Rises Next to a Derelict Apple-Processing Warehouse
Seattle-based firm Best Practice Architecture designs a two-story, shed-roofed residence in Washington that nods to the site’s...
Design Cities: Athens, Greece
Designer Stamos Michael explains how one of the world's oldest cities is experiencing a cultural rebirth fueled by young artists.
An Award-Winning Home in the Hollywood Hills Is Up for Grabs at $4.2M
Deronda Residence, designed by local firm Space International, earned the Los Angeles Architectural Award in 2012 for its “gentle...
A Tattered Brooklyn Brownstone Is Brought Back to Life With Big Doses of Color
Michael K. Chen Architecture resuscitates a Clinton Hill residence by restoring its historic details and applying bold hues...

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