Leave it to Beavers
It’s not unusual for New Yorkers to have problems with their neighbors; after all, many a co-op brawl has started over a little...
The Power of Design
Preview the Editor’s Letter from our January/February issue, written by Dwell founder and CEO Lara Deam.
A Revamped Estate in the English Countryside Asks $2.3M
A former vicarage, this renovated, 19th-century residence in Cornwall boasts old-meets-new interiors.
This Island Retreat in the Netherlands Flexes the Power of Prefab
Designed by Orange Architects, the compact, energy-efficient home features open and airy interiors that can instantly be adjusted...
The Power of Color and What Each Shade Is Best For
Color is a design superpower that can make a small room appear larger, or an expansive space feel intimate and cozy.
A New Study Shows the Power of Natural Light
How does daylight affect happiness and well-being? Marvin decided to find out.
An Old Garden Inspires a Passive House in the English Countryside
London firm McLean Quinlan built out from a dilapidated brick wall that once enclosed a garden, creating an energy-efficient home...
An Idyllic “Glass Barn” in the English Countryside Asks £2.3M
The sleek farmhouse by architect John Bullock frames riveting views in East Sussex.
An English Arts and Crafts Home Becomes Delightfully Modernized
In the rural town of Farnham, England, two interior designers restore a historic property into their own dream home by embracing...
This Darling Converted Barn in an English Village Seeks £980K
Located in a town of 300, Scythe Barn is nothing short of picturesque with stacked stone walls and its own glass greenhouse.
An Updated, Eco-Friendly English Cottage Is Listed For $881K
This quaint cottage in the English countryside has been thoughtfully renovated and extended to house an array of modern,...
Escape to the English Countryside in This Bucolic, $1.4M Stone House
Designed in the 1950s, the home’s timber-clad interior has expansive windows that frame views of a picturesque garden.
This Minimalist, Solar-Powered Home Is a True Desert Oasis
Designed to amplify connections with the desert, a low-lying courtyard house nestles into the landscape.
You Won’t Want to Leave This Cozy Cabin in New Zealand
An Australian couple build a small cabin retreat in New Zealand for their family—then decide to make it available to rent for the...
This Little Apartment in New York Unleashes the Power of Pegs
New storage, clever furniture, and lots of pegboards help a New York attorney get organized.
This Solar-Powered Prefab in Seattle Raises the Bar for Sustainability
A NODE prefab, Solar Studio in West Seattle produces 100 percent of its own energy—and rental income for its eco-conscious owner.
This Timber-Clad Brazilian Home Is 100% Powered by the Sun
Located on the southeast coast of Brazil in the surfer's paradise of Ubatuba, this sustainably constructed home embraces its lush...
This Battery-Powered House Never Runs Out of Juice
A high-tech house in rural Finland offers a family a place to recharge—in more ways than one.
7 Efficient Prefabs That Prove the Power of Modular Design
Resolution:4 Architecture creates astounding prefabricated homes that are tailored to their sites and the unique needs of their...
Vancouver’s Botanist Restaurant Updates the Power Lunch
Surrounded by snowy mountains and perched oceanside, even Vancouver’s business district manages to be idyllic.
Kick Back in This Tiny, Solar-Powered Houseboat For $61K
Compact in size—yet big on comfort—this well-crafted micro-home is a luxurious way to experience the water.
A 1960s English Deckhouse Returns to Its Original Glory
A design-minded pair ensures that their tiny seaside getaway on stilts in Hampshire, England, is shipshape.
A Converted 19th-Century Church in the English Countryside Asks $923K
The former Baptist church is now an airy, riverside home that spans the old chapel and meeting house.
A Modern English Country House Inspired by Local Agricultural Traditions
Tour an incredible country estate in Kent, England, that takes after traditional hop-drying towers and was just named the 2017...
A Fire-Resistant Home on Tricky Terrain Taps Into the Power of Prefab
Packed with off-grid tech, the partially prefabricated Waterfall Residence soaks up stunning views of Carmel Valley.
A Farmhouse-Inspired Home in the Hudson Valley Taps Into the Power of Prefab
Lake|Flato harnesses prefab design to construct an award-winning weekend retreat in just eight months.
This Solar-Powered Prefab in Portland Was Set Up in Four Hours
A software developer adds a prefabricated shed by Drop Structures to his Oregon campground.
This Idyllic Wisconsin Farmhouse Looks Like a Set of Old English Cottages
Set on a hill overlooking rolling farmland, this expansive home combines historic architecture with contemporary design.
This Designer Is Changing Architecture Education With a Solar-Powered Mobile Classroom
Maya Bird-Murphy, founder of Chicago Mobile Makers, converted a Postal Service truck into a pop-up design classroom for...
6 Simple Ways to Boost Your Bathroom With Plant Power
At a time when stress levels are rising, adding a touch of greenery to the bathroom can elevate both your space and your mood.
An Old Power Station in Melbourne is Transformed Into A Modern Tiered Restaurant
A former power station on the western edge of Melbourne’s city centre has been repurposed into a dining destination with six new...
Top 5 Small Spaces of the Week With Serious Star Power
From modern sheds and tiny cabins to detached dwellings, we're spotlighting our favorite small spaces from the Dwell community...

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