We may spend the majority of our time inside, but the appeal of the outdoors is always there—and it’s full of surprising benefits...

A skylight might seem like a universally bright idea, but though it can be a great design feature, it isn’t without flaws of its...

A decades-long housing policy that segregated U.S. cities still plagues Black communities today.

Mairead Murphy of Maike Design renovates two matching houses on the same block in Brunswick East, imbuing each with its own...

Originally an ADU for aging parents, this cottage in Solano Canyon is at once lofty and snug.

Mobile cabinetry and thoughtful reuse turn a dilapidated industrial structure into a warm and creative home with open-ended...

Oversized windows frame picturesque city and water views, while soaring ceilings enhance the sense of space in this new...

The sleek lighting designs of Sabine Marcelis are capturing the attention of fashion houses and architecture firms alike.

Who knew the sport of skateboarding owed so much to Alvar Aalto?

This weekend the annual Maker Faire is taking place south of San Francisco at the San Mateo County Events Center.

Phase II of Dwell's Innovate it! design competition has ended.

Housed within the Palazzo Galli Tassi in the heart of Florence, Numeroventi is an artist residency, exhibition space, and loft...

Cities across the country are banning natural gas in new homes.

A compelling book details how John S. Chase impacted modernism through the low-slung Houston home he designed for his family with...

A rough-hewn A-frame in a snowscape or a tiny log shack by a lake—why off-grid, simple living has long captured the American...

With their main components manufactured in a factory and assembled on-site, prefab homes often cost less to build, offer a higher...

The 7,617-square-foot home in Barrington Hills, Illinois, sits on a 5.3-acre lot complete with a large pool and kidney...

What first comes to mind when you think of the Scandinavian lifestyle? If it includes simplicity, comfort, and a connection to...

One of the benefits of prefabricated and modular buildings is that they leave minimal construction waste and can be built without...

Many of us are guilty of thinking of laundry rooms as unremarkable or unattractive parts of our home that don't require much...

We take a look back at Salone del Mobile's 2014 special exhibition—Where Architects Live—with a sneak peek into the personal...

Once a locker for a midnight loo, the bedside table has taken on a far sweeter function—and a score of forms for holding big...

We asked the best and brightest to set the record straight on what makes good (and bad) interior design.

On a budget but want a cool pad? Struggling with a small space? We chat up Maxwell Ryan, founder of the popular Apartment Therapy...