The verdant spaces nominated for the Dwell Design Awards bring these biophilic homes to life.

The nominees for this year’s Dwell Design Awards are the epitome of style and function.

From the whimsical to the austerely beautiful, the contenders in this year’s Dwell Design Awards are singular sanctuaries.

The homes nominated for this year’s Dwell Design Awards represent the best in creative, context-driven design.

A mug reinvented 100 ways and a Bauhaus beehive are among the nominees in this year’s Dwell Design Awards.

The nominees for this year’s Dwell Design Awards may be petite, but they pack a big punch.

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Versatile and enduring, wood is a material that seems to work just about anywhere.

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Better your home's indoor/outdoor connection with one of these DIY deck kits.

Ah, the Golden State! From the mountains to the ocean, these California homes take modern architecture and design to the next...

Aptly named The Publishing House, a just-opened bed-and-breakfast in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood avoids the kitsch of...

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Less than an hour drive from Venice or Verona, La Mugletta is a modern B&B located in the Euganean Hills of Northern Italy.

The barren beauty of a desert landscape can be a source of inspiration for off-the-grid prefab living.

Humble in size but big on seaside views and low-key vibes, the beach bungalow is a classic staple of beachside culture across the...

Whether it's the sound of waves crashing on the shore, or its entrancing blue color, there is something so relaxing about being...

Don't just tile the bathroom floor: tile the walls and ceiling, too. No windows? No problem! Mirrored walls? Why not!

Lighting circumscribes a space, and therefore how we interpret ourself within that space.

From city apartments to vacation rentals and boutique hotels, a daring and creative use of colorful paint, textiles, and other...

Take a page from their books—these modern home libraries from the Dwell community are seriously impressive.

Homes that are characterized by bold, geometric shapes can create an eye-catching presence while also serving functional purposes.

While staircases are functional by nature, many architects use them as an opportunity to introduce a graphic design statement to...

If you've ever embarked on a renovation in California, you know how challenging the historic preservation laws can be.

Looking for a more intimate yet modern travel experience? Consider booking your next stay at a bed-and-breakfast, where you can...

Martha Thorne, executive director of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, selects the most groundbreaking structures of the last...

In these houses, "getting lit" takes on a more sober definition.

Out-of-the-box thinking led to the stunning transformations nominated for this year’s Dwell Design Awards.

The 1960 home by architects A. Quincy Jones and Frederick Emmons maintains many original details, including its signature...

I was serving on jury duty a few months ago, gazing out the window during an interminable discussion about the definition of...

Celebrate Earth Day with these off-grid homes that put sustainability first.

As metropolitan areas swell in size, smaller towns face diminishing populations and a shortage of talented workers.

These peaceful dwellings are a refuge for the body and mind.