Modern home offices are varied. Some of us use our kitchen tables, dedicated home offices, or even our beds to be our offices. Here we show some great solutions.

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15 Stylish Desks to Elevate Your Home Office
From a classic Ikea number to a wood table from Floyd, there’s a hardworking option to suit every style and budget.
How to Create the Best Home Office for Your Living Situation
Whether you’re battling noise or are short on space, these guides can turn your office into a distraction-free zone.
12 Functional Modern Home Libraries
It's often said that rooms are furnished by books.
30 Modern Home Office Ideas You Should Put to Work
Upgrade your live/work situation with these creative home office designs that suit a variety of needs.
An Architect Turns His Victorian Home Into a Sun-Drenched Live/Work Space
In an attempt to beat the winter blues and improve his work/life balance, Australian architect Andrew Maynard combines his home...
8 Best Dwell Penthouses
One of the best aspects of living in a high-rise in the middle of the city is the spectacular view you may be able to enjoy.
Dwell Picks: 8 of Our Favorite Home Office Essentials That Do Work
Tune up your workspace this fall with these beloved picks from our team.
Explore 12 of Our Favorite Homes in Portland
Known for its natural beauty and rich culture, Portland has become a proud hub of architectural excellence.
Gifts for Home Bakers That Start at Just $12
Sourdough savants, this one’s for you.
12 Comfortable and Stylish Black Desk Chairs That Will Elevate Your Workspace
Keep it classic with these sophisticated additions to your home office.
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Earth Work
A French architecture firm carves out an earthen shroud for the modern extension of a home located in the foothills of the...
Here Are Four Places to Rent Stylish Furniture for Your Best Work-From-Home Setup
Eventually, we will return to our offices.
Made in America: Make It Work (From Home)
Has your home office been working overtime? It's time to give it a promotion.
12 Creative Ways to Use Tile in Your Home
Want to add a pop of color to your kitchen backsplash or redesign your shower with a cool pattern? Well, we have a solution for...
12 Mediterranean Homes That Are the Antidote to Mid-Winter Blues
Awash in sun and relaxed in feel, these Mediterranean homes are the stuff of dreams.
12 Striking Examples of Clerestory Windows in Modern Homes
The term "clerestory" is applicable to Egyptian temples, where the lighting of the hall of columns was obtained over the stone...
9 Best Homes With Interesting Screened Facades
If you're looking for a way to make a bold architectural statement from the outside of your home, an experimental screen-like...
12 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Rental Home
These easy, effective ways to improve your rented home can be tackled in less than a day—and are budget-friendly to boot.
Best Desked
Although we shouldn’t admit it, the Dwell reception area doesn’t always resemble the best of modern design.
This Home in the Ontario Wilderness Is 12 Miles From the Nearest Powerline
An architect designing hospitals in Rwanda first brought sustainability to a lakeside dwelling in Ontario.
50 Best Midcentury Home Renovations That Honor Their Roots
Saved from demolition, stripped of awkward alterations, and faithfully restored, these rehabbed homes prove how timeless...
12 Inspiring Tiny Homes That Were Entirely DIY’ed
The owners of these micro houses dreamed big and built small.
A Hudson Valley Home’s Renovation Is Guided by Its Best Midcentury Feature
High on the east bank of New York's Hudson River, a special midcentury home receives a stunning renovation inspired by the...
25 Best Modern Bathroom Vanities for Your Home
Create your own personal oasis with 25 of the best modern bathroom vanities that fuse form and function.
9 of the Best Prefab Home Companies in Los Angeles
These nine Los Angeles–based prefab companies are pushing the boundaries of beautiful residential design.
Small Space Live/Work Box Home in Japan
This flower shop, art gallery, and home for two looks like the simplest of cubes.
Arm Your Home With the Best Security Systems of 2020
Keep an eye on comings and goings with a reliable home security system that complements your space.
The Best Halloween Home Decor Is Spooky—Yet Sophisticated
These frightfully festive selections won't give you the heebie-jeebies.
5 of the Best-Looking Home Security Systems Out There
It’s common for homeowners to come to the realization that although they want to protect their homes from burglaries and similar...
10 Best Modern Homes in Venice Beach, California
As a buzzing seaside town known for its bohemian spirit, lively boardwalk, funky boutiques, and picturesque canals, Venice Beach...

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