The radiant space in Emeryville features 19-foot ceilings, exposed wood beams, and a gabled skylight.

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Breeze-blocks, perforated concrete blocks, cinder blocks, cobogó, or even decorative terra-cotta bricks: call them what you will,...

Color has a unique way of transforming a space when used creatively to draw attention or capture a mood.

As technology becomes smarter, the natural evolution is to connect devices in our homes to help us lead more comfortable, secure,...

We asked an early adopter to tell us what her top devices are.

The popular myth claims that cats have nine lives—well, what about a well-worn plank of wood?

Durable, low maintenance, and always beautiful, Western Red Cedar is showing up in exciting ways, proving it can enhance the...

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...

There’s something about brick that we just can’t enough of. It's earthy and natural, symmetrical and sturdy, timeless and...

If you feel like you're seeing all the same decorating ideas over and over and would rather take a fresh approach to your...

An intervention from a clever interior designer spares an old beach house on Fire Island, New York, from demolition.

For the non-minimalists among us, these playful interiors have been painted with every color on the palette.

These low-fuss products bring automation into your home without compromising on design.

Now that summer has officially started, temperatures are rising and air conditioners are cranked up—but that doesn’t mean you...

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Sleek, versatile, and customizable, track lights can add a “wow” factor to your kitchen without being overwhelming.

The story of the smart home has yet to be written—one early adopter explains why.

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Lightweight, affordable, and flexible, plywood has all the warmth of wood, while being perfect for prefab and modular...

Though marble is widely known for its old-school glamour, it can also bring some simple, modern luxury to a more contemporary...

George Smart, executive director of Triangle Modernist Archive, is a modern-day Lorax for modern-designed houses.

This week's top 5 homes focus on the beautiful design element, wood.

You may not have a green thumb, but thanks to technology, you can still grow your own herbs and vegetables.

The efficiency and aesthetics of prefab proved appealing to the owner of this Dwell Home, built on a rugged island off Canada’s...

Simple yet sophisticated, these new directions can help your space evolve.

The budget-friendly and versatile material is a popular choice for good reason.

Give your IKEA furniture a quick facelift with these DIY tips.

From birch, to pine, to oak, these modern kitchens incorporate wood in truly stunning ways.

This is not your grandmother’s wood paneling.

Cabinets, countertops, ceilings, and more—these modern kitchens embrace a natural palette.

Wood: what can't it do? These modern homes from the Dwell community utilize the sturdy material to a remarkable effect.

Glass blocks—the old-school square blocks of translucent glass found in many buildings constructed from the 1940s through the...