The kitchen is the heart of your home—so choose a counter that works for your lifestyle and gets the job done the way you want.

How a firm foundation—in history, place, and atop an old rock wall—sets the tone for the Depot House’s next chapter

We used and abused seven eco-friendly countertops to investigate if they could stand the heat of Dwell’s kitchen.

These design-forward toaster ovens are the best things since sliced bread.

Warm, glossy, and earthy, wood countertops are decidedly beautiful, but they do require some upkeep.

Top designers dish on the best countertop materials for your kitchen—and their attendant price tags.

We break down the benefits and costs of laminate, wood, concrete, stainless steel, engineered quartz, granite, and marble.

Whether made of granite, wood, or quartzite, these intriguing modern kitchen countertops will inspire your next home improvement...

South of Mexico City, MA House by Cadaval & Solà-Morales is a stone, concrete, and glass structure that captures mountain views.

Bespoke joinery, elegant minimalism, and space-saving design imbue a contemporary country retreat with Japanese sensibilities.

Two steel structures expand a family's existing living area while embracing the calming effects of surrounding nature.

Casa JB, built near a stone quarry, incorporates the rocky terrain into its design.

Watch our video and follow this step-by-step guide to build your own bluestone fire pit.

A clever renovation transforms an irregularly shaped dwelling in Trequanda, Italy, into a tiny retreat that's bursting with...

House of Secret Gardens in Ahmedabad is a monolithic home interrupted by cooling gardens and pools.

Architect Jean-Luc Etienne updates an old stone cottage near the coast of Brittany, France, with a glass extension and Vipp...

Designed in the 1950s, the home’s timber-clad interior has expansive windows that frame views of a picturesque garden.