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.

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

When the San Francisco firm l'oro began designing a family home in Mill Valley, California, they challenged themselves to create...

Traditions collide in Los Angeles when architect Jeremy Levine hotwires SoCal Spanish with international haute-moderne.

Staying in a short-term rental home in Los Angeles gives you the opportunity to live like a local in the City of Angels.

Renovated and expanded by Godfredsen-Sigal Architects, the two-story residence has no shortage of inspiring, light-filled spaces.

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...

When you’re staying at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in Brooklyn Bridge Park, it’s difficult to leave your room.

With a varied portfolio that includes projects ranging from the Airbnb headquarters to a contemporary parking garage in San...

Designed by Pierre Koenig in 1954, this iconic L.A. house was carefully restored to pay homage to the Koenig's distinctive style.

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...

Get a great night’s sleep with these über-comfy mattresses, all except one priced at less than $1,000 for a queen.

Here are the extraordinary prefabs that made the biggest splash this year.

This 1954 post-and-beam residence in Glendale, California, has undergone a considered renovation by Levitt Halsey Design and...

Veneer Designs brings a “blank ’90s box” into the 21st century.

Sensational, stylish, and startlingly unique—this year’s most popular homes submitted by the Dwell community are a cut above.

Designed by acclaimed architect Richard Dorman, this 1959 home is packed with midcentury charm.

Serving as an art studio/residence for artist Rebecca DiDomenico, Swoon Art House has been built from 100-percent renewable...

The end of the year is the perfect time to celebrate change and renewal.

Surrounded by nature, but just minutes from Beverly Hills.

A landmarked main residence and cottage in Mount Washington offer a woodsy retreat from the city.

Listed for the third time since its construction, this midcentury gem will transport you back in time.

Preview the Editor’s Letter from our January/February issue, written by Dwell founder and CEO Lara Deam.

The charming 1910 home boasts a sage-green exterior and a sustainably landscaped yard that supports the local ecologies of...

Whether you consider it democracy at work or architectural sacrilege, the online retailer houseplans.com has begun selling...

Or is one house better than two? For Santa Monica–based architect Jesse Bornstein and his family, both are true.

Sambuca, on the Italian island of Sicily, hopes to attract investment in its beautiful but crumbling architecture with the...

The husband-and-wife design team mix antiques with eclectic, home-spun goods.

The owners of a beloved housewares boutique upsize and remodel their home in Venice.

Architect Dong-Ping Wong, who recently made headlines for vocalizing concerns about whether + POOL will be accessible to...

Vaulted ceilings, meticulous built-ins, and a sense of pared-back restraint help solve the visual identity crisis—and structural...

A literary couple embrace the quirks of a California modernist. Twice.

Built in 1907, the breezy residence has a spacious front terrace and a lush backyard with an elevated deck.