A new glass block facade breathes new life into a dilapidated brick house near Ho Chi Minh City.

This minimalist Montreal pad relies on exposed brick and glass partitions to create continuity between spaces.

Carved out of a 100-year-old building, this airy pad stylishly blends the past and the present.

Studio Bracket Architects turn a 1949 International Style home into an ideal escape for a couple who collect pre-war American...

An artist takes an unorthodox approach to the renovation of a century-old residence in Seattle.

VonDalwig Architecture fills a lower-level Brooklyn residence with light and garden views.

Walls of glass, a full-length skylight, and a floating staircase keep this MAK Studio–designed house feeling sunny and airy.

The updated 1968 residence by developer Robert Rummer—known as “Oregon’s answer to Eichler”—features an open-air atrium inspired...

Architect and furniture designer Alejandro Sticotti invites us inside his Palermo showroom and studio.

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A dramatic cantilever isn’t the only striking aspect of this Sydney home—carefully framed views and an incredible outdoor shower...

A new, light-filled family room connects an Edwardian-era home to the garden.

A historic home in Belgium breathes new life with an airy atmosphere and subtle pops of color.

The last time this Eagle Rock home and guesthouse were on the market was back in 1969—when it sold for $29,500.

This midcentury gem comes with curb appeal in spades—plus an extra-large master bedroom suite.

A strategic rewire enhances a spec house’s gut renovation.

After purchasing the row house in 2009, the nine-time Grammy winner treated it to several upgrades, including an unconventional...

Risa Boyer Architecture revitalizes a 1955 home with fresh interiors and a covered patio for lounging in every season, rain or...

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Not only are these homes located in breathtaking places, but they also champion intriguing, open-floor plans.

Set on Lake Rummelsburg is a modern floating home that features wraparound windows, offering spectacular views of Berlin.

When it comes to creating an indoor/outdoor feeling in your home, a set of floor-to-ceiling windows is the key ingredient to...

Putting a spin on the traditional Japanese doma, a dirt floor extends throughout this home, forging an ever-changing...

Stripped to its basic elements—no walls, only curtains to divide the living spaces—this colorful flat is inspired by Marcel...

Think outside the rectangle with these space-efficient shipping container designs.

In the Andes, architect Sergio Araneda creates an ecological refuge that embraces the surrounding woods and treads lightly on the...

Studio Puisto Architects craft a calming retreat for nature lovers in a secluded Finnish forest.

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Illuminate your living room with these Dwell-approved lights that provide good design without a hefty price tag.

These interior layouts make the most of their seaside settings.

Behind a modest brick exterior in Kensington, an expansive contemporary home built half underground is full of light, color, and...

A new mezzanine cleverly divides the ground floor of this apartment into a double-height living area and a music studio for less...

A family’s sunny spirit defines a radiant extension with bold design choices.

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