The Alexander Construction Company made Palm Springs living accessible to the masses.

Cultivate a sunny state of mind with these pieces that channel Palm Springs’ brand of midcentury modernism.

The Kaufmann Desert House was meticulously restored by Marmol Radziner in the 1990s—and now it’s up for grabs.

Housed within the Palazzo Galli Tassi in the heart of Florence, Numeroventi is an artist residency, exhibition space, and loft...

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

Who knew the sport of skateboarding owed so much to Alvar Aalto?

Cities across the country are banning natural gas in new homes.

Known for his stripped-back approach to home design, RIBA award-winning architect Piers Taylor focuses more on light and space...

It's no secret that Frank Lloyd Wright has received his fair share of coverage over the years at Dwell—and rightfully so,...

A New Jersey property’s dark rooms and halls get a refresh that embraces a Scandinavian approach to design.

A compelling book details how John S. Chase impacted modernism through the low-slung Houston home he designed for his family with...

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...

Designed by CoXist Studio, the two-level residence pairs light and dark wood with custom tile and serene outdoor spaces.

The refreshed flat is located at the Perrenoud, a 1901 building with an original stained-glass atrium, onyx fireplace, and the...

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...

Whether it’s Murano or Czech crystal, there’s a beloved form out there that’s right for you.

With their property rental business "I Am Sicily" in mind, architects Francesco Moncada and Mafalda Rangel turned a dilapidated...

British artist Maisie Broadhead elevates the nuisance of an unsightly lamp cord to over-the-mantel art with this clever bit of...

A night out at the local library, especially for a Friends of the Library talk, never sounded so good as when James Fox took over...

The perforated metal screens that cover Charles Gaines and Roxana Landaverde’s house pay homage to the grids found in Charles’s...

We asked the best and brightest to set the record straight on what makes good (and bad) interior design.

With their main components manufactured in a factory and assembled on-site, prefab homes often cost less to build, offer a higher...

What first comes to mind when you think of the Scandinavian lifestyle? If it includes simplicity, comfort, and a connection to...

One of the benefits of prefabricated and modular buildings is that they leave minimal construction waste and can be built without...

Many of us are guilty of thinking of laundry rooms as unremarkable or unattractive parts of our home that don't require much...

We take a look back at Salone del Mobile's 2014 special exhibition—Where Architects Live—with a sneak peek into the personal...

Once a locker for a midnight loo, the bedside table has taken on a far sweeter function—and a score of forms for holding big...

On a budget but want a cool pad? Struggling with a small space? We chat up Maxwell Ryan, founder of the popular Apartment Therapy...

As the family pet has morphed into the “fur baby,” designers are making washing the dog easier—and more beautiful.

For Zhekai Zhang and Keren Wang, the pair behind Studio Kae, imperfection is often the desired outcome.

Representing the architectural eclecticism of L.A.’s west side, the five homes selected for day one of the Dwell Los Angeles Home...

Fact #1: New Yorkers are more allergic to bridges and tunnels than plants and trees.

The Melbourne beachside suburb of Sandringham is filled with period houses such as this Edwardian timber home—but this one has...

Both in San Francisco’s Diamond Heights neighborhood, these two exemplary Eichlers are shining examples of the prolific...

These thoughtfully designed outbuildings exhibit how the utilitarian backyard shed can be adapted for work, storage, and living.

You don’t have to look far to find a host of experienced designers and builders of prefab homes in the Golden State.