The LAMI Chair
Javier Cristiani's LAMI chair, which was unveiled at last Spring's ICFF, now has a family: an ottoman, a side table and a coffee...
Construction Diary: A Serene Desert Hideaway Is Part Rental, Part Designer Showcase
Billed as a design retreat, Casa Mami in Pioneertown, California, hosts visitors at the edge of Joshua Tree National Park—then...
Rising From the Ruins: Homes Built on Architectural Remains
While the English word ruin comes from the Latin "ruina"—meaning “destruction” or “downfall”—ruins can be the literal and...
Construction Diary: A Spanish Craftsman Home in L.A. Gets Freshened Up for a Lucky Buyer
Working Holiday Studio enlists their favorite brands to help upgrade a Silver Lake craftsman that’s now a hot property.
Grab Your Friends and Escape to a Remote Cabin Cluster on a Norwegian Island
Weary city dwellers can find serenity in this array of cabins on the Norwegian archipelago of Fleinvær, where the Northern Lights...
A Remote Micro Resort in Finland Comprises a Trio of Timber-Clad Prefab Villas
Studio Puisto Architects devise prefabricated modular units that join together and blend with the surrounding forest in Hyvinkää,...
A Platform for Living
Setsumasa and Mami Kobayashi’s weekend retreat, two and a half hours northwest of Tokyo, is “an arresting concept,” photographer...
We Asked Five Chefs to Eliminate Everything Except Their Desert-Island Ingredients
And the keepers reveal the key to their cooking.
Ikea’s Latest Assembly Instructions Help You Upcycle Their Most Popular Products
The flat-pack furniture giant is encouraging people to repurpose old purchases—think birdhouses from salad bowls, and hanging...
TikTok Phenom Jon Kung on Why They Love Induction Over Gas
One of the Internet’s favorite chefs makes the case for putting out the flame—and shares one of their favorite new recipes.
10 Modern Wedding Venues That Will Make Your Big Day Unforgettable
Honor your love for design—and each other—in one of these extraordinary wedding venues in the U.S. and beyond.
Can Empty Offices and Hotels Help Alleviate the Housing Crisis?
Across the country, the pandemic is spurring the adaptive reuse of buildings as homeless services, affordable housing, and even...
Nantucket’s Newest Boutique Hotel Is a Delightful Mix of Vintage and Botanical Details
Life House Nantucket reimagines a 200-year-old mansion as a retro inn inspired by local flora.
Budget Breakdown: Four Minnesota Housemates Turn Their Dingy Garage Into a Workspace for $26K
The friends scoured Facebook Marketplace and local salvage centers—locating such treasures as decades-old Douglas fir flooring...
5 Prefab Companies That Are Changing the Way We Think About Smart Homes
Check your aftermarket smart home gadgetry at the door—these five prefab companies are building smart from the start.
How to Pitch Dwell
Here are the stories our editors are hunting for, and how to get in touch.
The Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales to Shop Online Right Now
Here’s our ultimate cheat sheet for the best deals on bedding, home decor, cozy winter apparel, and more.
For $675K, This Turnkey Off-Grid Getaway Could Be Your Great Escape
Casa Mami comes complete with furnishings, appliances, and an Airbnb account—plus a sizable Instagram following.
A Midcentury Home in L.A. Gets a Japandi-Inspired Refresh
Dubbed the Zen Den, this serene home by the creative duo behind Working Holiday Studio is brightened with an infusion of natural...
A Popular Burger Joint Flaunts Its Roots With the Help of a Design Collective
When Project M Plus was approached by Umami Burger to design two new locations that could help unify their brand, they set a goal...
Montreal Firm Receives Emerging Architectural Practice Award
KANVA's innovative approach earns it a prestigious Canadian architectural honor.
Donald Judd’s Influence Is Way Bigger Than Kim Kardashian
The lawsuit over her dubious dining set illuminates a growing problem in furniture design: everyone wants the real thing, but...
Housing in Crisis, Part II: Three Words for 'Boom"
The American house throughout the nation's history has represented grand concepts: success, strength of family unit, motivation...
This $2.5M Miller Fong Midcentury Is All About the View
Tucked away in South Pasadena, the 1965 home frames verdant vistas with walls of glass.
Emergency Shelters
If necessity is the mother of invention, forethought was the provoker of a recent exhibition at the National Art Museum of China.
Gimme Shelter
Earlier this month, the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education opened their Gimme Shelter exhibition, featuring six...
Why Are These Sleek Shelving Systems From the ’60s Suddenly Everywhere?
Tired of entry-level “blandinavian” furnishings, young creatives are investing in USM Modular Furniture’s Haller pieces as the...
Why Are (Most) Sofas So Bad?
The most important piece of furniture in your home is in need of assistance. How did we end up here? And how can we fix it?
Banksy’s The Walled Off Hotel
Banksy's most ambitious and politically charged work yet still maintains humor at its heart.
Touring Design for a Living World
Design for a Living World is a new "green" exhibition at the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York City.
Winners: Do More with Your Door
We joined forces with The Sliding Door Company and asked all you savvy design enthusiasts to submit your most tremendous,...
Alvar Aalto’s Stool 60 Is Everywhere—But It Has Always Stood on Its Own
It's the 90th anniversary of an object that proved natural forms can still be rational and modern.
This South African Glamp-site Asks: What If “Moonrise Kingdom” Were Real?
Inspired by the art direction of Wes Anderson, this playful campsite offers a gleeful escape from the world.
A Norwegian Boxhome Gleams with Optimism
In October, the light in Norway is cold and diffused by rain.
Design Week: Public Eateries
Last week, I attended "Public Eateries: A Conversation on Designing Restaurants in the Era of Food," an event with a slightly...
One Night in Palm Heights, the Internet-Crowned “It Girl” Getaway
The Cayman Islands hotel is a new mainstay on the Instagram feeds of stylish celebs like Bella Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski.

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