Remember, Smart Tech Isn’t Always so Smart
Four of the less-intelligent trends in home automation.
A Tiny Footprint Isn’t So Bad When You Live in a Tower
In a popular New Zealand enclave, two homeowners buck the bigger-is-better building trend with a modest getaway tucked into the...
Smart Interior Update Shows When a Gut Renovation Isn't Necessary
An intervention from a clever interior designer spares an old beach house on Fire Island, New York, from demolition.
This Suburban Australian Home Isn’t Afraid of a Little (More Like a Lot of) Plywood
Wood-covered interiors meet concrete floors, masonry blocks, and exposed fittings for a rough-and-ready residence.
8 Best Dwell Penthouses
One of the best aspects of living in a high-rise in the middle of the city is the spectacular view you may be able to enjoy.
A Compact, Choppy Apartment in Barcelona Gets a Colorful, Quirky Remodel
A Barcelona architect applies his studio’s signature style to his own renovated residence.
An Old Row House in Montreal Gets a Colorful Modern Upgrade
Warm, repurposed building materials are favored in this savvy renovation by MARK + VIVI.
This Texas Lake House Isn't Afraid to Let the Light In
Each week, we tap into Dwell's Instagram community to bring you the most captivating design and architecture shots of the week.
This House Doesn't Hold Back on Colorful Details
A see-through pool wall is just one element of this vibrant home.
Get Smarter
The story of the smart home has yet to be written—one early adopter explains why.
Getting in Lockstep
Level Home’s smart locks pair high design with an intuitive approach to home entry.
Artist Gab Bois Isn’t Afraid to Play With Food—or Turn It Into Furniture
Her recent series includes a brioche sectional and strawberry shortcake sofa that brings new meaning to the phrase “sweet digs.”
The Best Memorial Day Sales to Shop Right Now
Spend the long weekend scoring phenomenal deals on your favorite home furnishings, mattresses, skincare, and more.
Before & After: An Ancient Barcelona Apartment Gets a Colorful, Chic Makeover
After a complete renovation, a drab 700-square-foot apartment in Barcelona is now a bright and vibrant home thanks to Colombo and...
The Best Indoor Workout Equipment That Doesn’t Skimp on Style
If YouTube videos and online workout classes are no longer cutting it, here are the training tools to add to your home gym that...
Don’t Snooze on the Best Sales Happening Right Now
From last-minute Mother’s Day savings to can’t-miss deals for Memorial Day weekend, these are the sales you won’t want to sleep...
Top 5 Homes of the Week That We Can't Get Enough Of
From the hills of Santa Barbara to a waterfront city in Poland, these homes stand out from the rest with their funky, unique...
Before & After: A 1986 Fleetwood Trailer Gets a Cozy, Colorful DIY Makeover
Though the floor plan remains unchanged, a few simple, cosmetic alterations go a long way in turning a frumpy 1986 RV into a...
“Bookshelf Wealth” Isn’t New. So Why Is It Taking Off?
Buying books for decor isn’t a novel concept, but the internet’s latest design buzzword has taken the popularity of BookTok and...
Uncle Knows Best
A niece seeks out her uncle to design a home for her family in Ecuador.
The Colorful History of the Rainbow Flag
On the heels of a landmark Supreme Court decision, we trace how the rainbow flag has symbolized LGBTQ pride for over 40 years.
A London Department Store Is Reborn as a Creative Workspace
Squire & Partners renovate a 66,000-square-foot building by embracing its storied history and modernizing its spaces in...
Don’t Miss the Best Online Sales Happening Right Now
Spring into these stellar savings on home decor, bedding, beauty products, and more.
The Best Places to Buy Hotel-Quality Bedding That Won’t Break the Bank
On average, we spend about a third of our lives asleep. Shop our picks that make it time well spent.
Top 5 Homes of the Week We Just Can't Get Enough Of
These impressive homes from the Dwell community deserve a standing ovation.
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Kitchens We Can't Get Enough Of
The modern kitchen is the most hardworking, yet inviting, space in the home.
On Your Mark, Get Sett
Austin-based modern prefab designer Kimber Reed wants you to space out.
101 Best Modern Cabins
What's better than one hundred photos of cabins? One hundred and one photos of cabins.
A Major Restoration Updated This Midcentury Landmark in Belgium
A Belgian couple abide by strict preservation rules to breathe new life into an International Style villa by architect Lucien...
The Story of Scandinavian Design Isn’t What You Think It Is
A new LACMA exhibit explores the influence of the region on American design, setting aside greige minimalism and celebrating...
10 Best Modern Kitchens
More often than not, the kitchen is the heart of the home—and thus should be just as much livable as it is functional.
The 10 Most Colorful Homes of 2021
From a surrealism-inspired desert getaway to a loft that blends Pop art with midcentury treasures, these vibrant living spaces...
The 27 Best Candles of the Season
Nothing cozies up a room like an exquisite candle—and we’ve rounded up 27 of the very best.
We Found the Best Prime Day Deals So You Don’t Have To
The sale event of the year begins today—here are our favorite products.
A Piece of Cleveland
Just before Thanksgiving I traveled to Cleveland to give a few lectures at the Cleveland Institute of Art and Case Western...
We Can’t Get Enough of This German Apartment’s Sleek Matte-Black Kitchen
A German family’s home life takes shape around a modern kitchen.

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