Sarah Akkoush is a San Francisco-based real estate developer and writer.

A Landmark Exhibition Explores Ruth Asawa’s Creative Legacy Over Six Decades
On view at SFMOMA, the modernist artist’s first posthumous retrospective takes a look back at her illustrious career through more...
An Angular Black Home Finds Harmony With Its Surrounding Meadow
A New York City couple creates a breezy but bold gabled retreat in East Hampton.
Ask an Expert: A Guide for Choosing the Right Windows and Doors With Your Builder
General contractor Brad Leavitt gives us insights into the biggest considerations homeowners might be overlooking.
When Life Gave Them an Oddly Shaped Lot, a Young Family Made a Superbly Skinny 868-Square-Foot Home
On a petite parcel sandwiched between buildings in Osaka, Japan, a slender house with a series of split levels fits five people...
How They Pulled It Off: A Glowing Orange Door Delineates a Cozy Bedroom for a New York Studio
Prioritizing storage and privacy, a first time homeowner puts her stamp on a historic Chelsea loft with her own personal sunset.
An Underutilized Garage in the Bay Area Is Transformed Into a Net-Zero ADU
A San Leandro resident looking to downsize converts his garage into a luminous ADU for an adaptable and sustainable future.
A Minnesota Home Is Carefully Inserted Into the Gently Rolling Hillside
PKA Architecture delivers a midcentury-inspired home for midwest transplants putting down roots in Minnesota.
A New York Family Builds an Unexpected Seaside Retreat in the Hamptons
Trading shutters for shou sugi ban, this A-frame's fresh facade makes a splash in its coastal community.
In Portland, Maine, 23 Residential Apartments Rise on a City-Owned Parking Lot
Maximizing space on a tight urban parcel, Kaplan Thompson Architects brings missing middle housing to downtown Portland.
This Multigenerational Retreat in Wisconsin Spans Three Interconnected Pavilions
Distinct architectural volumes carve out space for a close-knit extended family to live, play, and rest.
This Home’s Whole Design Hinged on a Servery Window
A dramatic focal point turns this family kitchen into an indoor/outdoor oasis.
In This Tokyo Home, a Dramatic Design Feature Takes Center Stage
A traditional theater provides a family of Noh practitioners with space to perform their classical art form.
They Brought a Touch of Japan to Their Lakeside Renovation
A couple used architectural photos from their travels as inspiration for the overhaul of a 1950s home in Seattle.
Make a Floating Staircase the Centerpiece of Your Home
How one company is taking the humble staircase to new heights.
A Retired Couple Trades Their Pennsylvania Horse Farm for Beach Life in Coastal Delaware
This seaside retreat was designed to put family—including pets—first with a dedicated dog wash area, “catio,” and more.
Now’s the Perfect Time to Do a Temperature Check on Your HVAC
These simple tips will keep your home’s HVAC running like clockwork all year long.
This Live/Work Compound Is Carved Into a Los Angeles Hillside
Joy Cho’s colorful, redwood-accented residence is a dream home for her family of four—plus, it includes her very own creative...
Budget Breakdown: They Built a Minimalist $437K ADU—to Live and Work Out of Themselves
The married pair behind Bay Area–based 3R Studio chose to rent out the larger front home on their property, and invest in...
In This Tokyo Home, a Secret Garden Thrives Behind a Cascade of Glass
Hiroshi Nakamura & NAP use 87 translucent bricks to reframe a family’s connection to nature and the city.
This Water Filter Pitcher Is Chic Enough to Leave Out on the Table
Quench your thirst with great-tasting water and great design.
This Dwell Home Gets a Breakout Role in Netflix’s “Leave the World Behind”
From Dwell feature to feature film, this light-filled Long Island residence takes center stage in a new Netflix thriller.
This Durable Outdoor Furniture Makes Al Fresco Living a Breeze
Harsh elements—or spilled wine—are no match for Dwell x Chicory’s high-performance outdoor furniture.
Color Is in Full Bloom for Floral Designer Maurice Harris
The Los Angeles-based artist and designer behind Bloom & Plume gives us a glimpse into his colorful world of floral fantasy.
Makeup Entrepreneur Deepica Mutyala Embraces All Hues
Deepica Mutyala sees the beauty in diversity—her community-driven beauty brand Live Tinted celebrates all skin tones.
Mixing Old and New, Interior Designer Dabito Brings Colorful Spaces to Life
The self-described maximalist tells us what inspires his eclectic design sensibility and fearless approach to color.
Artist Thai Mainhard Paints Memories With Color
From her studio in Los Angeles, abstract impressionist Thai Mainhard talks to us about the process and inspiration for her...
Daring Dormers Breathe New Life into a Derelict 1930s Farmhouse
Old meets new in this transformed brick farmhouse in Silverdale, Washington.
A Remote Island Home Accessible Only by Boat Is Immersed Into the Rugged Maine Coast
Designed to withstand powerful natural forces, this coastal home finds resonance with its wild surroundings.
Bold Materials Usher This Traditional Barn Into the Modern Era
In West Chester, Pennsylvania, a striking all-black barn perches gently on the rural landscape.
Porsche x Backdrop Is a (Color) Match Made in Heaven
Backdrop founders Natalie and Caleb Ebel team up with Porsche to celebrate the sports car brand’s colorful legacy.
A Net-Zero Mountain Retreat Looks to the Past for Inspiration
In the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, this remote getaway honors the landscape through its timeless design.
This 30-Square-Foot Addition Makes Room For a Japanese Soaking Tub
A micro addition in Seattle gives a young family more breathing room—and the ofuro of their dreams.
A Central Glass Cube Is the Heart of This New Jersey Lake Home
A two-story transparent space cuts through dual brick volumes, establishing a deeply-rooted connection between family and nature.
How to Make a Smart Investment in Your Dream Kitchen
With a pinch of strategy and a dash of planning, the chef’s kitchen you’ve been dreaming of may be closer than you think.
They Love Surfing So Much They Put a Skate Ramp in Their Front Yard
Leah and Jakeh Bradley’s refreshed California midcentury is a love letter to the beach, with counterculture heirlooms, sandy...
Crate & Barrel’s New Modular Kitchens Bring a Custom Look Outdoors
Outfit your al fresco living space with ease with Crate & Barrel’s new outdoor kitchen collections.