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A Retired Couple Trades Their Pennsylvania Horse Farm for Beach Life in Coastal Delaware
This coastal 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.
This Overhauled 1960s Ranch House Connects a Family to the California Countryside
Swapping stucco for redwood, this Bay Area rancher is transformed from dark and dreary to light and luminous.
Our Top Ten Prefab Homes From Connect Homes
To celebrate 100 homes (and counting) under their belt, we’ve rounded up our favorite projects from modular home builder Connect...
How a Perfectly Placed Piano Can Bring Harmony to Your Home
When it comes to incorporating a piano into your living space, these tips will help you hit all the right notes.
A Texas Designer Gives an 1898 Folk Victorian a New Life Outside of Austin
Near Georgetown, Texas, interior designer Claire Zinnecker rescues a storied Victorian—and turns it into her family home.
This Desert Retreat Finds Harmony With Its Striking Natural Surroundings
Bringing crisp lines to the spectacularly vast landscape, this Yucca Valley getaway is a minimalist sanctuary.
A Dynamic Mixed-Use Project in Bozeman, Montana, Bridges Past and Present
Celebrating the natural and built landscape, this mixed-use project takes cues from its agrarian surroundings.
A Historic Craftsman in Phoenix, Arizona, Anchors a Community of Nine Modern Bungalows
Marrying old and new, an eclectic community in Phoenix's Garfield Historic District finds harmony with its colorful surroundings.
This Austin Abode Channels Its Midcentury Predecessor for a Multigenerational Family’s Next Chapter
On a steeply sloping site in Austin, Texas, a family home for three generations finds balance between autonomy and connection.
A Sleek A-Frame Rises From the Ashes in Lake Tahoe, California
After a devastating fire, a striking cabin emerges, elevating a classic architectural form to prioritize livability and light.
A Triangular New York Apartment With a Cylindrical Bathroom Gets a Historically Sensitive Overhaul
Brooklyn-based architecture firm Worrell Yeung breathes new life into a landmark loft.
A Donald Olsen–Designed Midcentury Seeks $1.7M in Berkeley, CA
The Berkeley Hills home underwent a thoughtful renovation by the current owners, an architect couple—one of whom is a former...
Lawson-Fenning’s Earthy New Collection Creates an Everyday Escape at Home
An expression of its enduring love affair with California, Lawson-Fenning unveils an exclusive collection for CB2 celebrating...
An Outdoorsy Family’s Bay Area Midcentury Gets an Era-Defying Update
Architect Emily Jagoda revives a 1960 residence in Woodside, California, with playful elements geared toward the kids and adults...
A Bay Area Renovation Carves Away Space to Reveal a Luminous Family Home
In Atherton, California, the aptly named Void House carefully subtracts space—and reduces the existing footprint—in this...