Sarah Buder is Dwell’s Culture Editor. She focuses on stories at the intersection of architecture and design with entertainment, travel, identity, the internet, and more. She’s particularly pro-knickknacks. Get in touch: sarah dot buder at dwell dot com.

I Went to Joann’s End-of-Days Clear Out to Turn Deals Into Home Decor Projects
After the major craft retailer’s recent bankruptcy filing, I hurried to the store’s nearest location to assess the vibes—and the...
One Night in a New York City Getaway With A-Frame Cabins and Saunas
To counteract the dreariness of winter in the city, I squeezed in a stay at Eastwind Oliverea Valley, a boutique hotel that touts...
The Dwell 24: Clara Jorisch
From imperfect mirrors to sculptural tables, Clara Jorisch's work feels fresh, and even unfamiliar.
The Dwell 24: Andu Masebo
The artist’s stripped-down metal and wood furniture is influenced by the manufacturing industries of his hometown, London.
What It’s Really Like to Own a Home Between Three People
An increasing number of first-time homebuyers are pooling their finances to purchase property outside of the traditional nuclear...
A Completely Non-Exhaustive, Highlights-Only Survey of the Year in TV Homes
In 2022, some of the most memorable houses we saw on non-scripted television were also the most, dare we say it, normal?
The New King of England Hates Modern Design
King Charles III’s public criticisms of British modernism have had real, negative impacts on U.K. building projects.
The Design Books I’m Adding to My Collection This Summer
Memphis-inspired interiors, subterranean homes, and new design solutions for pressing global issues are all featured in these...
How the Creators of “A Strange Loop” Set the Literal Stage for the Tony-Winning Musical
Playwright Michael R. Jackson and scenic designer Arnulfo Maldonado discuss how the team brought to life the onstage environments...
The Lasting Significance of Eastern Bloc Architecture, According to Its Inhabitants
The authors of a new photography book, “The Tenants,” which portrays the remaining residents of prefab panel blocks, explain why...
A Designer’s Small but Sumptuous Apartment Lists for €410K in Paris
The 323-square-foot home of interior designer Hugo Toro packs a big punch with vibrant colors and textured furnishings that...
A Glass-Walled Home Overlooking the English Countryside Lists for £1.1M
Clad in Cor-Ten steel and Siberian larch, the North Yorkshire residence lets in the surrounding orchard landscape with carefully...
Architect Frederick Fisher’s Caplin House—Designed While He Was Working for Frank Gehry—Asks $3.5M
Perfect for the nautically inclined postmodernist, the 1979 home in Venice, California, features a playful facade inspired by a...
An L.A. Compound With a Richard Neutra–Designed Residence Lists for $9.8 Million
Currently owned by Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Michael “Flea” Balzary, the sprawling hilltop estate also boasts a geometric...
A TV Actor’s Spanish-Style Home With a Serene Courtyard Pool Lists for $3M in L.A.
Originally built in 1966, the three-bedroom residence owned by actor KJ Apa of the hit CW drama series “Riverdale” features...
A Midcentury With Japanese-Style Gardens Lists for $1.4M in the San Francisco Bay Area
The 1949 home in Kensington, California, offers window-lined living spaces and serene courtyard gardens thanks to a careful...
A Signature Midcentury Modern by Architect Ralph Haver Seeks $1.1M in Phoenix
Built by the celebrated local architect in 1949, the recently renovated ranch-style residence features window-lined living spaces...
A Renovated Midcentury With Indoor/Outdoor Spaces Asks $2.8M in Santa Barbara, CA
The four-bedroom home opens to 800 square feet of landscaped gardens and a private patio with an al fresco dining area, a fire...
The 20 Most-Liked Homes on Our Instagram in 2023
Look to the spaces our followers loved most for the design trends to watch in the year ahead.
A Multifamily Getaway in Portugal Plays With Indoor/Outdoor Spaces
Estúdio Amatam creates a bright, geometric holiday home for two families in a coastal village near Lisbon.
The 10 Most Inspiring Stories of 2021
These projects cleverly address issues ranging from affordable housing to building sustainably in the face of climate change.
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...
A Japanese-Inspired Midcentury Lists for $3.5 Million in Berkeley, California
The 1959 residence designed by Bay Area architect Robert Klemmedson takes inspiration from the Katsura Imperial Villa in Kyoto,...
A Harry Bates–Designed Home Is Available to Rent in East Hampton
The 1967 beach house, which underwent a meticulous renovation by the original architect’s firm, is listed as an exclusive holiday...
These Are the Home Design Trends That Will Rule 2022
From nature-inspired interiors to vintage furnishings and tactile finishes, here are the design trends that industry experts...
A Harry Weese–Designed Home With a Conversation Pit Asks $899K Outside Chicago
Situated on a 3.3-acre riverside lot in DeKalb, Illinois, the 1977 residence includes a full-height stone fireplace and a...
20 Impressive Australian Homes That Bring the Outdoors In
These sun-filled dwellings blur the boundaries between the interior spaces and their surroundings.
America’s Best Independent Design Shops: Good Neighbor
The design shop-cum-cafe in Baltimore, Maryland, draws inspiration the owners' Indian and Egyptian heritages.
A Restored Midcentury by A. Quincy Jones Is for Rent in Los Angeles
Listed for $9,000 per month, the 1960 Calvin House features floor-to-ceiling glazing that connects the main living areas with the...
20 Eye-Catching Homes That Make Use of Circular Motifs
Ring-shaped skylights, wall cutouts, and built-in window nooks are among the playful, geometric features that round out these...
14 Extraordinary Additions That Transform Centuries-Old London Homes
These contemporary extensions bring new life to old terrace homes and residences from the Victorian, Edwardian, and Georgian eras.
Design Cities: Athens, Greece
Designer Stamos Michael explains how one of the world's oldest cities is experiencing a cultural rebirth fueled by young artists.
Design Cities: Atlanta, Georgia
Designer Maurice Cherry unwinds the eclectic, ever-changing scene in the capital city.
Design Cities: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tuan Le is one of many young creatives returning to the city and infusing its design scene with new dynamism.
Design Cities: Lagos, Nigeria
Architect and designer Tosin Oshinowo attributes her hometown's design renaissance to an entrepreneurial creative spirit.
Design Cities: Quito, Ecuador
Architects Daniel Moreno Flores and Marie Combette describe how the city’s young designers use traditional knowledge and regional...