Memorial Day weekend is finally upon us, and if you're thinking what we're thinking, then it's time to get outdoors and fire up...

Traditionally used by nomads in Central Asia, the circular, tent-like yurt has become part of the current zeitgeist, as travelers...

If you love nature and the great outdoors, but aren’t keen on roughing it up in a tent, then consider renting one of these...

It's finally that time of the year to dust off the outdoor furniture, uncover the grill, and get ready for some basking in the...

As the perceptions of what a travel shelter should look and feel like has continued to adapt, Collective Retreats has been...

Step inside a pop-up hotel cabin inspired by the cave that King Arthur and his knights would have slept in while traveling—a...

Inspired by historic fire towers, this breathtaking three-level Texan home is perfectly embedded in a challenging lakeside slope.

A couple renovate a 1930s bungalow in Berkeley, California, adding 500 square feet and plenty of natural light.

These inviting homes give the term "getting back to nature" a whole new meaning.

These sun-filled dwellings blur the boundaries between the interior spaces and their surroundings.

Architect Scott Petherick's Australian abode is defined by period details, clean contemporary lines, and airy spaces that open to...

A nature-loving couple turn their house into a light-filled sanctuary with a sweeping timber deck.

Located in Craryville, New York, at the base of the Berkshires, is the Texas Hill House, a simple shed structure that opens up to...

In Mexico's warm climate, the best homes create a strong relationship with the outdoors.

Tucked in a lush valley, this modern Montana home is a contemporary take on the local rural vernacular.

Located in Ukraine’s Poltava region, these new guesthouses are camouflaged amidst their surroundings—and no trees were uprooted...

The Noorens fell in love with San Diego and the surrounding area during a surf vacation several years ago, and made it their...

Huge windows and energy-efficient elements make this Oregon residence a nature lover’s dream.

Our picks include a handmade coffee table, a kettle collection, and a Bauhaus-style bee hive.

Step into these outdoor enclosures that provide picturesque views from all sides.

Architect Polly Harbison designs an extension for her sister’s home to include a kitchen, a bedroom with an outdoor shower, and...

A remote beachside cottage evokes the spirit of camping trips.

A barrier-free house enables a family to come together amid the vineyards in Northern California.

Tucked within a nature reserve on Portugal's Atlantic coast, Silent Living has created a beachy getaway with Casas Na Areia.

This ultra-flexible backyard garden studio functions as both a guesthouse and a communal space.

At Saltwater Farm, a rural retreat on San Juan Island, five cabins surround a home that serves as a communal gathering point.

At Assembledge+ founder David Thompson’s Laurel Hills home, glass bridges and massive sliders connect three cedar-clad volumes to...

The inviting new designs from Italian heritage brand Flexform will make you want to go, and possibly stay, outside.

Planned for a site in western Slovakia’s Malá Fatra Mountains, this contemporary cabin is designed to embrace the surrounding...

For Kyu Sung Woo and his wife, concert pianist Jung-Ja Kim, their pared-down residence in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a natural...

A hike to the Park Butte fire lookout on Mount Baker, Washington, tracks the forgotten history of the sparse observation towers...

When architect Greg Torchio first began conceptualizing a contemporary home project in Centreville, Maryland, he quickly realized...

Every day, we select our favorite home by featuring it as the Dwell Home of the Day.

A gut renovation and a landscaping makeover help a couple reconnect with the outdoors.

Thanks to a series of windows from Marvin’s Signature Ultimate line, the backyard house keeps nature in focus.

In South Miami, a thoughtful revamp and extension embraces the outdoors on an intimate scale.