A green roof cools your home in the summer, insulates in the winter, and has far-reaching benefits for the community, but keeping...

Whether it’s flat, gabled, butterfly, shed, gambrel, mansard, or hipped, the shape of a roof can have serious design and...

The greenest home is the one you already have.

See if you check off all the boxes when it comes to creating an eco-friendly household.

It’s simple to make lasting changes to your home, wardrobe, and everyday life that are kind to the planet.

Instead of tossing those scraps in the compost bin, invest in your own countertop harvest.

From “disco” tile to high-gloss glass, this parade of beautiful backsplashes will help you take your kitchen from average to...

Embodied energy, gray water, black water, carbon footprint—the list of sustainable design terms goes on and on, and we're here to...

Here are a few of our all-time tips on buying and selling your own modern dwelling.

We’ve got the scoop on everything you ever wanted to know about designing with rugs.

From traditional Falu red to buttercup yellows, these hues recall Nordic landscapes.

Want to get back to nature, but can’t leave your apartment? Become a plant parent.

It’s a common desire to have as much natural light in your home as possible—but it’s not always that easy to achieve.

Whether your home office consists of a designated room or a tight corner in your kitchen, there are certain key strategies for...

Japanese and Scandinavian influences come together to produce a look that’s serene, organic, and refined.

Create a peaceful ambiance in your bedroom with these exemplary ceiling lighting designs.

A recent NASA study found that houseplants can remove up to 87 percent of air toxins within 24 hours, while other studies have...

Itching to take a crack at fixing up an old, run-down property? Read these renovation tips first.

Despite its humble origin as a mere unglazed hole in a wall or ceiling, the window today has evolved to be one of the most...

You’ve decided to join the shipping container revolution.

Read on if you want to sound like a pro at identifying some of the most common species of wood.

Designer Joyce Downing Pickens of JDP Interiors knows that a neutral palette can be boring when done wrong.

These no-fuss landscaping ideas yield gardens that practically take care of themselves.

Dreaming of your own veggie garden, but not sure where to start? Here’s how to sprout vegetable seedlings right on your...

It’s easy to buy into the hype around shipping container homes, but there are some fundamentals you should know before going all...

Going prefab? These companies make it a snap.

Top designers dish on the best countertop materials for your kitchen—and their attendant price tags.

At a time when stress levels are rising, adding a touch of greenery to the bathroom can elevate both your space and your mood.

These expert insights will help you navigate the dos and don’ts of the remodel process.

Top designers give their advice about how to choose a stylish, functional faucet—and what it will cost.

Buying a property is one of the biggest purchases you can make.

Prefab is part of Dwell’s DNA—build a better future with our veritable tome of all things prefab.

Creating and maintaining your own edible garden is easier than you think. Here’s how to get started growing your own greens.

We asked a designer for some colorful options—and she found a hue for you, whether it’s greige, chartreuse, or something in...

There’s a reason people have been customizing the Swedish meatball purveyor’s furniture for decades.

Yes, it's a task that you dread, but avoiding it could spell potential disaster for your roof.