Instead of adding to your never-ending “to be read” list, consider tackling your overflowing bookshelves first.

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

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

Unless you’re building a pillow fort, you only need a couple.

When a single covering won’t cut it, bring in another for a boost of color, pattern, and texture.

Is that office setup on your dining room table really working?

Fling open those windows and get proactive about busting dust and allergens.

Hint: layered lighting can work wonders.

Need a change of scenery? Try forming new plant cliques.

Any way you slice it, these are your kitchen essentials.

Call it cable camouflage.

Be honest—are you really using that herb infuser?

It’s a global crisis, but there are ways to protect yourself.

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With the rapid evolution of the smart home, has privacy become just another setting?

Never hire a builder or contractor without first asking these essential questions.

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

Whether it be earthy stoneware or durable enamel, here’s how to select—and budget for—a tasteful setting.

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

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

Wall sconces are versatile, space-saving fixtures that can act as functional art in the home.

From wooly throws and warm cups of tea to roaring fires and candles galore—the creators of Hygge Life reveal easy, affordable...

So you can take the perfect shelfie.

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

Our experts advise on choosing an area rug by pile, construction, size, and placement—and how much it’ll cost.

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

Interior designers and architects agree: if you’re short on square footage, your furniture needs to work overtime.

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

You’re surveying your yard with trepidation, wondering: Can I actually design this myself?

If you don’t have central air and a heat pump is out of reach, window units are still the way to go. Here’s how the newest (and...

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

From a shingled studio in Minneapolis to a two-bedroom guesthouse in L.A., these backyard projects are something to emulate.

Are you into seasonal cheer but have no idea where to start? Let’s talk about it.

The new owners of this modernist Dutchess County home approached it by making intentional furniture choices and focusing in on...

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When you and your partner just can’t agree on what color to paint the walls, treating your conversations like therapy can help...