8 Smart Gadgets to Supercharge Your KitchenEquip your kitchen with these smart home technologies for a boost in convenience, efficiency, and productivity.
Get SmarterThe story of the smart home has yet to be written—one early adopter explains why.
George SmartGeorge Smart, executive director of Triangle Modernist Archive, is a modern-day Lorax for modern-designed houses.
Smaller in TexasTexas architect Jim Poteet helped Stacey Hill, who lives in a San Antonio artists’ community, wrangle an empty steel shipping...
Smaller in TexasIn a far-flung desert destination, designer Barbara Hill does it again.
Sky SmallBuilding a small home doesn’t equate to easy lifting.
Goodbye, Smart Home?Is 2021 the year we give up on gadgetry and embrace a more elegant home intelligence?
Remember, Smart Tech Isn’t Always so SmartFour of the less-intelligent trends in home automation.
Open KitchenA San Francisco architect turns his “inefficiency” kitchen into a modestly scaled and well-lit place to cook, eat, work, and...
Before and After: A Victorian Kitchen Gets a Fresh Look With a Smart IKEA HackThe couple behind Mix Design Collective open up a cramped kitchen that was so last century—literally.
Small Space Living by LifeEditedFor aesthetically beautiful minimalist, modern, and sleek design, less really can be more.
9 Small Spaces With ColorFrom city apartments to vacation rentals and boutique hotels, a daring and creative use of colorful paint, textiles, and other...
20 Dream KitchensThe kitchen can often be the main gathering point of a home, so why not make it stand out?
9 Best Modern Staircase DesignsWhile staircases are functional by nature, many architects use them as an opportunity to introduce a graphic design statement to...
Revamping the San Francisco Vernacular, Modern Design and Technology Serves A Busy FamilyDesignpad Architecture renovates a Noe Valley residence for a growing family to help them feel more connected to each other and...
The Starter Guide to Assembling Your Smart HomeHome automation expert and director of marketing at Leviton Greg Rhoades shares what to prepare, what to consider, and what to...
How a Smart Interior Design Saved This HouseAn intervention from a clever interior designer spares an old beach house on Fire Island, New York, from demolition.
Small “Hybrid Prefab” Home in the DesertThe Blue Sky prototype home tiptoes gracefully across the desert landscape just north of Joshua Tree National Park.
24 Smart Upgrades to Support a Healthier HomeFreshen up your space in a snap with these vital wellness–focused products.
11 Smart Home Devices For an Efficient HomeIf you're looking to make your home work more efficiently and reduce energy costs, the smart home market has a lot to offer.
9 Smart Home Devices For Aging in PlaceWith these systems and connected devices installed, your smart home can help take care of you in your golden years.
11 Hidden Beds in Small HomesNot everyone has the luxury of having multiple bedrooms in their homes—but that’s nothing to lose sleep over.
How to Furnish a Small-Space BedroomSpace-saving solutions from Room & Board beautifully make the most of compact bedrooms.
Will Your First Smart Home Arrive on a Flatbed?Factory-made houses may have an advantage when it comes to automation.
Top 9 Small Spaces of 2020The nominees for this year’s Dwell Design Awards
may be petite, but they pack a big punch.
How to Integrate Smart Lighting into Your HomeThe firm OneButton specializes in creating custom technology solutions for spaces ranging from offices to residences.
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Actually UsesWe asked an early adopter to tell us what her top devices are.
Will Smart Cities Make Life Easier For Everyone?The Internet of Things has the power to make cities infinitely friendlier for seniors and people with disabilities.
5 Key Elements of Smart Home FunctionalityAs technology becomes smarter, the natural evolution is to connect devices in our homes to help us lead more comfortable, secure,...
A Day in the Life of a Smart-Home Voice AssistantWe asked three super-users to share their voice histories.
15 Brilliant Designs That Work Around NatureInstead of chopping down trees or cutting branches, many architects have come up with smart design solutions to avoid disturbing...
17 Arne Jacobsen Designs We LoveWe’re celebrating the birthday of the iconic designer and architect by looking back at some of his best work.
18 Smart and Surprising Under-Stair Storage SolutionsArchitects, designers, and DIY enthusiasts craft inventive storage solutions beneath staircases where negative space usually...
Top 9 Kitchens of 2020The nominees for this year’s Dwell Design Awards are the epitome of style and function.
This Smart Home Sets a Powerful New Standard For SustainabilityThe energy-efficient Silicon Valley home that architect Dan Spiegel designs for his parents responds to their lifestyles, the...
These Designs Take Bamboo Infrastructure to a New LevelFlexible, durable, and fast-growing—it's no wonder bamboo has been nick-named "the green steel of the 21st century."