A Jewel Box Floating Home on Seattle’s Lake Union Lists for $3.5M
Vandeventer + Carlander used an inverted floor plan to fit in multiple outdoor spaces and a bedroom overlooking the water’s edge.
A Sassy, Pink-Trimmed Ranch Near Palm Springs Lists for $899K
The chic William Cody–designed home comes with a sizable wraparound bar that’s ideal for entertaining.
Here Are 8 Homes You Can Buy Near Chicago With $515K
You can choose from a riverfront studio in the famous "Corn Cob Towers" and the former home of Game of Thrones author George R.R....
A 16th-Century Florentine Palazzo Is Transformed Into an Artist Residency
Housed within the Palazzo Galli Tassi in the heart of Florence, Numeroventi is an artist residency, exhibition space, and loft...
Shore Bet
Placing resiliency first, a fortified beach house rises in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
An Art-Collecting Couple’s L.A. Home Is a Masterpiece in Its Own Right
Síol Studios gives a 1920s Spanish Colonial house a bespoke renovation that frames an amazing art collection.
Net Assets
Argentinean materials, a roiling economy, and a pinch of personal tumult served as the recipe for furniture designer Alejandro...
An Honest Guide to the Benefits and Drawbacks of Skylights
A skylight might seem like a universally bright idea, but though it can be a great design feature, it isn’t without flaws of its...
3 Tips for Mid-Century Modern Collectors
One of the great pleasures of visiting the McKenzie Residence in our September 2012 story "Borrego Springs Eternal," is owner...
5 Reasons Why Landscaping and Bringing Plants Into Your Home Is So Valuable
We may spend the majority of our time inside, but the appeal of the outdoors is always there—and it’s full of surprising benefits...
These 3 Co-Living Companies Are Transforming Urban Living
With co-living, the living's easy—you don’t have to worry about cleaning or running out of toilet paper, as it's all taken care...
Meet 3 Robots That Could Be Changing the Construction Industry
We introduce you to three companies with innovative robotic systems that could be bringing a lot of change to home construction.
25 Handsome Bedroom Rugs for Less Than $700
Add a splash of textile design to your bedroom—without going over budget.
Frank Lloyd Wright Jr.’s Landmark 1926 Derby House Seeks $3.3M in Glendale, CA
The Mayan Revival–style residence is clad in ornamental concrete textile blocks cast in sand from the nearby Chevy Chase Canyon.
3 Vacation Rentals We’d Love to Stay In
Our editors pick some of their favorite holiday getaways that architects and designers have uploaded to Dwell.com.
A Sensational Slice of Coastal California With 3 Houses Lists For $6M
The crown jewel of this five-acre estate is a midcentury glass studio elevated on stilts.
3 New Book Releases: The Life and Work of Le Corbusier
2012 marked what would have been the 125th birthday of the great French architect Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, better known to the...
On the Market: A Flat With a Sauna, an L.A. Lloyd Wright, and More Great Homes for Sale This Week
The listings also include the famed Antler House in East Hampton, a Philly home packed with charm, and an Otto Kolb midcentury in...
Asking $415K, This 690-Square-Foot Trinity House in Philly Is Packed With Charm
Examples of the compact dwellings date back as far as the 1700s, so they could be considered the tiny homes of George...
A Midcentury-Modern Home in Palm Desert Is Preserved to a T
The first thing to go is usually the layout.
12 Tiny House Companies That Can Make Your Micro-Living Dreams Come True
Tiny homes may come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but they all share the same spirit—they promise a simpler lifestyle in a...
The Deep Dive: A Sea Ranch Renovation
The house was originally built in 1968 as a demonstration home for the Sea Ranch planned community.
Dwell Los Angeles Home Tours Day #1 Preview: West Side
Representing the architectural eclecticism of L.A.’s west side, the five homes selected for day one of the Dwell Los Angeles Home...
Seth Boor
For our latest installment of Three Buildings, in which we ask members of the design community to share three of their favorite...
7 Wallpaper Designs That Will Instantly Revamp Your Space
When it comes to decor, there are very few products that can alter the mood and ambience of a space as dramatically as wallpaper.
Without a Buyer, This Frank Lloyd Wright Building Will Be Destroyed in 3 Days
The Lockridge Medical Center will be demolished on January 10, 2018—and it will be the first viable Wright design to be lost in...
A Mountain Getaway in Chile With Over 700 Avocado Trees Asks $1.1M
Casa El Maqui is a sustainable home with spectacular views of its verdant surroundings.
3 Smart Storage Systems Maximize Space in a Tiny Studio Apartment in Budapest
Budapest design studio POSITION Collective employs clever storage solutions, including a wardrobe rack, modular walls, and a...
Austin Is Getting a Village of 3D-Printed Affordable Homes—and They Look Incredible
A year ago, Icon proved it could 3D print a structure you’d actually want to live in. Now, it’s building a cluster of 3D-printed...
The 3 Types of Range Hoods—and How to Pick the Best One for Your Kitchen
For those who love to cook, the perfect range hood can make all the difference.
A Cozy Cottage Surrounded by Trees Lists for $3 Million Near Downtown Austin
Built in 1971, this four-bedroom house sits on a beautifully landscaped property along the Colorado River.
Tech Talk: 3 Smart Home Devices to Sell Your House Faster
Offering new conveniences, energy savings, safety, and security, pre-installed home automation devices are quite appealing to...
Tune In to Dwell’s First-Ever Podcast: Raw Materials 3 Ways
RM-3 Episode One shines a light on zinc, the hardworking, versatile metal that always has your back.
3 New York City Residential Projects That Feature DIY Urban Gardens
DIY vegetable gardens are popping up in some of New York City’s hottest new residential projects.
Maker Faire 2009
This weekend the annual Maker Faire is taking place south of San Francisco at the San Mateo County Events Center.
Dwell's Innovate It! Winners Announced
Phase II of Dwell's Innovate it! design competition has ended.

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