A Rural Wisconsin Retreat Puts a Refined Spin on Country Living
Local materials and a restrained, natural palette allow the surroundings to sing at this family getaway.
An Aluminum-Clad Villa Puts a Contemporary Spin on the Dutch Farmstead
A sculptural take on the traditional Dutch “hoeve,” this creative home and culinary school hides a passageway beneath a grassy...
7 Vacation Rentals in Ireland That Put a Spin on the Classic Cottage
Home to rolling hills, a rugged coastline, quaint little towns, festivals, and gastropubs, the Emerald Isle offers visitors lots...
This Yacht-Inspired Trailer Puts a New Spin on the Highway Cruiser for $225K
With a fresh, new interior look that borrows its form and fine details from yachts, Bowlus Road Chief's Wave trailer allows you...
This Expansive Beachside Home on Mexico's Pacific Coast Puts a Modern Spin on Tradition
Made up of several pavilions and consisting of a palm tree-thatched roof, large wood walls, and exposed concrete, Casa en el...
This Cedar-Shingle Cottage Gives Nova Scotia’s Fishing History a Modern Spin
MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects snagged an AIA Award for this green, contemporary lake house that invites three generations of...
An Amazing Kids’ Playhouse Built from an Old Backyard Shed
Joni Lay brings you a story about a kids’ playhouse that’s a lot like the Hans Christian Andersen classic The Ugly Duckling.
Humble Hand Craft’s Eco-Friendly Tiny Homes Spin Gold Out of Salvaged Wood
Founder Ryan O’Donnell takes us inside three of his artful, handcrafted tiny homes and camper vans.
In San Juan, Creatives Are Spinning New Takes on Tradition
Vintage boutique owner Monica Oquendo says that for a fresh crop of Puerto Rican designers in and around the capital, “the island...
A New Spin on the Suburbs in Marin
Not your average cookie-cutter home.
Where Pigs Fly
Those looking for a more down-to-earth option might consider wallowing in a pigsty, which is essentially what designer Amir Sanei...
This Wallpaper Collection Gets a Minnesotan Spin
Minneapolis-based menswear brand Askov Finlayson lends its stylings to Hygge & West for a co-branded wallpaper collection.
SIG Apartment by Yael Perry
SIG Apartment is a minimal space located in Tel Aviv, Israel, designed by Yael Perry, Dafna Gravinsky, and architect Amir Navon.
Of Golden Pigs and Golden Calves
Two of the usual suspects in what is arguably New York's new American design mecca of Williamsburg are being particularly nice...
Nendo Puts a New Spin on the Whiteboard in the Workplace
The Japanese studio designs a rolling office fixture for its latest installation.
Spin the Globe: 5 Design Events this Week
Post-Stockholm Furniture Fair blues? Fret not, Dwell has you covered with a fresh batch of artful events around the world.
Organic Materials and Earthy Tones Recast a Former Concrete Pig Shed
Located just outside of London, a 700-square-foot room is elegantly designed to fit a sunken bath, oversized chimney, and...
Pink Varnish Puts a Playful Spin on a Brutalist Apartment in Athens
Architecture firm AKA softened the concrete living spaces with a powdery hue punctuated by a “petrol blue” stair.
These 7 Spins on the Acapulco Chair Don't Sacrifice Comfort
We’ve selected some splurge-worthy versions that feature more elaborately woven designs and luxe materials.
With Input from Alessi, Students Put a Modern Spin on the Standing Desk
Design students from the University of Pennsylvania traveled to Italy in January to present their winning prototype, Kabu, to...
This Nearly Net-Zero Prefab Home Is an Environmentalist’s Dream Come True
In southern Maine, an eco-friendly home puts a contemporary spin on the traditional New England vernacular.
If You Love Lofts, This $2M Home in a Former Silk Factory Will Have You Spinning
Set in the Hudson Valley, the 4,500-square-foot duplex has hand-carved pillars, 20-foot ceilings, and perfectly patinated brick...
Your Walls Need to Be Introduced to Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year
Say goodbye to greige and hello to First Light, Benjamin Moore’s soft, airy pink that’s the new go-to neutral for any room in...
Grab a Luggage Set that Expands and Spins in All Directions—Now on Sale for Prime Day
We spotted a striking Samsonite set for under $200.
Small Country Home with Dramatic See-Through Wall
A traditional floor plan gets a minimalist update, complete with a classic porch.
Seeking $5.8M, This Topsy-Turvy Venice Beach Home Will Make Your Head Spin
The Tectonic House is the first project built by famed firm Coop Himmelblau in the United States.
The Best New Outdoor Products for City Living
The selection includes Philippe Starck’s chunky outdoor chair and BoConcept’s bulbous flower pots.
Virgil Abloh Gives Vitra Classics a Streetwear Twist For the Home of 2035
Fashion designer Virgil Abloh “hacks” the Vitra archives for a futuristic home installation now showing at Art Basel—and three...
Modern Cottage Renovation in Michigan
A sagging ranch house is reborn as a spacious cabin with a soaring roof in Harbert, Michigan.
Architect Cristián Izquierdo Builds a Multifamily Complex—and Instant Community—in Santiago
To build a home for his family in the heart of the city, the designer gathered some friends and put a new spin on communal living.
Budget Breakdown: An Austin Architect Spins Michael Pollan’s Food Advice Into a Healthy Home
Tired of toxic materials, Greg Esparza started experimenting with the most natural ones he could find, including cork, hemp, and...
12 Modern Ryokans in Japan For the Ultimate R&R
Today’s ryokans are putting a modern spin on a dependable format, helping carry the hotels forward into yet another millennium.
A Dirt Floor Snakes Through This Spectacular Japanese House
Putting a spin on the traditional Japanese doma, a dirt floor extends throughout this home, forging an ever-changing...
Bach to the Beach
With authenticity and simplicity as their rallying cry, a Kiwi architect and his wife have built a modern beach house that puts a...
The Bauhaus Bus Embarks on a World Tour to Celebrate the School’s Centennial
A bus modeled after the famous Bauhaus school in Dessau will visit four cities, exploring the movement’s legacy while challenging...
A Modern Mountain Lodge That Will Make You Love Winter Like Never Before
The cultural renaissance that continues to thrive in New York’s Hudson Valley extends its reach to the Catskills with an eclectic...

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