In San Jose, a Refreshed Eichler With an Aqua Front Door Seeks $2.3M
After a revamp by Klopf Architecture, the 1960 home dazzles with crisp, white interiors, polished concrete floors, and...
Architecture Inspiration of the Day: Aqua Tower in Chicago
Completed in 2010, the Aqua Tower in Chicago by Studio Gang Architects is still worth admiring.
A Renovated Apartment in an 18th-Century Sicilian Building Pays Homage to the Sea
The aqua blues and gray-greens in this renovated Palermo apartment echo the colors of the sea.
8 Bold Bathrooms That Don't Back Away From Color
Forget about beige—these multicolored spaces are designed to delight.
Escape the Cold to One of These Cool Vacation Rentals in Miami
Miami is a city where tropical living meets retro style and colors like peach, yellow, pink, and aqua pay homage to a relaxed,...
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Standout Staircases
These staircases are a step above the ordinary.
These 9 Spaces Show How to Rock a Monochromatic Color Scheme
Decorating with a single color might sound boring, restrictive, uninspired, or unadventurous, but the results can be anything but...
East Fork’s Got Two Juicy New Glazes to Inspire a Summery Mentality
Tequila Sunrise and Malibu are officially available for preorder.
Waikiki’s Midcentury Revival Continues to Flourish With a New Jet Set-Inspired Hotel
While walking the Hawaiian streets of Honolulu, it’s almost impossible to avoid the connection that Oahu's South Shore holds with...
Before & After: An Architect Upgrades a Blah Berkeley Bungalow With a Stylish Addition
By adding 450 square feet of space, architect Rudabeh Pakravan was able to completely reimagine her family’s 1926 home in West...
This Petite Vermont Farmhouse Is Chock-Full of Scandinavian Charm
Modern yet cozy, this two-story, eco-friendly retreat by Selin + Selin Architecture reinterprets multigenerational living.
The Perfect Vintage eBay Furniture Finds For Your Home Office
Working from home? Make your office feel professional yet personal with these stylish midcentury furnishings.
20 Sublime Retreats You Need to Visit For Creative Inspiration
Award-winning photographer, creative director, and jet-setter Jill Paider shares her list of breathtaking landscapes and hotels...
Google’s Newest Smart Speaker Boasts a Chameleon-Like Screen
Today, Google announces the newest addition to its home lineup—Google Home Hub.
Jeanne Gang Crowned Most Influential Architect of 2019 by Time Magazine
Time magazine names architect Jeanne Gang of Studio Gang one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
These Are the Women Who Changed Modern Architecture
The authors of a new volume take a permanent marker to architecture’s male-dominated history books, boldly underscoring the...
Before & After: A Snazzy Addition Rejuvenates a Queen Anne Victorian in Pittsburgh
A couple who love to entertain add 400 square feet to their 19th-century home, making room for a streamlined kitchen and a peppy...
The 9 Most Influential Buildings of the Decade
Martha Thorne, executive director of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, selects the most groundbreaking structures of the last...
Before & After: A Los Angeles Bungalow Opens to a Gorgeous Garden Oasis
Design, Bitches turns a typical Atwater Village home into a lush hideaway with a new, cedar-clad guesthouse.
This Hermosa Beach Home With an Underwater Pool Window Nails California Living
Drawing from Nordic, midcentury modern, and beach house traditions, this family home is serene yet playful.
Creative Revival of a Modernist Gem
Introducing a series of structures, two architects weave a house with a notable pedigree into the landscape.
Top 10 Cities to Witness Stunning Architecture Across America
With 3.8 million square miles, America is packed to the brim with architectural gems.
A Creative Couple Build a Sanctuary for Living and Working Outside Montreal
The residence by designer Nicholas Francoeur features a mono-pitched roof, soaring, light-filled interiors, and a series of...
A Florida Couple Turn a Ram ProMaster Van Into Their Dream Home on Wheels
For Ethan and Katelynn Hunter, van living provides financial freedom, the ability to travel, and the work life they’ve always...
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.
Salvaged Bathroom with a Vintage Touch
For his upstate-New York farmhouse, designer Tom Givone found the perfect marriage of high design, architectural salvage, and...
Modern Take on a Classic Cast-Iron Stove
An Oslo design duo create a modern iteration of the cast-iron stove with a timeless silhouette.
The Pantone Choice: Top 10 Colors for Spring 2017
Out with the old, in with the new.
The Retro Outdoor Furniture Set That’s Like Grandma’s—But Better
It’s vintage-esque, sturdy, and reasonably priced.
Friday Finds 11.06.2009
Friday arrives again! This week the Dwell staff shares their favorite links of late, featuring everything from a chair-related...
Just Some Pretty Birdhouses for Your Feathered Friends
Give your favorite blue jay a new place to hang out.
Four Walls and a Screw-Top
What does a $9.99 bottle of screw-top wine have to do with a prefab house? Vetter Denk made the connections in an innovative...
All Aboard
Helmut Jahn’s dynamic new supportive-housing facility brings green design and a new outlook on life to the Windy City.
Finding Wellness on Governors Island
Parts of the former military outpost just below Manhattan have been rebranded as a quick city escape with glamping and self-care...
Hip to be Square
Nestled in the lakeside community of Bow Mar sits a house that seemed beyond repair.
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.