An adventurous family envisions a dream getaway on Sweden’s southwestern shore.

With their main components manufactured in a factory and assembled on-site, prefab homes often cost less to build, offer a higher...

Completed in 2016, the courtyard home is a modern take on the traditional, brick-and-stone buildings in the seaside town.

Can you hear the sound of moo-sic? During summer, the von Trapp family gazes cows and other farm animals on their nordic ski...

On an 18th-century farmstead in rural Sweden, two Copenhagen designers handcraft a summerhouse that seamlessly melds the modern...

This minimalist timber home in the south of Sweden offers a family of four a place to commune with nature.

Elsa is a 323-square-foot tiny house complete with a pergola-covered porch, a swing, and a greenhouse that’s sure to make plant...

These vacation homes and cabins in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark feature sophisticated but pared-down interiors that complement...

Situated west of Copenhagen in Roskilde, Denmark, the Blå Hus features a bright exterior that shields a wood-clad addition to a...

What first comes to mind when you think of the Scandinavian lifestyle? If it includes simplicity, comfort, and a connection to...

Ciguë builds a bioclimatic home that can be moved without a trace.

Set on a ridge overlooking a deep ravine, this summer home in Southern Iceland is surrounded by awe-inspiring scenery.

Check out New York State’s offering of innovative modular homes.

Summer may have come and gone, but with the right design and setting, the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors remains...

A clever design team brings a dash of Scandinavian style to a Danish executive’s flat in a renovated Montreal triplex.

Less than two hours outside New York City, Candlewood Lake House blends midcentury modern charm and Nordic influences.

Tree houses are typically the stuff of imaginary kingdoms, fantasy novels, or our childhood memories.

Balancing on irregular, rough-hewn rocks along the Norwegian coast, this renovated summer cabin near a town called Larvik in...

Cool off and enjoy the last drops of the season with these 8 modern pools we love.

Plan your summer getaways with our picks for Airbnb rentals with great design.

The idea of relaxing poolside or jumping in for a quick dip is pretty enticing—especially if the body of water is accompanied by...

Koto prefab cabins not only bring chic, minimalist design to the housing market, but also a new way of living.

After a devastating fire, architect David Salmela designs a house to replace a beloved lakeside retreat in Wisconsin.

Claesson Koivisto Rune introduces its second iteration of the prefab home, combining time-honored Scandinavian touches with the...

On the edge of Denmark’s Thy National Park, a design-led retreat offers refuge in a sunny, coastal landscape.

Designed by Danish architect Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen, the Pavilion House in Southwold, Suffolk, comes with a detached annex.

Here at Dwell, we love Scandinavian design and believe there's a lot to learn from all types of projects that incorporate its...

Take a splash in this inspiring collection of modern pools. We picked pool designs that feel like an extension of the home.

Architect Deborah Berke designs a modern retreat in Bentonville, Arkansas, for 21c, a hotel mini-empire blending art, design, and...

The home’s trio of streamlined gables shows off its crisp wood finishes.

At age 34, Philip M. Isaacson commissioned architect F. Frederick Bruck to design a home for him and his wife. That was 1959.

Taking cues from their style-conscious clients, Portland-based Jessica Helgerson Interior Design transforms an Amagansett home...

A modern house built in the middle of a breathtaking natural landscape.

Vaulted ceilings, meticulous built-ins, and a sense of pared-back restraint help solve the visual identity crisis—and structural...

Modern yet cozy, this two-story, eco-friendly retreat by Selin + Selin Architecture reinterprets multigenerational living.

Found throughout the region, these homes are big on style and sustainability.