Earth Work
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We Charge Our Phones and Our Cars. Is it Time to Charge Our Homes?
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How to Work With an Architect
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Dwell Picks: 8 of Our Favorite Home Office Essentials That Do Work
Tune up your workspace this fall with these beloved picks from our team.
An Architect Turns His Victorian Home Into a Sun-Drenched Live/Work Space
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The Dwell 24: Not Work Related
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Facing Our New Climate Reality
As increasingly extreme weather threatens their quality of life, communities across the nation are rallying around resilient and...
Going Circular Is the New Green—Here’s How Home Goods Companies Are Closing the Loop
From IKEA to Emeco, a growing number of businesses are slashing waste by putting it straight back into production.
Opinion: Will Our Future Be All-Electric?
Cities across the country are banning natural gas in new homes.
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Why do some of Studio Drift’s projects take more than a decade to complete? Because the technology to create them doesn’t exist...
How to Beat the Winter Blues at Work
Winter is a great time for ski holidays, getting cozy indoors, or enjoying hot chocolate whenever you want, but the season may...
These Four Colors Will Dominate Our Homes in 2021
Industry experts predict the paint shades that will soothe and invigorate us after a volatile year.
These Paint Colors Will Dominate Our Homes in 2022
We spoke to industry experts about the shades that will define the coming year—and how these hues can dictate our moods.
Explore 12 of Our Favorite Homes in Portland
Known for its natural beauty and rich culture, Portland has become a proud hub of architectural excellence.
A Fusion of Old and New Makes this Home For Sale Shine on London’s Womersley Road
Nestled closely between two other quintessential period homes on a quiet residential street in London, this 3,000-square-foot...
Our Favorite Outdoor Products for a Desert Home
From a powder-coated milled steel fire bowl to Japanese sconce, these products will look great beside the desert landscape.
Trend Report: The Internet Settles Into Our Appliances
A more mature generation of smart-home devices goes beyond bells and whistles and enables connections that anticipate an owner’s...
Our Dorm Definitely Did Not Look Like This
In Poznan, Poland, architect Adam Wierciński transforms a 1929 residential flat into student dwellings for four.
Our Editor Sets the Kitchen and Bath Benchmark
“Interiors...remind us of what to do, where we’ve come from, and who we are.” —Edward Hollis, The Memory Palace
15 Brilliant Designs That Work Around Nature
Instead of chopping down trees or cutting branches, many architects have come up with smart design solutions to avoid disturbing...
A Modern Live-Work Studio in Rhode Island
A creative couple find space in their side yard for a versatile outbuilding.
This Century-Old Bungalow Is an Eternal Work-in-Progress
Its true renaissance started 10 years ago with two new, dedicated owners.
14 Subscription Boxes That Do the Work for You
Whether you’re a hiker, an oenophile, or a beauty enthusiast, there’s a subscription box for you.
Step Inside Squarespace’s Minimalist Portland Office
Squarespace is known for its bold and iconic brand, and for helping the masses build sleek, professional websites.
Made in America: Make It Work (From Home)
Has your home office been working overtime? It's time to give it a promotion.
Building 101: How to Work With an Interior Designer
From defining the scope of work to knowing when to compromise, here's what you need to know about working with an interior...
The 20 Most-Liked Homes on Our Instagram in 2023
Look to the spaces our followers loved most for the design trends to watch in the year ahead.
Inside Our Striking MyDomaine Office in Los Angeles
In order to create thought-provoking content and cutting-edge ideas, you first need inspirational surroundings to stimulate the...
Meet Our Judges for the 2020 Dwell Design Awards
These industry-leading designers and architects will select the best projects of the year.
The Design Trends Our Readers Loved and Hated in 2021
Dwell readers sound off on the top trends of the past year—from glass brick and terrazzo to barn doors and beyond.
Our Favorite Outdoor Products for a Breezy Beach Retreat
The picks include a chartreuse-yellow woven bench swing by Paola Lenti and an outdoor pouffe by Maria Vinka.
Meet the Faces Behind Our Smart Tech Issue
The writers and photographers that made our July/August 2016 issue possible.
Our Favorite New Takes on Classic Outdoor Chairs
Whether you’re looking for an Acapulco or an Adirondack, we’ve got you covered.
Our Favorite Outdoor Seating to Take You Into Summer
You can lounge all day long on these chaise longues, sofas, hammocks, and more.
These Digital Nomads Live, Work, and Travel in a Sprinter Van
We chat with Lexi and Cody—the "van-trepreneurs" behind Dynamo Ultima—about what it's like to live and run a creative studio out...
Writers Work in Mobile Studios at This Incredible Residency in Massachusetts
Inspired by literary greats from the Berkshires, five mobile studios comprise The Mastheads, a progressive writers' residency...

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