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Melissa Dalton is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon, who has been writing for Dwell since 2017. Read more of her work about design and architecture at melissadalton.net.

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Before & After: Copious Cabinetry Makes a Compact Flat Work for a Family of Four
Sugarhouse Design & Architecture sought to “pack in storage at every opportunity” as they revised this 1,171-square-foot...
Budget Breakdown: An $838K Brooklyn Townhouse Renovation Keeps Two Families Connected
An unlocked door between levels, a shared backyard, and opened-up spaces make it easy for the adults to share in the day-to-day...
Before & After: Here’s What It Took to Give a Historic Palazzo a Royal Revamp
Living in an Italian villa might sound like a dream—but restoring this property involved rebuilding the structure, updating the...