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Apartment living is all about maximizing space and finding a floor plan that specifically works for you. This generally means architects and designers must work closely with homeowners to create a perfect home that serves their ever-evolving needs. That is…

The Hamptons is a setting where there is no shortage of opulent homes that take their homeowners away from constant urban rush. But the Amagansett House is a touch different from the others in the neighborhood both on the outside…

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Unable to expand due to local planning restrictions, a couple ask Shands Studio to make their Fairfax residence feel sunny and streamlined. When a California couple decided to renovate their modest home, which was built in 1923 and last renovated…

A leather shop is not generally a place that you think about when you want to have a relaxing conversation and understandably so. But this gorgeous leather shop in blue in the city of Osaka, Japan will change that perception…

A 22-part Dwell series extensively chronicled the home’s multiyear construction process. One of Los Angeles’s newest listings is a serene retreat that got its start right here at Dwell. Featured in our November/December 2013 issue shortly after its completion, the…

A family’s sunny spirit defines a radiant extension with bold design choices. When a family of four asked Auckland-based design practice Pac Studio for help with a home renovation, the architects knew early on that the project would be a…

A furry swing and a playful pink palette combine in a whimsical feline-friendly home by the sea. With careers in graphic design and fashion, the Yehs have cultivated a passion for bold and unusual design. So, when Ms. Yeh decided…

Right now, the logistics of “going back to normal” are a mystery. We asked some prominent voices to give us their predictions of what we can expect when the worst is over. While scientists and policy makers strive to help…

Creative projects are energizing and therapeutic. During this ongoing global pandemic, we’re all spending a lot of time at home. Many of us are on a tighter budget than usual. For some of us, free time is abundant, and for…

The monolithic Casa Sierra Fría by industrial designer Hector Esrawe conceals a verdant interior with an imposing brick front. The concept of home is often synonymous with that of a sanctuary—a secluded retreat that offers escape from the world. It…

There’s virtue to be found within four walls. Ho-hum activities are now the highlights of the week, and a fastidious routine helps me find solid ground. At the beginning of March, things were rocky. Under San Francisco’s shelter in place…

There are times when all we can talk about are colors, styles and hot trends when it comes to home decorating and design. Then there are occasions when we go down the less taken path and have a bit of…

With a budget of $13K, Intervention Architecture revamped a 388-square-foot flat into an airy home/ballet studio with shape-shifting furniture. Creating live/work areas can be challenging in tiny apartments—and all the more so when the homeowner’s occupation requires room to move.…

A possible Neutra design, the current owners spent the last two decades restoring original details and are now ready to pass on the keys. Another midcentury stunner recently popped up on the L.A. market. The 1958 property is set in…

Built in 1940 for a reported $4,500, the John and Mary Lautner House is now on the market for $1,590,000. Before he became a monolithic figure in American architecture, John Lautner’s first significant solo project was a home he designed…

With warm weather on the horizon, we suggest you take notes on these superb patios from the Dwell community that caught our editor’s eye this week. Featured homes were submitted by members of the Dwell community through our Add a…

The idea of adding wall art to an interior is undoubtedly a very personal choice. Some like to go with the understated look while others want a wide range of amazing pieces to be combined to create that perfect gallery…