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We love the idea of turning unused and forgotten spaces into inhabitable interiors where modernity is cleverly intertwined with functionality. This is just what we get as we step into the two delightful and light-filled basement apartments in Madrid designed…

While the ombre hair trend has been on our radar since the early 2000s, ombre didn’t make a huge splash in the interior design realm until after 2010. At the time ombre design burst onto the scene, it opened the…

These prefab homes and kit dwellings break new ground for affordable housing. It’s no secret: the lack of affordable housing is a huge issue facing the United States today. Fortunately, there’s a range of prefab and kit home companies out…

A natural retreat for the family is one we all long for and very few of us have the privilege to enjoy one that is as spectacular and relaxing as the Bridge House designed by Mackay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects in Canada.…

Choosing a bedroom paint color can be a fun and rewarding experience, especially given the wide range of possibilities. It pays to go with a color that makes you happy Here’s some good news for you: many of the top…

We have always admired the versatility and beauty of shipping containers and the way they can be so effortlessly used in creating contemporary homes with sustainable styles. These structures are also easy on the pocket and offer affordable housing solutions…

In Australia’s Kangaroo Valley, a mirrored cube answers nature’s call. Madeleine Blanchfield Architects was tasked with creating an outhouse that posed minimal impact on the surrounding landscape while providing the sense of being immersed in nature. This brief led to…

Make a statement with a striking, new kitchen or bathroom counter. From veiny to subtle, silky finishes, here are a range of options to dress up your space. Keep scrolling to see our top picks. Mar Del Plata Slate Finish…

Currently listed for $12M, the luxe three-bedroom apartment offers panoramic views of the city that never sleeps. Jennifer Lawrence’s sleek New York City penthouse is once again up for sale—this time with an even lower price tag. The Academy Award-winning…

Picking the right color for your kitchen is a task that is difficult at the best of times when you have clarity regarding the style you want in there. Things get a bit more confusing when you move away from…

Wedding decorations have come a long way, even in the short span of the last decade. Thanks to the rise of social media and access to platforms such as Pinterest and Instagram, artistic creations are accessible to everyone, especially if…

Finding a balance between the old and the new along with form and functionality is a hard ask indeed. Sitting of the edge of a river, the New House designed by Sturgess Architecture manages to achieve all that and a…

Nature creeps into this clean-lined, matte-black home by way of outdoor terraces and courtyards. In Southern Mexico City lies Jardines del Pedregal, an upscale neighborhood first developed by Luis Barragán in the 1940s. Originally intended to knit together city and…

Self-care requires all the senses, and these new bathtubs are as soothing to look at and touch as they are to soak in. From earth-toned clay to beautifully beveled marble and pristine porcelain, each has its own way of welcoming…

We sat down with Godfrey-June to get the full scoop on how to make the bathroom your go-to place for relaxation and rejuvenation. “I don’t differentiate between beauty and wellness,” says Jean Godfrey-June. Since taking over as beauty director at…

Ingredients, recipes, and technique will get you a long way toward a good cocktail, but to really impress your guests, don’t forget presentation. We’ve gathered some of the best-designed new barware out there—and one classic that always tempts us to…

We spoke with internationally renowned mixologist Ryan Chetiyawardana about crafting the right cocktail for any occasion, necessary tools for an at-home bar, and his debut U.S. establishment. Ryan Chetiyawardana has been the toast of London’s cocktail scene since he opened…

If there is one room in the house that we obsess about when it comes to decorating and redesign, then it is undoubtedly the kitchen. It is a space that is increasingly becoming the social hub of the house that…

Martha Thorne, executive director of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, selects the most groundbreaking structures of the last decade. Martha Thorne is the dean of the architecture school at IE University in Madrid and has served as the executive director of…

Greetings! We would like to submit our sweet little cabin to be featured in Dwell. My beloved and I just finished remodeling the home this past summer. I work as an interior designer & Jamie is a painter/contemporary artist –…

While many people favor sweeping open floor plans and sleek, modern finishes in their homes today, there will always be a place for rustic decor in the design world. Rustic elements, featuring materials like wood and metal, bring in a…

Let us count the ways that keeping plants at home improves quality of life—from enhancing air quality to boosting calm and focus. These flora fanatics are turning their apartments, homes, and studios into lush indoor oases. Read on for a…

The nation’s capital is home to some of the most exciting prefabs in the country. These innovative prefab and modular homes are giving Washington, DC denizens something to talk about (besides politics). Boasting quick turnaround times and efficient construction, these…

When some people think of canopy beds, they envision pampered little girls’ rooms or the outdated, stuffy beds of wealthy royalty. These are not unreasonable images to conjure up; after all, that used to be the standard for this particular…