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Living up among the tall trees in the pine forest of northern Sweden has never been so easy. Gaze out at Sweden’s spectacular nature from up in the Mirrorcube or the UFO. Watch the Northern Lights illuminate the sky above…

Reservations just opened for Arctic Bath—a hotel and wellness retreat in the middle of the frigid Lule River. Set in Harads, in northern Sweden’s scenic countryside, Arctic Bath is a remote getaway with a spa, hot and cold baths, saunas,…

When it comes to organizing our home and making it much more efficient, the garage is one of the last places that you think about instantly. It is generally a space that is left to accumulate stuff and over the…

Whether you sprinkle them sparingly or pile them on, these cool cushions can turn your garden into a stylish party pad. Need to reinvigorate your outdoor space, but don’t want to invest in a new furniture? Add a pop of…

Offering unbelievable views, Fuglemyrhytta is a pentagonal cabin that can sleep up to 10 lucky hikers. An impactful panoramic window dominates Snøhetta’s Fuglemyrhytta, a self-catering hiking cabin perched on a hillside near the popular viewpoint  Vettakollen above Oslo. The Norwegian…

Breathing new life into an old Californian bungalow Down Under, the contemporary rear addition project dubbed Sliding Doors designed by CplusC Architectural Workshop takes a whole new approach to home extensions. The smart, space-savvy and light-filled extension adds to the…

For Mount Washington Residence, McBride Architects use prefabrication to save on costs while going big on functionality and style. The four-bed, four-bath home of Peter and Sarah Diamond and their two adult children is uniquely situated in one of the…

You would be hard-pressed to find a house as brilliant in its embracing of nature and its many elements as the Botanica House in Singapore. Designed by Guz Architects and sitting on a site with plenty of slope, it is…

If you love décor that feels organic, close to nature and holds a few imperfections here and there which make it even more gorgeous, then farmhouse DIYs are for you! DIY farmhouse décor is one of the most beautiful and…

If there is one color that adds cheerful charm to the modern interior, then it is yellow at its sunny best. Of course, using yellow in a judicious manner is much harder than it sounds. But this innovative office space…

The National Building Museum's latest block party installation is a sprawling “Lawn” that channels the spirit of summer. The National Building Museum in Washington, DC,  is literally rolling out the green carpet for Lawn—a brand new installation that, according to…

Whether you're traveling for work or pleasure, these portable gadgets will make your trip a whole lot easier. From phone chargers to clothes steamers and night lights, bring the comforts of home wherever your travels take you. PHILO Tech Wireless…

There are renovations that add something unique and modern to an aging home and then there are those that accentuate its best qualities and combine modernity with its innate goodness. The Elwood House in inner suburbs of Melbourne is a…

Separated from downtown by the Cumberland River, artsy East Nashville is one of the city’s most animated neighborhoods, packed with restaurants, bars, and vintage shops. When converting the former Edgefield Cumberland Presbyterian Church into the Russell, a newly opened 23-room…

Kick back, relax, and soak in the views of these stellar homes 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 Home feature. Add…

And the country is gearing up to end sales of gas-powered vehicles completely. Norway is one of the world’s largest exporters of oil—however the nation is hitting the throttle on electric vehicle sales in a big way. The first six…

Camouflaged in a conservative setting, this Melbourne home for a foodie family centers on a spacious kitchen with perforated screen paneling. A growing family in Albert Park, an inner suburb of Melbourne, Australia, needed a flexible home that could be…

This Fourth of July, we pay tribute to the stars and stripes with these all-American abodes. While you wait for the grill to heat up, celebrate our nation’s independence with these flag-colored homes from all over the USA. Read another…

Decorating an outdoor space often brings out our adventurous side! We ARE outside, after all. People take design risks they aren’t willing to take in the living room, and fun touches such as patio umbrellas add a festive vibe. Instead…

The vibrant pavilion travels to the U.S. for the first time—and it just opened to the public at an Ice Age excavation site in Los Angeles. As a #LoveLetterToLA, British workplace business Second Home has brought SelgasCano’s delightfully trippy Serpentine Pavilion…

Overlooking Park Avenue, the prewar 3,025-square-foot corner apartment features three bedrooms, five full baths, and a striking octagonal foyer. The Manhattan co-op that late fashion maven Kate Spade resided in before passing away last year is now for sale. The…

One of the most remarkable Puglia villa rentals available, this restored 16th-century masseria (fortified farmhouse) stands proudly on the ancient Appian Way. If you are looking for a luxurious holiday retreat brimming with character and history, this stunning property is…

The Caribbean sunshine lights up the poolside terrace at this wide open estate in the gated Sugar Hills. Improve your game at the only private tennis court in the community, then spread out in the gazebo, cottage, or poolside pavilion…

Punta Caliza on the island of Holbox only offers 12 rooms so that guests feel like part of the family. Cradled by the turquoise waters off the Yucatán Peninsula, and colored by the verdant greenery of the surrounding Yum Balam…