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Whether you’re designing for indoors or out, these new products from some of the industry’s leading manufacturers will definitely add an edge to any residential project. The annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and International Builders’ Show (IBS) wrapped…

These crafty interventions in China and Hong Kong are a testament to out-of-the-box thinking. Whether the challenge is to fit three generations of a family in a 366-square-foot apartment or to salvage a historic house, the following projects are up…

Flexibility rules in an airy Southern California garage-turned-ADU that gives two professionals the chance to ride the wave of the future. Like many adults with aging parents, Jorge Cuevas Antillón thinks a lot about the future. But the professor and…

The Victorian that’s graced countless postcards needs a new owner to restore the interior. One of San Francisco’s famous Painted Ladies recently hit the market, offering buyers the rare opportunity to own one of seven iconic, Queen Anne–style Victorians across…

Arctic Bath plunges visitors into the remote wilderness of Sweden’s Lapland region. Those who pounced on Arctic Bath reservations back in July are now packing their bags with snow boots and swimwear. In Sweden’s frigid Lule River floats Arctic Bath,…

Built of concrete and timber, Casa BS in Córdoba maneuvers around nature, allowing trees to puncture its design. When an Argentinian couple’s adult sons moved out of the family home, the empty nesters decided to build a new home to…

An indoor/outdoor courtyard allows tree branches to graze the ceiling of this narrow Osaka residence. When a young family requested a home in which they could “feel green,” Satoshi Saito of SAI Architectural Design Office took the directive to heart.…

Budget-friendly and versatile, laminate is a popular choice for kitchen cabinets. The right combination of kitchen cabinet and countertop materials can create an upscale vibe without busting the budget. Considering major factors like durability, aesthetics, and cost, laminate kitchen cabinets…

These modern bathtubs have quite the view. Take a peek at the homes from the Dwell community that caught our editor’s eye with their top-notch bathroom design. Featured homes were submitted by members of the Dwell community through our Add…

There’s a reason that Scandinavian interiors have caught the eye of design enthusiasts around the globe. The modernist principles developed by Nordic architects and designers nearly 100 years ago in the early 20th century have stood the test of time.…

Modern, chic, and site-responsive, the innovative weeHouses produced by Minnesota-based Alchemy Architects tick all the boxes for stylish prefab living. In 2002, when a friend asked Minnesotan architect Geoffrey Warner of Alchemy Architects to design a weekend home at Lake…

Celebrate that special someone in your life with these charming, heartfelt gifts that are sure to delight. Whether it’s a cozy sweater, a new book, or the always-perfect bouquet, share the love on Friday, February 14. The Bouqs Company All…

Seattle-based Coates Design Architects recently completed a unique project for a musician client, who tasked the firm with creating a special place where the music from her baby grand piano could resonate throughout the entire home. Coates Design, which offers…

Set on a historic tree-lined street, the swanky abode boasts a master suite that takes up an entire floor. The four-story townhouse Hilary Swank once owned with her then-husband, Chad Lowe, has found itself back on the market. In 2002,…

Adding textural beauty to the bathroom is a task that is often accomplished with tiles that are a touch different from the cultured modern finishes all around. The modern choice in the last few years has been wood with durable…

We are always on the lookout for ideas that maximize space and this often means going beyond just the usual ideas and making most of the vertical space on offer. Thinking vertical is the perfect way to create shelf space…

Nestled in a busy neighborhood of Chicago, the Water Tower Flat was recently renovated by Alexis Bednyak Design and Searl Lamaster Howe Architects to give its new 3200-square-foot interior a bright, light-filled look. The challenge here was to keep out…

Colors do much more than just bring brightness to an interior. They make a style statement, set the mood and often showcase your personality in an unbridled fashion. Popular color trends also reflect the mood in society as a whole…