Whether it be for utility, storage, a studio, or a guest retreat, a backyard abode provides an opportunity to create architecture...

Soak up the capital city's warm, convivial spirit while living like a local in these holiday homes.

From a remixed chocolate factory to a retrofitted warehouse, these NYC lofts pair industrial elements with a warm and welcoming...

These prefab ADUs are the perfect solution for those in need of a separate home office.

Texas architect Jim Poteet helped Stacey Hill, who lives in a San Antonio artists’ community, wrangle an empty steel shipping...

In a far-flung desert destination, designer Barbara Hill does it again.

Warmer weather is on the horizon, which means barbecues and pool parties are too.

These urban refuges effectively use greenery, water features, and delicate lighting in every inch of their modest spaces to...

Building a small home doesn’t equate to easy lifting.

There’s no sense in resorting to Amazon when all these incredible independent shops are just a subway ride away.

A young architect takes on an intimidating commission: reviving a modern masterwork by Marcel Breuer.

With their main components manufactured in a factory and assembled on-site, prefab homes often cost less to build, offer a higher...

A San Francisco landscape designer finds a small-space solution that’s anything but narrow-minded.

Vancouver, British Columbia, offers a dramatic natural setting, but as Omer Arbel shows us, there’s more to the city of glass...

Gallery owner Hilario Galguera escorts us through Mexico City, walking the line of life and death, problem and promise.

What first comes to mind when you think of the Scandinavian lifestyle? If it includes simplicity, comfort, and a connection to...

One of the benefits of prefabricated and modular buildings is that they leave minimal construction waste and can be built without...

Many of us are guilty of thinking of laundry rooms as unremarkable or unattractive parts of our home that don't require much...

We take a look back at Salone del Mobile's 2014 special exhibition—Where Architects Live—with a sneak peek into the personal...

Once a locker for a midnight loo, the bedside table has taken on a far sweeter function—and a score of forms for holding big...

Tuan Le is one of many young creatives returning to the city and infusing its design scene with new dynamism.

On a budget but want a cool pad? Struggling with a small space? We chat up Maxwell Ryan, founder of the popular Apartment Therapy...

The architects win over neighbors with a layered brick facade that plays off the city’s traditional Victorian, Tudor, and...

Presented in “The Ideal City,” a new book by IKEA’s design lab, these ideas by leading architects give us the blueprint for...

You don’t have to look far to find a host of experienced designers and builders of prefab homes in the Golden State.

From a shipping container dwelling to architect Steven Holl’s forest retreat, these residences embody the ideal that what’s best...

With their stained-glass windows, vaulted ceilings, open-floor plans, and intriguing history, churches that are repurposed into...

New York City is the nation’s capital of cramped quarters.

Many architects in California regularly take on the challenge of experimenting with alternative construction methods.

Contemporary, chic, and oh-so cozy—these rustic cabin makeovers are oozing with design inspiration.

The dream of owning a Brooklyn brownstone is just one of many reasons why people make the move to the popular outer borough.

If you enjoy breathtaking landscapes and sunny beaches, then Hawaii is the perfect destination for you.

Richly layered and elegant with an edge, the capital of Mexico is brimming with incredible art, design, history, and architecture...

We used and abused seven eco-friendly countertops to investigate if they could stand the heat of Dwell’s kitchen.

A winding form slices through the center of this home to add dimension, privacy, and storage.

For aesthetically beautiful minimalist, modern, and sleek design, less really can be more.