60 Kitchen Island Ideas That Serve Up Style and Functionality
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The only things more explosive than Fourth of July fireworks are these amazing sales on bedding, mattresses, appliances, home...
Get Organized and Productive With Our New Homework Collection From Modern by Dwell Magazine
After launching our new Dwell x Target collection back in December, we've continued to bring you modern pieces for your home that...
BIG's €60 Million MÉCA Culture and Arts Center Just Opened in Bordeaux
The Bjarke Ingels Group–designed MÉCA opens in Bordeaux, France, with toasts, a grand tour, and a rooftop party.
A Berkeley Hills Arts and Crafts Home Hits the Market for the First Time in 60 Years
Listed for $1.75M, the 1922 home features a towering fireplace and 20-foot-high vaulted ceilings.
A Frank Lloyd Wright–Designed Synagogue Celebrates 60 Years With a Major Art Commission
Artist David Hartt’s new work transforms the Beth Sholom Synagogue with tropical sights and sounds that reflect on the Jewish and...
A Designer Peels Back Layers of Linoleum and Shag Carpet to Rescue a ’60s A-Frame
This Donner Lake cabin by Holly Snow Hollenbeck makes the grade with swervy furniture, clever built-ins, and terrazzo galore.
Budget Breakdown: They Built Their $60K Home to Preserve the Surrounding Forest
Instead of spreading out, an architect couple opt for a taller dwelling with a smaller footprint in Puerto Varas, Chile.
‘Tis the Season to Win $5,000 in Custom-Made Prefabricated Railings from AGS Stainless on Dwell.com
Dwell.com’s Annual “Merry Modern Giveaway” Features the Best Modern Products of the Year – Including AGS Stainless Railings!
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A Design Classic Reimagined: Artek Stool 60
Designed in 1933 by Alvar Aalto, the Artek Stool 60 is the definition of functionalist furniture design.
Why Are These Sleek Shelving Systems From the ’60s Suddenly Everywhere?
Tired of entry-level “blandinavian” furnishings, young creatives are investing in USM Modular Furniture’s Haller pieces as the...
This Charming California Bungalow Is a Late ’60s Time Capsule
Renovated in 1968 by architect Paul Tay, the Pekrul House is up for $1.3M—along with a detached studio and a turnkey Airstream.
Subtle Moves Modernize a ’60s Midcentury in Portland, Oregon
It had been largely untouched since being built, so Ment Architecture freshened it up with a few new finishes.
8 Companies That Are Revolutionizing Kit Homes
With seemingly limitless plans, styles, and sizes, kit homes are an intriguing alternative for homebuyers.
This Gorgeous Houseboat in London Could Be Yours For $378K
This stunning one-bedroom houseboat can run 100% off the grid—and it's currently up for grabs.
The ’60s Are Alive and Well in This Groovy Eichler Listed for $2.2M
The East Bay midcentury comes with bright orange beams, vintage wood paneling, and a Mies Van Der Rohe–inspired ADU.
Expanses of Glass and Broad Trellises Bring Clarity to a Renovated Home in San Francisco
Architect Anne Fougeron softens and brightens a ’60s-era residence, adding a new glass pavilion.
Before & After: A Chicago Queen Anne Recovers From a Misguided 1960s Remodel
A talented team balances historic and modern elements in an 1885 home that had been sabotaged in the ’60s.
Net-Zero Homes Help Solve an Affordable Housing Crisis at a Native American Reservation
The $60 million plan involves members of the Oglala Lakota Nation helping to build their own homes.
A Big Sur Home Sitting on a Former Gold Mine Just Listed For $2.25M
This off-grid home has mind-blowing panoramic views and a storied history.
Snag This Newly Revamped Joshua Tree Cutie For $390K
After being abandoned for 60 years, the crumbling cabin has been reborn as a two-bedroom hideaway.
This Eco-Minded Home in São Paulo Raises the Bar For Prefab
Made of 100-percent recyclable materials and equipped with smart home technology, SysHaus is a new model by a Brazilian...
A Midcentury Gem Dubbed the “House of Balconies” Lists for the First Time in 60 Years
Designed by Robert Klemmedson, the $2.78M East Bay home comes with vaulted ceilings, walls of glass, and decks for days.
A Handsome, Hexagonal Home by Frank Lloyd Wright Wants $1.2M
About an hour’s drive from New York City, the Stuart Richardson House is a Usonian treasure with a hexagonal motif.
Project Room’s Winning Streetlight Design Beckons a Brighter Future for Los Angeles
The L.A.-based collective brings the city its first new streetlight design in more than 60 years.
This New Camper Triples in Size With the Push of a Button
Like magic, the new BeauEr 3X travel trailer expands to three times its size in less than 60 seconds.
A Hilltop Midcentury in Berkeley With Bay Views and a Writer’s Cottage Asks $970K
Available for the first time in nearly 60 years, the home offers a glass-fronted living room with views of the San Francisco Bay.
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Unexpected Bursts of Color Enliven a Midcentury Pad in Australia
In a midcentury home in Victoria, Australia, an interior designer embraces color and a connection to the outdoors.
Alvar Aalto’s Stool 60 Is Everywhere—But It Has Always Stood on Its Own
It's the 90th anniversary of an object that proved natural forms can still be rational and modern.
Grab This Sleek L.A. Midcentury by John Lautner For Under $2M
The Bergren Residence boasts hallmarks of iconic Lautner design, including a striking roofline, walls of glass, and breathtaking...
Discover Why There's No Substitute for an Authentic Eames Lounge Chair
For almost 60 years, the Eames Lounge has been America's favorite chair. But what really goes into this modern masterpiece?
This Modern Cabin in Canada Looks Like a Gigantic Pair of Binoculars
Perched on a mountain in Quebec, Canada, this modern cabin resembles a pair of binoculars peering out over the land.
A Ship-Like Belgian Home With Bespoke Blacksmithing Hits the Market at €569K
A custom-forged fireplace anchors the ’60s residence, and weatherworn wood and porthole windows give the whole place a nautical...
Everything We’re Scooping Up During Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale
There are hundreds of items on our wish list, but we’ve whittled it down to these 17 must-haves.

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