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• Modern Staircase Inspiration

  

  From solid wood to industrial steel, these modern staircases are more than just a way to get from one part of the house to another. Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 7 Modern Benches for Indoors Or Outdoors

  

  Whether a backyard picnic table or a hallway perch, benches make for an easy, modern seating option. View Slideshow Slideshow A picnic-style table setup from... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• New Kids on the Bloc: American Architects in the Post-Soviet World

  

  Three New York-based architects discuss the challenges—and opportunities—of designing in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Slideshow The Muzeiko, Bulgaria's firs... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• A 3-D Printed, Interactively Designed Lamp

  

  LimeMakers, a Berlin-based 3-D printing start-up, wants to turn your photographs into a faceted lamp. View Slideshow Slideshow The Dazzle Lamp is a project... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Smart Detection System Prevents Home Water Damage

  

  Wi-Fi and Bluetooth continue to spread to every household item, with safety monitoring systems getting particular attention. Wally is among the first devices... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Clever Concept Tackles Movement Toward Smaller Kitchens

  

  A modular culinary concept addresses the mass movement toward small-space living. Slideshow Dubbed the Monoblock, GE’s forward-thinking micro-kitchen concept... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Design-Friendly Destinations in Detroit

  

  Out of the ashes of recession rises a promising design scene in Detroit. Endemic residential vacancy and a persistent industrial core present challenges as... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• We'd Fancy a Stay in One of These Modern Guest Rooms

  

  The modern-day interpretation of "guest room" is often a pull-out couch; these spaces go above and beyond with truly inviting suites for visitors. Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Creative Proposals for New Teaching Facility at the Brooklyn Navy Yard

  

  A design competition drew submissions for a new teaching facility, dubbed the ONE Lab, at the Brooklyn Navy Yard's renovated Building 128. Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Holiday Gift Guide 2014: For the Student

  

  Help the student in your life navigate the transition to independence and adulthood—or simply get to that 9 a.m. class on time—with one of these Dwell-approved... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• New Retrospective by Esteemed California Photographer

  

  Selections from Larry Sultan's major collections centers a new exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Slideshow Backyard Hercules, 2009, from the... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Join Dwell and Volvo in a Conversation About the Future of Los Angeles

  

  Dwell and Volvo host an exploration of how design and technology keep Los Angeles at pace with the modern global landscape. On November 15, 2014, Dwell and Volv... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Mirrors for the Modern Home

  

  Known to make a space feel larger, mirrors are playful accent pieces in modern interiors. Here are a few of our favorite uses of mirrored surfaces. Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Shops We Love: Quitokeeto

  

  It might be because Quitokeeto photographs its collection of earthy ceramics, sculptural steamers, vintage kitchenware, rare honeys (yes, rare honeys), and... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Inexpensive and Durable Material We Love: Laminates

  

  With materials, one must often make tradeoffs among looks, maintenance, price, and functionality (we’re talking about you, marble). Laminates, on the other hand... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Break Out of a Shell Chair Rut with Muuto's Wood Eco-Fiber Version

  

  Talking to designers Iskos—Berlin about their revolutionary eco-friendly composite used for Muuto's new Eames-inspired Fiber Chair. Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 8 Modern Odes to Wood

  

  Wood is a common flooring or furniture choice, but these modern projects express a deep appreciation for the material, putting it to use on walls, ceilings,... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Gifts from the Dwell Store: For Kids with Taste

  

  If you know a kid who ditched coloring books in favor of oil paints at age eight, this guide will help you find the perfect gift. Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Sliding Shelves Transform This Tiny Home Into Countless Configurations

  

  Madrid-based firm PKMN dreamed up this flexible concept for a client with a tiny home north of the city. Made up of three flexible shelving units on track... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 10 Inspired Dining Rooms

  

  Ah, the holiday season—a time for warm spirits, an endless stream of guests, and to put your entertaining skills to the test. If you're hosting the big meal thi... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2014 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN