Home Tours

Step inside the most incredible spaces found in the modern world. From midcentury renovations, to off-the-grid cabins, to innovative prefabs, Dwell's home tours take you inside inspiring design projects that serve the contemporary lifestyle, lead the way on green initiatives, and incorporate smart technology. These stories illustrate excellence in modern home design the world over.

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Art
Fichera Residence by Gramercy Design
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Architect Kyle O’Donnell of Gramercy Design finds the perfect place for every piece, from Andy Warhol skate decks to a Mickey Mouse sculpture. “I’m a Warhol-phile,” says Marc Fichera, a sales associate...
3 days ago
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Home
Top 9 Gardens of 2020
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The verdant spaces nominated for the Dwell Design Awards bring these biophilic homes to life. From a koi habitat in Vietnam to a living roof in San Francisco, the nine nominees for Best Garden champion...
Dec 10, 2020
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From Trash to Treasure, You Can Build a Deck That's Easy on Both the Eyes and the Environment
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From Trash to Treasure, You Can Build a Deck That’s Easy on Both the Eyes and the Environment Composite decking has come a long way in recent decades—and one company is going further by recycling 300 pounds...
Sep 29, 2020
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Vegetables
The Beginner’s Guide to Starting Vegetable Seeds Indoors
dwell - Amy Dvorak
Dreaming of your own veggie garden, but not sure where to start? Here’s how to sprout vegetable seedlings right on your windowsill. It’s an almost indescribable feeling: that moment mid-summer when you’re...
May 21, 2020
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Outdoor Spaces
The Beginner’s Guide to Propagating Houseplants
dwell - Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Want to get back to nature, but can’t leave your apartment? Become a plant parent. Here, five “plantfluencers” share their top tips on getting started with houseplants and growing your collection the way....
May 13, 2020