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3 Tips for Mid-Century Modern Collectors

One of the great pleasures of visiting the McKenzie Residence in our September 2012 story "Borrego Springs Eternal," is owner...

A Mid-Century Modern Makeover in Los Angeles

Linear sight lines and a game-changing terrace revamp a midcentury home in the Pacific Palisades.

Now Open: A Mid-Century Modern Gem Steps Into the 21st Century

By bumping out the back of their Arapahoe Acres home and adding sliding glass walls that open to an awesome outdoor living space,...

A Modern Prefab Addition to a Mid-Century California Classic

A 1950s Joseph Esherick home in Berkeley, California, inspires an addition that pays homage to the past yet is poised to host the...

This Charming San Francisco Condo Asks $1.7M

High ceilings, hardwood floors, and endless bay windows make this Pacific Heights home an airy sanctuary.

6 Modern Homes on Wheels

If you have a nomadic streak and like waking up in a different place every few months, weeks, or even days, then a home on wheels...

How to Update a Midcentury Modern Gem

Midcentury completists score the ultimate catch: a 1959 post-and-beam fixer-upper in which to showcase their sprawling furniture...

A Sustainable Mid-Century Beach House

Thanks to a disciplined devotion to mid-century principles of design, a curator’s bachelor pad in the Hamptons is reborn.

Hillside Mid-Century Home Renovation in Texas

An architectural designer and an artist harnessed the collective power of their design firm to remake a dilapidated...

A Once-Derelict London House Restored With Modern Elegance

This older West London home must have once seemed beyond repair.

20 Modern American Farmhouses That Update Tradition

With a strong connection to the land and a nostalgic silhouette, there's something special about farmhouses that recalls a bygone...

Mid-Century Designer Focus: Mel Smilow

An unsung mid-century designer is poised for a triumphant revival.

Rising From the Ruins: Homes Built on Architectural Remains

While the English word ruin comes from the Latin "ruina"—meaning “destruction” or “downfall”—ruins can be the literal and...

6 Modern Prefabricated Homes That Are Actually Affordable

That’s right—we’ve found stylish, high-quality prefabs that start at $135,000.

6 Modern Modular Homes We Love in Colorado

From repurposed shipping containers to cabin retreats, we look at a range of prefabricated, modular homes in Colorado.

Modern Boutique Hotel in a 19th-Century Foundry

Designer John Tong’s inventive Ontario boutique hotel blends rural references with an urbane sensibility.

6 Modern Midwest Prefab Homes We Love

Don’t fly over these compact but cool prefabs in the American Heartland.

6 Modern Paint Colors That Make a Bold Statement

Get inspired by these bold colors that speak volumes when it comes to marrying style with personality.

A Heritage Art Deco House in Australia Gets a Modern Update

A heritage inter-war, functionalist-style house gets a dose of contemporary Australian cool.

6 New York Prefab Companies That Prize Modern Design

Check out New York State’s offering of innovative modular homes.

A 1950s Mid-Century Home Joins the Spokane Register of Historic Places

A pedigreed mid-century home tailor-made for its inhabitants and environs joins the Spokane Register of Historic Places.

Once considered a goner, an International Style home near Palm Springs is lovingly restored to its postwar prime.

A 19th-Century Farmhouse in Eastern Germany Gets New Tricks With an Ecologically Minded Update

Located in an outlying village three hours north of Berlin, the remote property—which until recently lacked potable water—was...

6 Modern Hotels Around the World Made Out of Shipping Containers

Shipping container hotels—quite literally—keep popping up across the globe.

Old-World Charm Meets Modern Finishes in These 6 Parisian Apartments

What could be more Parisian than a chic apartment or flat that combines original crown molding, contemporary furniture, and...

Top 5 Homes of the Week With Remarkable Reading Nooks

One of our New Year’s resolutions? To read more.

A Modern Slovenian Home Mingles With its 16th-Century Neighbor

Sleek on the outside and airy on the inside, this modern home features a skylight that runs across the entire length of the...

A 17th-Century Conservation Area in England Greets a Modern Home

Sited in the upper garden of a 17th-century building, a contemporary abode blends beautifully with its historical setting.

Mid-Century Modern in Disguise

Midland features over 430 mid-twentieth century modern buildings that make the city an unparalleled architectural destination.

A Remarkable Seaside Cabin in Connecticut Hits the Market for the First Time

Appearing like a prism at water’s edge, the secluded retreat was designed and built by architect Vincent C. Amore in 1971 to...

A Major Restoration Updated This Midcentury Landmark in Belgium

A Belgian couple abide by strict preservation rules to breathe new life into an International Style villa by architect Lucien...

6 Modern Pool Villas to Stay at While Visiting Koh Samui, Thailand

If you're thinking of taking a trip to Thailand, consider staying at one of these luxurious modern pool villas on the tropical...

6 Striking Prefab Homes in Seattle

From a floating home to LEED Platinum-certified dwellings, the Emerald City is a stronghold for eco-conscious prefab housing.

A Meticulously Updated Midcentury in L.A. Asks $1.49M

This 1954 post-and-beam residence in Glendale, California, has undergone a considered renovation by Levitt Halsey Design and...

An Updated Historic Loft in Manhattan Is Listed For $4.5M

Housed within an iconic pre-war building in SoHo, this airy abode is packed with history and design.

6 Best Dwell UK Apartments

Across the North Atlantic in the United Kingdom, you may spot subtle variations in style when it comes to the architecture and...

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