20 Reasons to Love Dwell on Design


Updated 06/27/11 4:41 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Dwell on Design Conference Photos

This weekend, I headed down to Los Angeles for Dwell's annual Dwell on Design conference. Both the conference and the Saturday home tours were wonderfully organized, displaying a depth and breadth of design that I haven't seen at many other conferences. There truly was something for everyone — whether it was a fabulous outdoor area, knowledgeable speakers on the Sustainability Stage, or a Read more

My 10 Favorite Designs From Dwell's Modern World Award Finalists


Updated 05/25/11 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Dwell Modern World Awards Finalists

This year, Dwell magazine is showcasing 25 favorite modern designs in the categories of Eat, Work, Play, Live, and Create. The Dwell Modern World Awards finalists include clever wall solutions, futuristic task lighting, cool kids' furniture, and much, much more. You can vote for your favorite design out of the bunch here, which will be given the title of People's Choice Award. The rest of the Read more

Nice and New: Dwell Tile Patterns by Heath Ceramics


Updated 07/02/10 11:20 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

Dwell Tile Patterns by Heath Ceramics

Two Bay Area companies are joining forces and revamping the way we think of tilework. On sale Aug. 1, Dwell Magazine and Heath Ceramics have created a beautiful line of tile for the home. Even though Dwell Patterns by Heath Ceramics is only made up of three tile shapes (a diamond, a half hexagon, and a large hexagon), the shapes can actually be configured into five different combinations. After Read more

This Just In: Dwell Launches New DIY Magazine


Updated 05/29/09 8:13 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 3 comments

This Just In: Dwell Launches New DIY Magazine

Dwell is one of my favorite shelter magazines, in part for providing informative, thoughtful, and succinct editorial and in part for showcasing coveted modern homes. But since I'm not on the house hunt or looking to make any architectural renovations, for me it's mostly a leisure read. When it comes to DIY projects, I tend to head to ReadyMade or read websites like Craftzine. So, I'm delighted to Read more

Andrew Wagner Named Editor in Chief of Readymade


Updated 04/17/09 12:43 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 2 comments

Andrew Wagner Named Editor in Chief of Readymade

Andrew Wagner, soon-to-be former editor in chief of American Craft and a founding editor of Dwell, has been named the editor in chief of ReadyMade. The magazine recently relocated from San Francisco to Des Moines, the headquarters of Meredith Corp., so he'll start fresh there May 4. Wagner expects the magazine's website to pick up major steam thanks to his plans to broaden its online presence Read more

Coveted Crib: Lone Star Home


Updated 09/15/08 2:00 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Coveted Crib: Lone Star Home

Austin resident Blake Dollahite didn't enter the rat race when he finished college. Instead, he rebuilt a crumbling bungalow with the help of his dad and friends. Using a variety of salvaged materials, as well as furniture he built himself, the results are absolutely fantastic. For the whole story, pick up this month's copy of Dwell. Source Read more

Midday Muse: Bright Hues, Big Plants


Updated 06/26/08 3:45 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 3 comments

Midday Muse: Bright Hues, Big Plants

Recently, I spotted this picture of Dwell editor in chief Sam Grawe's apartment on AT:SF. I love the bold, punchy colors and gigantic houseplants in his living room, which are nicely balanced by the white Saarinen-esque tables and bright-white walls. It looks both stylish and easy to live in — my perfect combination for home spaces. Source Read more

Casa Verde: the Lighthouse


Updated 05/19/08 11:30 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 2 comments

Casa Verde: the Lighthouse

Dwell recently featured the Lighthouse, a London-area show home by British architects Sheppard Robson, which uses the sky as a resource for temperature control. The primary feature of the house is its windcatcher, "the ultra-modern descendant of an ancient Middle Eastern cooling tool," which allows residents to "directly manipulate the flow of air into and out of the home," (hot and cool air) by Read more

This Just In: Condé Nast in Talks to Acquire Dwell?


Updated 03/13/08 2:17 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 5 comments

This Just In: Condé Nast in Talks to Acquire Dwell?

According to Women's Wear Daily, sources close to Condé Nast say that the company may acquire San Francisco-based shelter/architecture magazine, Dwell. Although Dwell's publisher and president, Michela O'Connor Abrams, told WWD, "I have not been involved in any discussions with Condé Nast," and a spokesperson for Condé Nast declined to comment, it is well known that Condé Nast chairman S.I. Read more