Kelly Dawson
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Past articles by Kelly:
A Surprising Venice Beach A-Frame Reaches Its Peak Potential
Following a renovation that better connected it to the outdoors, designer Katie Gebhardt punched it up with a West Coast palette. → Read More
These Pint-Size Prefab Cabins Are Now Available in the USA Starting at $37K
A family in Latvia built this idyllic country retreat with three tiny homes from My Cabin, a European builder with a new facility in Chicago. → Read More
Planning to Paint? Consider This Your “2023 Color of the Year” Cheat Sheet
New year, new hue—we speak to six brands about the shades that’ll be big in the coming months. → Read More
Budget Breakdown: An Architect Reimagines a Ramshackle Catskills Cabin for $170K
After discovering a rough-and-tumble 1959 getaway, Drew Stuart sets about polishing it up with period-appropriate fixtures and finishes. → Read More
A Los Angeles Director’s Garage Is Recast as an ADU With a Screening Room
With playful portholes and head-to-toe plywood, the new studio gives Wash Westmoreland a place to write, relax, and watch films. → Read More
3 disabled workers share how ‘returning to normal’ makes work inaccessible
One in four Americans has a disability. So employers risk losing out if they don’t consider how a return to office affects disabled workers. → Read More
A Los Angeles Home Reaches Its Peak Potential With Floor-to-Ceiling Views
Kolbe Windows & Doors gives a midcentury house a fresh outlook on its surroundings. → Read More
This 3-Story Rental Home in the Catskills Is Modeled After a Watchtower
Dwell held a contest to find the next must-visit listing on Airbnb, and this is it—introducing Hudson Lookout. → Read More
This Mountain Retreat in Alaska Offers a Stylish Escape From Extreme Conditions
A remote, hexagonal lodge in the Alaskan wilderness invites adventurous guests to take refuge from the elements. → Read More
6 Simple Ways to Boost Your Bathroom With Plant Power
At a time when stress levels are rising, adding a touch of greenery to the bathroom can elevate both your space and your mood. → Read More
These Are the Cabinetry Colors to Look Out for in 2020
Designers Kate Newman, Jordan Cluroe, and Russell Whitehead share their color picks that’ll give your kitchen a fresh look for the new decade. → Read More
Charles Street Oasis By Becky Shea Design
When Becky and Jake Shea of Becky Shea Design were tasked with giving a nondescript “white box” personality, they looked to blend California cool with New York City edge. → Read More
The Island House by Grimaldi–Nacht Arquitectos
This is how an art enthusiast convinced Arturo Grimaldi to create a private gallery that doubles as a residence. → Read More
Modern Intervention Kitchen by CG&S Design Build
A long-awaited renovation flips the script for a historic dome home with an awkward and outdated kitchen. → Read More
Black Kitchen Ideas
When white kitchens have become synonymous with modern homes, why not take another design route? Look to these nine black kitchens for a twist on how to make a statement in this space. → Read More
Petal House kitchen renovation by Henrybuilt
Janet and Mike Hall moved into their 1,700-square-foot midcentury home in Napa knowing it would be the perfect place to unwind. They only needed to fix the kitchen if they wanted to stay permanently. → Read More
Before and After: San Clemente Kitchen by Becki Owens
Interior designer Becki Owens renovated a dark kitchen in San Clemente, California to embrace the easy sunshine all around it. → Read More
Punta Caliza by Estudio Macias Peredo
Punta Caliza on the island of Holbox only offers 12 rooms so that guests feel like part of the family. → Read More
Wild Lilac by Walker Workshop
This home’s dramatic roof overhangs, monumental stucco walls, and sliding glass doors respond to its mountainous setting. → Read More
Stepstone Pavers Connect a Sustainable Home to the Sierra Nevadas
A sustainable property outside Nevada City, California connects to its natural surroundings thanks to Stepstone's high-performance pavers. → Read More