Dwell May/June 2022

While we were making this issue, we added two peace lilies, an Aglaonema silver bay, and a particularly handsome snake plant to our New York office. From where I sit, they immediately improved the vibe in the space where our East Coast team (optionally) works. It has been years since, as a culture, we hit peak Monstera and the term plantfluencer first left a bitter, leafy taste in our mouths. But, accelerated by a pandemic, plant life now has deep roots in our feeds, our homes, and our brains. With a simple reason: Having some greenery around feels good. The stories in this issue show the many possibilities for what verdant living can look like—all creative, some a little extreme. In Buenos Aires, we visit a once-dusty turn-of-the-20th-century house (p. 84)…

Mandi Keighran Writer As she began researching Swedish greenhouse living, Mandi Keighran had questions—a lot of them. “I have houseplants in my apartment, and it takes me ages just to water and repot them,” she says. “I was really interested in the realities of living in a greenhouse. They look so magical in photos, but it also seemed like there would be so many challenges, like humidity, bugs, the work associated with managing such a large garden year-round.” Keighran flew from her London base to Stockholm to visit the homes and their owners, and what she discovered surprised her. “It wasn’t the things that I expected to be challenging that actually were,” says Keighran. “The most remarkable thing was just how self-sustainable life in a greenhouse can be.” Pär Olofsson Photographer Pär Olofsson has lived in…

“Lovely, simple, clean, and warm. What more does one need?” —JP Harris via Dwell.com Comments [Re: “Ed Warner, Creating Stylish Bathrooms for People With Disabilities,” March/April] It’s so important to step into others’ shoes when designing. Even just as a middle-age person I have simple troubles like reading packaging. Adequate contrast is so important. I am inspired and grateful to know that there are designers who are merging utility, versatility, and aesthetics. Usually, it’s one at the expense of the rest. I’d love to read more articles along these lines! CAROLYN A. VIA DWELL.COM Re: Grass Lawns Reminds me of childhood. Grass is so serene. Feels great under your feet. @COURAGE.WARRIOR Love the simplicity. @JEMT58 Gives the kids room to run and play. @THEWRITEHIDALGO Lawns are unsustainable. They’re a huge waste of water and displace native plants. @JCLARKPT2 There’s nothing like the feel of…

1. Decorating With Pink Find a rosy hue that suits your style and space in these photos of enviable tiles, tables, tapestries, and more. 2. Dogs of Dwell Need a dose of cute? We pulled together a gallery of our favorite pups and the beautiful spaces they call home. 3. Green Roofs Browse rooftop gardens and get a game plan that’ll give wildlife a habitat and neighbors a welcome vista. Start Making Your Own Collections Find inspiration at dwell.com/photos…

Flowers that I grow from seed and bring to work to brighten my office. @brashemonie Choosing perennials with different times for blooming, layering them, and then weaving in annuals. @vitaminpiller Using it as much as possible with low-maintenance furniture. @hpoletes Plants and bird feeders. @jen__vs Greens, greens, and more greens. @mdvphoto_archi tecture Letting it grow naturally. @jasper__.__moon Gardening!!! @lexiekkirsch An outdoor work space with a seating area warmed by a fireplace and freshened with plants. @varunraj1999 Planter boxes. Grow food, not grass! @he.idinbanff Firepit with an ocean view. @lindabsmalley Making it an extension of the indoor space. @joumanafoster Vertical gardening. @varshinipramod kumar Decorating it like a room. @staceycofield No grass. No gas-powered leaf blowers. Evergreen trees for privacy and color all year. @barbara__robson With native plants that are low maintenance. @dovetail_gc I grow raspberries, pumpkins, and rhubarb and share the crops with local restaurants I love. @mrjustinkingsley By hiring a landscape architect. @miketsapos I look at it through the blinds. @soulseedsjournal…

While we were making this issue, we added two peace lilies, an Aglaonema silver bay, and a particularly handsome snake plant to our New York office. From where I sit, they immediately improved the vibe in the space where our East Coast team (optionally) works. It has been years since, as a culture, we hit peak Monstera and the term plantfluencer first left a bitter, leafy taste in our mouths. But, accelerated by a pandemic, plant life now has deep roots in our feeds, our homes, and our brains. With a simple reason: Having some greenery around feels good. The stories in this issue show the many possibilities for what verdant living can look like—all creative, some a little extreme. In Buenos Aires, we visit a once-dusty turn-of-the-20th-century house (p.…