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Melissa Dalton is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon, who has been writing for Dwell since 2017. Read more of her work about design and architecture at melissadalton.net.

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Before & After: Trees Grow Right Through the Roof of This Revived Farmhouse in India
The founders of the firm D’Well turn a crumbling dwelling into a serene architecture studio where nature takes center stage.
Before & After: They Gave Their Portland Ranch House a “Midsommar Modern” Revamp
Moody florals meet custom millwork and gleaming brass in this Pacific Northwest midcentury reno by Bright Designlab.
Before & After: This 1881 Schoolhouse Conversion Is a Master Class in Adaptive Reuse
Bowerbird Architects preserved the building’s windows, wainscot, and chalk rail while converting it into a three-bedroom getaway...

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Architects Share Helpful Tips From Their Own Home Renovations
These expert insights will help you navigate the dos and don’ts of the remodel process.
What’s the Most Overlooked Feature When Planning a Kitchen Renovation?
We turned to our panel of Dwell Pros for the answer—here's what they said.