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Dwell | 
| Publisher: Dwell Llc.
List Price: $39.60
Buy New: $19.95
You Save: $19.65 (50%)
Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 85
Format: Magazine Subscription, Print
Type: Consumer magazine
Subscription Issues: 10
Subscription Length: 12 Months
Issues Per Year: 10
First Issue Lead Time: 6-10 Weeks
ASIN: B00005NIRE
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 3 months
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Product Description
Dwell is the first and only magazine to explore both the interiors and the exteriors of modern home design in a stylish, yet accessible way. With focus on a new modernistic approach to home design that offers identity, creativity and harmony.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 15 more reviews...
 Stunning Modern Design for the Reasonable Among Us December 3, 2005
Ed Uyeshima (San Francisco, CA USA)
27 out of 28 found this review helpful
Here is a magazine that focuses on modern design and clean-line architecture without the trendy vibe that makes a competitor like "Wallpaper" an expensive, hit-or-miss read. What I like most about "Dwell" is its consistency in presenting interesting designs from around the world that look quite livable and fashionable at the same time. Even the advertisements are quite compatible to the flow of the magazine, so much so that they often look like they are part of the editorial. There is a very useful "Marketplace" section at the end that tells you where to get a lot of the art, furniture and accessories complementary to the designs presented. I have often used these helpful listings to find some interesting things for my own place.
This magazine is definitely geared toward the urban loft dweller, but I like how they highlight homes with families in mind as well. Individual issues are often focused on either geographic or utility-related themes, thus keeping a library mandatory for future reference. The photography is superb. If you are tired of design magazines that seem to be talking specifically to designers, this is a great, reasonably priced alternative for people who simply appreciate great design. Highly recommended.
 One of my favorite top five magazines ... and for a reason April 1, 2006
MotherLodeBeth (Sierras of California)
25 out of 27 found this review helpful
Dwell is a unique (in my opinion) magazine and I like that. Unlike many if not most magazines that revolve around home design, this magazine does so with environmental concerns in mind as well as style. And as someone who appreciates the less is more mantra, I like the fact that the magazine shows off abodes that are small yet spacious. Like in the April 2006 issue where Aloft in the Forest, where an urban yet forest feel loft style home on a compact lot are shown. Using easy and affordable ideas for the interior elements. Yes, the magazine has ads, but to their credit they must screen clients so that what ads are there, fit the style of the magazine. No fluffy dust catching junk.
Modern Design December 8, 2005
Rebecca Johnson (Washington State)
19 out of 23 found this review helpful
"Creativity is like life insurance. If you are creative, you are never afraid, because you can design yourself out of any situation." ~Li Edelkoort
If you are interested in items like the Nissan Actic Concept Car (that has a matching trailer) or you want to discover new modern options for your bathroom, kitchen or garden, this magazine delivers.
DWELL has a variety of articles to interest the casual decorator or the seriously focused chef. For example, the April/May 2004 issue had articles on:
Home Cooking - a contractor and his three sons design a home with the kitchen at the heart of the home.
Cutting It Up - A downtown Los Angeles loft gets a makeover.
Stainless Chef - Designer John Picard finds a sanctuary with a high-tech steam oven and a hand-carved tub.
Victorian Revival - A San Franscico couple is the inspiration for a dramatic culinary renovations.
Trend Diva - Jane Szita talks about nesting and nihilism.
Other interesting articles include information on houses that become art, short reviews for books on subjects such as living in a small space.
I was intrigued by the house designed with mostly windows on page 45 and high tech enthusiasts will also love features for speakers or CD changers which are most modern.
Well, until I can afford a 9,500 buck oven, I'll keep reading and dreaming. The library in the April/May issue is to die for! Big windows and shelves galore.
Dwell is a magazine designed to inspire and inspire it did! Even some of the text is in color. The Marketplace section gives you a wealth of sources to encourage you to start on your own dream design, house or otherwise. The sourcing section also provides page by page information on sources.
~The Rebecca Review
What a Nice Surprise--Stunning Magazine! June 27, 2006
KDMask (Rochester, Planet Fab, NY)
18 out of 21 found this review helpful
I picked up a copy of Dwell in my brother's mod condo he owns and thought, oh, not another boring Design magazine. WOW. I was really impressed with both the great pictures and the range of topics in this little gem. From "chairs through the ages" to a complete timeline of modern design (toasters to iPods!) I just couldn't stop saying "ahhhh"! Since this magazine is not available in many places (such as the supermarket), it's well worth a subscription. There are wonderful ideas for small spaces but also for larger homes too. It would make a great gift for a 20 something that is just getting into their first space.
(and hey, having it on your coffee table makes your hipness go up by about 100%~!)
 Shockingly bad customer service March 13, 2007
D. Robinson
15 out of 27 found this review helpful
I have had nothing but trouble with my Dwell subscription:
June 2006 - Missed issue. I contacted customer service by email, they took several days, and I do mean several days to return my email. The problem was finally resolved with a telephone call on my behalf - they extended my subscription by 2 issues. However, the replacement magazine did not come and I had to telephone them again. They said on the telephone that it would take 4-6 weeks to get my replacement magazine. They were correct.
January 2007 - I received several renewal notices from Dwell, though my subscription does not expire until October 2007! I emailed customer service (again), and after several days they replied to my email and assured me my subscription does not expire until October 2007, and that they send customers renewal notices early, 9 months early in fact, so that customers have time to renew. Customer service should not make excuses for their shortcomings.
March 2007 - I did not receive the March 2007 issue and April is already on the news stand. 2 missed issues in the past 6 months. Frustrated. I just emailed customer service and received the auto-reply of "...Your message has been submitted to a customer service representative who will respond to you within two business days .. " I hope it really is only two days.
Update: No email response yet on the above. Will have to telephone them again. Four times since June.
Shockingly horrible customer service. Though it used to be one of my favorite magazines and I really want to continue liking it. However, I cannot bring myself to do it. I now feel ill when I see the magazine - knowing that I have received minimal value for my money. I will not be renewing my subscription, and am seriously considering canceling it now. I therefore cannot and will not recommend this magazine to anyone due to lack of customer care.
FYI: I ordered this magazine directly from Dwell and not from Amazon.
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