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What Are Your Favorite Dwell Memories? 9 Fans Weigh In
October 14, 2015
For Dwell’s 15th anniversary issue, we asked our fans to share their favorite memories. Here, we gather a selection of our favorite responses.
"In a world that can underappreciate great design, I love Dwell’s ability to help me recharge and be inspired. Dwell celebrates human-scaled modern architecture, design, and the talented people that make it reality."—@johnmckusick on Instagram
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Originally appeared in Lone Star
"I’ve loved Dwell forever (it seems)—it’s the attention to the indoors, but also the outdoors that has me revisiting back issues over and over."—Domestica on Facebook
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Originally appeared in Green Sustainable Home in Montauk
"Dwell introduced me as a young adult from a traditional New England town to the innovative architecture throughout the United States. This inspired me to move across the country and pursue a life inspired by the Dwell idea that home is only limited by your imagination. Thank you Dwell!"—@theranchmineofficial on Instagram
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Originally appeared in A Home with Eclectic Style Looks Just Right
"All the amazing DIY and low-budget projects that make anything seem possible."—@curtismicklish on Instagram
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Originally appeared in A Versatile House Fulfills All This Musician's Needs
"I was relieved that finally someone was talking about the architecture and design that I am most drawn to. Dwell has informed my own work as a modern quilter over the years and is probably responsible for my endeavors to keep things simple and beautiful."—@btaylorquilts on Instagram
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Originally appeared in Artist's Dining Room in Valencia with Fringed Paper Walls
"I loved the freshness of Dwell and how it felt like a clean take on modern design that was not fuzzy or retro while still respecting classic modern design. I also love that it has evolved into a great resource for people who want to find sustainable and ecological alternatives without sacrificing the design aspect in every price range."—Alfredo Muniz on Facebook
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Originally appeared in Lucky 7
"I absolutely love the inspiration to choose thoughtfully designed items and spaces for the home. And, all the small-living/prefab pieces in Dwell have completely changed my view on what “good living” can look like!"—@simplelovelymoments on Instagram
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Originally appeared in Bright Renovation of a Tiny Manhattan Apartment
"I am a high school art teacher and have a double subscription to Dwell because I love the images and articles, and so do my students. Dwell is the best way to introduce students to contemporary and sustainable architecture. Also love the heavy paper on which Dwell is printed, it’s great for collages!"—@uhsart on Instagram
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Originally appeared in A Getaway That's Easy to Maintain (While Looking Incredible)
"When I opened my first Dwell it was like hearing the Beatles for the first time. It was that epiphany when you realize that it’s simplicity that is beautiful."—@rayream on Instagram
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Originally appeared in This is How You Grow a Garden in the Sky
"In a world that can underappreciate great design, I love Dwell’s ability to help me recharge and be inspired. Dwell celebrates human-scaled modern architecture, design, and the talented people that make it reality."—@johnmckusick on Instagram
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