Publication: Dwell
Topics: Home design, architecture, interior design, sustainable design, prefab and modular homes, affordable housing, real estate, urban planning, climate, ecological sustainability, housing policy, social justice, culture, essays, interviews, reported features.
Rate (USD): Up to $1 per word
Deadline: No deadline
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Dwell is a leading online magazine dedicated to smart home design and the ways thoughtful spaces improve people’s lives. The publication features home tours, reported journalism, interviews, essays, and design analysis that explore new ideas about where and how we live.

They’re always looking for fresh voices, including freelance writers, photographers, illustrators, and videographers.

What They’re Looking For

Design

Pitch architecturally significant homes and innovative design projects. Editors are particularly interested in stories featuring:

• Sustainable architecture
• Prefab and modular homes
• Affordable housing solutions
• Unique residential designs
• Renovation stories
• The narrative behind how a home came to be

When pitching a home or project, include:

• A brief description of the project
• Photos (iPhone photos are acceptable)
• Its standout features
• Whether it has been published elsewhere
• Any awards received or submitted
• Information about the owners or renters and whether they’re willing to be featured
• Why the project deserves a place in Dwell

Dwell also accepts pitches for architecturally significant homes currently on the market, including mid-century homes, artist lofts, celebrity properties, and other notable real estate listings.

Culture

The Culture section covers stories exploring the relationship between design, people, and everyday living.

Ideas

The Ideas section focuses on how design shapes society. Editors are interested in reported features, analysis, interviews, and Q&As covering topics such as:

• Affordable housing
• Climate and ecological sustainability
• Urban planning
• Housing policy
• Gentrification
• Design and social justice
• The future of livable communities

Pay

• Web articles start at $0.50 per assigned word
• Print articles start at $1 per word
• Rates increase based on reporting requirements and story complexity.

Some recurring Design features have fixed rates:

• Dwell+ Exclusive
• Budget Breakdown
• Out There
• Tiny Homes/Small Spaces
• Prefabs
• Before and After
• Rental Revamp

These pay $400 for 600–800-word articles.

Additional rates include:

• Design News: $350 per assignment
• Fact-checking and copyediting: $35 per hour
• Photography and illustration: From $100 for web assignments, with most print and exclusive commissions paying $1,000–$2,000. Video rates vary depending on scope.

Dwell pays contributors within 30 days of receiving a completed invoice.