Stacey McLachlan
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 4
- Latest publication
- Sep 16, 2026
- Outlet visibility, for Dwell
- Top 500K sites
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- Jul 24, 2026
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Budget Breakdown: In Nova Scotia, a Master Metalworker Builds a Steely ADU for $293K (opens the original)
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Metalworker Marc Schaedler spends his days fabricating steel railings, planters, and range hoods for other people’s architectural visions. For his own backyard suite in the West End neighborhood of Halifax, Nova Scotia, he wanted something bigger: proof that steel could carry an entire project, not just accent one. Subscribe to Dwell+ to get unlimited access to the very best of Dwell, including a steady stream of subscriber exclusives, ad-free browsing, and more. You can cancel at any time. Alre
How Outdoor Lighting Can Bring Architecture to Life After Dark (opens the original)
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You’ve invested thoughtfully in your home’s exterior, selecting materials, considering proportions, emphasizing architectural details. Then sunset arrives, and all that intentionality vanishes into the shadows. Unless, of course, you’ve brought smart outdoor lighting into the equation. Rather than serving as purely functional fixtures, smart lights can reveal, enhance, and even transform how your home’s architecture reads at night. Your home’s facade and landscape deserve intentional illuminatio
Budget Breakdown: First Came the Gear Loft. Then Came the $1M Washington Home (opens the original)
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As they were picking a place to build a home, Leslie Garrard and Heidi Durham thought less about square footage and more about ski runs, bike rides, and getting out on the water. "We very much wrap our lives around outdoor living and outdoor recreation," Leslie says. "And we love gear. It’s part of our daily living in a way, whether it’s a bike or a paddle board or your trail running vest." Subscribe to Dwell+ to get unlimited access to the very best of Dwell, including a steady stream of subscr
How Layered Lighting Takes a Home From Flat to Dynamic (opens the original)
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A single overhead light leaves rooms feeling flat and one-dimensional. The so-called "big light," as it is known among its most vocal critics, has become synonymous with sterile-feeling spaces. Somehow, this remains the default setup in most homes—despite the fact that a singular ceiling fixture does little to enhance architecture, create visual interest, or adapt to how we actually use our spaces. There’s more to life, after all, than sufficient brightness. The solution to unwelcoming spaces li
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