16+ hour, 40+ min ago   (193+ words) Why do we secretly judge other people’s homes? Experts explain the design choices, clutter, and decor details that instantly catch our attention....

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (761+ words) Four years after touring it, designer Sterling McDavid finally got her dream home. “The Golden Rules of Decorating” from House Beautiful’s October 1989 Issue: Michael Greer, an avowed neoclassicist, believed that every space needed “one marvelous decorative object which you love…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (853+ words) Details were designed specifically to show off favorite pieces. “The Golden Rules of Decorating” from House Beautiful’s October 1989 Issue: David Hicks once told House Beautiful that after creating “a very disciplined background,” he liked things “messed up a little” to…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (541+ words) Designer Jennie Bishop reunited with longtime clients to create a fresh new look. “The Golden Rules of Decorating” from House Beautiful’s October 1989 Issue: Dorothy Draper, a maximalist before the term was coined, asserted to House Beautiful, there should never be…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (577+ words) Her mom originally purchased—and intended to sell—the home until she caught a glimpse of the living room paneling. “The Golden Rules of Decorating” from House Beautiful’s October 1989 Issue: “Why do we love certain houses, and why do they…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (197+ words) We’re giving you exclusive access to the very best spaces from the House Beautiful archives. In December 1896, Eugene Klapp and Henry Blodgett Harvey published the first issue of a new home magazine, The House Beautiful. “A little money spent with…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (601+ words) It's time to leave these looks behind—for good. Another ‘90s fad that Novak can’t get on board with is glass tile. “It’s miserable to install, and even at its best, it still reads like a sterile ‘90s bathroom,” she explains. However,…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (905+ words) It's easier than you might think. Pictured Above: A New England kitchen by Amber Lewis. That’s why designers tend to prioritize longevity when planning a kitchen, thinking carefully about how every color, material, finish, and layout choice will hold up…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (744+ words) A look behind that inexplicable tiny door. Historic homes delight with quirks around every corner. The sweet little built-in designed to hold a rotary phone, crown moulding frosting the ceiling edges, a handsome fireplace with the original stonework. Some quirks…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (591+ words) Sit-down dining at home is having a major moment again. Design can be controversial. Whether we’re discussing kitchen islands or statement stoves, one person’s waste of space is another’s must-have. And nowhere is the debate more heated than in the…...