HOUSE OF DIXON

TWO DESIGN STARS SHARE MORE THAN A NAME AS THEIR AESTHETIC LETS NATURE FLOURISH IN EVERY SEASON

CIRCLING BACK TO Boone

PLAYING TOURIST IN MY NORTH CAROLINA HOMETOWN

The Caretakers of Lynchburg

The vibrant Virginia town was first defined by the river that runs alongside it. Now it's shaped by the people who call it home

Hedging Their Bets

Evergreen borders, snug spaces, and lots of pots help this small Alabama landscape live large

A More Welcoming Home

One former magazine editor rethinks her definition of an inviting space

From Ear to Ear

This weather reporter spreads the word about hearing loss

The Wonder of Dahlias

At her farm in Zionville, North Carolina, Lee Hemmings Carlton cultivates thousands of these brilliant blossoms

Stirring Curiosity

Mixologist Joseph Stinchcomb leans on his roots and unique local ingredients to craft cocktails that suit the season

Animal House

Nashville designer Stephanie Sabbe plans rooms with the family's messiest members in mind

The Sweet Home of Alabama

However the Tide turns, Tuscaloosa is a champion among college towns

Catch of the Day

Lessons from a chef who loves to fish

THE HOUSE WITH THE PINK DOORS

Birmingham stylist and designer Lindsey Ellis Beatty splashes every inch of her mid-century home with joyful color

A Storybook Ending

A book reviewer revised a disjointed home into the perfect setting for her family

Divine Energy

For one designer returning to her Texas roots, a former parsonage becomes a heavenly home

Splendid Isolation

When they left the city, all this Toronto pair wanted was space for a garden and their dogsand the world's prettiest mudroom

So Let's Talk About Kitchen Islands

They’ve become a must-have feature, taking up a sizable amount of square footage in a modern kitchen. But do you really need one?

A Fork in the Road

A welcoming Montana vacation home sits at the intersection of rustic and refined

New Build, Old Soul

This circa 2021 home in Birmingham, Alabama, could pass for a historic landmark

Washington's Heights

A house in the Pacific Northwest gets the ultimate California cool treatment, making a family of transplants feel right at home

Palette Pleasers

Neutrals are, well, neutral—they blend in with everything. But some design enthusiasts prefer to stand out. “Our clients’ appetite for color has increased in the last year as they look to embrace their personal inspiration and preferences versus planning for resale,” says designer Emilie Munroe of Studio Munroe. Striking and chic, colorful cabinetry can do the heavy lifting in a renovation, setting a tone and making the space look carefully considered and beautifully finished. Play up the mood by matching cabinets to the window trim, island, and appliances. And remember, a colorful kitchen is vivid and versatile. Should you decide to switch up your space, all you need is a fresh coat of paint

PRECIOUS STONE

Marble has never been so versatile: One designer uses the material in three surprising ways

EURO STAR

Bright paint, glossy tiles, and custom cabinetry turn a once-cramped California kitchen into a sunlit oasis worthy of a Provengal farmhouse

Desktop ORGANIZERS

Mini modules for your modern workspace

High-Tech ROUTER TABLE

A state-of-the-art shop essential

Working with PLASTIC LAMINATE

Adding a durable, smooth, and colorful surface to your work

Joiner's MALLET

A hard-hitting shop hammer

Albers-Inspired NESTING TABLES

A colorful array of Bauhaus utility

Beech

Plain looks, but a solid performer

5 Ways to Upgrade Your Sunscreen Routine

Derms share the most important things we can do when it comes to saving our skin.

A Scandinavian Esсаре

Intentional materials selection and a tranquil color palette cultivate an air of European simplicity in this space elevated to support entertaining.