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Vacation Venture

The hunt for a short-term rental with good design inspires a new properties business

The House Next Door

Ready to downsize, a couple builds their new home in the location they still loved

Gathered at the Table

Create a charming fall tablescape with items collected over time

Fall Décor Harvest

Our 2023 brand ambassador fills her home's interiors with welcoming warmth and seasonal wonder

The RightStep

A HISTORIC CHICAGO HOME RECAPTURES ITS CLASSIC CHARM WHILE ALSO TAKING A BIG STRIDE INTO PRESENT TIMES

Midday with Marlo

An entertainment icon plays the role of hostess with award-winning ease

Chef's Special

With elegant materials and hidden function, there's plenty cooking in this kitchen

Perfect HARMONY

A CHANGE OF HEART LED TO A CHANGE OF ADDRESS FOR ONE COUPLE WHO LET THEIR INSTINCT GUIDE THE WAY TO THEIR NASHVILLE DREAM HOME

GLOWING review

TUCKED INTO THE NEW MEXICO MOUNTAINS, A SANTA FE HOME IS A PERCH FOR STYLE AND HEAD-TURNING SUNSETS

Rock Solid

DESIGN GEMS MAKE ONE ATLANTA HOME SPARKLE WITH SOPHISTICATION

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