House Beautiful US - July - August 2023/Summer 2023

In this issue

NEW BUILD, OLD SOUL
Patinated textures add character to an antique collector’s house.

A STORYBOOK ENDING
In a bibliophile’s home, layers of pattern set the scene.

ALL THE DELICIOUS DETAILS
The new Delish test kitchen is serving up chef’s-kiss ideas you should totally steal..

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

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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?

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PRECIOUS STONE

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

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EURO STAR

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

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New Build, Old Soul

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

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Divine Energy

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

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Washington's Heights

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

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A Storybook Ending

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

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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

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A Fork in the Road

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

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House Beautiful US Magazine Description:

House Beautiful Makeovers - The House Beautiful reader is someone whose home is her bedrock. She is always improving it because the process – and result – delights her. Happiness in her home comes from easy luxury and highly personal style. Her home is a gift to share with family and friends.