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Isn't It Grand?

Untouched land became more than a backdrop for one family's sophisticated forever home.

EAST of EDEN

A West Coast artist brings new life to a vacation house with views of the Atlantic Ocean.

So You've Always Wanted...

...to be happier at home? Now's the time to make it happen. These creative spaces are now more coveted than ever-but the real payoff is in the joy they'll bring you.

Evolutionary Perspective

One designer spent a decade and a half ensuring this San Francisco home flourished alongside its owners.

ROOM to PLAY

Clever details and layered style make this expansive new build feel like a family heaven.

Hitting Refresh

A bit of good karma allowed a creative family of three to infuse a dated home in Santa Fe with new life.

A Little Vitamin Sea

In a seaside town, classic coastal decor and Indian textiles add up to a relaxing retreat.

Many Happy Returns

Your home is one of the biggest investments you'll ever make. And while there is a lot about the real estate market you can't control, certain improvements do have an outsized influence on your property's bottom line. The good news is not all of these measures require a gut renovation or liquidating your life savings. We've compiled a list of projects, ranging in scope from a weekend refresh to a months-long endeavor, that will boost your home's value no matter where you live.

A Change of Direction

The goal was a \"bright and airy\" vacation home, but one designer knew the homeowner's request for all-white everything wasn't the only way to get there.

Hold the Line

Big choices can feel totally elegant-as one designer proves. Just stick to a restrained color palette and then don't hold back.

JOY COMES FIRST

When happiness gets prioritized above resale value, you decorate fearlessly. It's how one homeowner brought this charming San Antonio cottage back to life.

Quiet Time

Warm tones and natural textures took this Indiana home from cavernous to cozy.

Charmed, I'm Sure

What happens when a free-spirited attitude meets a classic sensibility? In this Long Island house, it's the perfect match

For the LOVE of HOME

Our annual Whole Home project has always been a celebration of how meaningful design can create a safe haven from the chaos of the world around us. Never has that mission been more important.

The Bold & The Beautiful

A Georgian-style estate swaps fussy formality for rich colors, plentiful patterns, and functionality reflective of family life.

French Dressing

Can you really turn a big Texas home into a charming Francophile retreat? Oui, oui.

Tailor Made

In a competitive real estate market, a couple decides against house hunting and goes all in on a custom build in the heart of Dallas.

One Foot in the Sand

A whimsical space blends island style with classic details and references to the past.

Making History

A little creative thinking helps transform this period-perfect Tudor.

GREAT ESCAPE

Scenic lakeside views and a layout made for entertaining become the focus in this family getaway.

THE BEST HOME STORES IN AMERICA

From pop-ups to industry standbys, these expert-recommended shops are filled with equal parts essentials and eye candy.

Colors of the World

An old-worldamansion rendered anew, a jungle enclave enriched sical decor, or a freestanding treehouse perched on the glittering Pacific coastline bold hotel design has the power to unleash the imagination and cement a sense of place. Beyond the scenic landscapes they occupy, these luxury properties are travel experiences in themselves, with scene-setting details spanning from clever color palettes and artisanal textures to historic architecture and bespoke furniture.

Q: What paint color is as versatile as a little black dress?

“Like an infinitely wearable LBD, a great paint color can give home interiors eternal flexibility, so I asked experts and designers to share their go-to shade.”

LIGHT HOUSE

A century-old Missouri grande dame warms up and wows-with an unlikely muse.

High Impact

For a family keen on modernizing their stately D.C. home, one designer zeroed in on unifying moments.

CREATIVE LICENSE

A Nashville ranch's palette feels personal and harmonious with the outdoors.

Gazing Inward

A newly built West Palm Beach home's sense of place comes from within.

Risky Business

A home in the heart of North Carolina pushes— almost beyond—the limits of layered vibrancy.

Practically Perfect

Ingeniows design tricksiturn thig\Jacksonville, Florida, homefintoia kid-friendly neighborhood gem.

A Storybook Ending

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