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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

EURO STAR

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

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

Washington's Heights

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

Divine Energy

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

New Build, Old Soul

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

PRECIOUS STONE

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

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?

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