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How an interior designer turned this home's basement into the ultimate family room - 'it's designed for entertaining'
This designer created the perfect downtime area for entertaining the entire family
By Raluca Racasan Published
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The art of using white paint, but making it cozy - this warming home has the secret
Using a palette of whites might not seem like a go-to for creating cozy interiors, but these hotel bedrooms indicate the opposite
By Raluca Racasan Last updated
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This 'quirky' Victorian home in Toronto is filled with unusual features, from its red kitchen to 'broken-plan' layout
What used to be an odd Victorian house is now a modern home filled with light, curved lines and open spaces for a family of four to enjoy
By Raluca Racasan Published
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Emily Henderson’s new backyard centers around a 'surprise water feature' that can be enjoyed all year round
The TV host’s backyard features a secret water feature that blends in with nature and can be enjoyed all year round – even in winter
By Raluca Racasan Published
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'Your home should celebrate your story!' Dabito reveals his 3 secrets to a colorful and joyful home
The color expert explains how to decorate a home that's full of life and soul
By Raluca Racasan Published
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Before and after: one tiny tweak to this kitchen's cabinetry made so much difference to its storage space
This clever kitchen redesign increases storage space and brightness without changing the footprint
By Raluca Racasan Published
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“It’s the jewelry of a room” - This home reno uses the perfect accessory that makes every room look expensive
This home design made the best of one simple accessory to make every single room feel special and luxurious
By Raluca Racasan Published
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With its wrap-around roof terraces, this Manhattan penthouse masters the art of outdoor living in the city
When the mercury rises, this Tribeca penthouse is the coolest of spots to while away long, hot, hazy days
By Kate Jacobs Published
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Though inspired by the lairs of Bond villains, this architect's home is a surprisingly welcoming retreat
Architect and designer Timothy Godbold may have had some unusual inspiration for this Hamptons home, but that doesn't stop it feeling like a cozy refuge from the outside world
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This kitchen reno uses the perfect minimalist palette - 'these two colors create a feeling of space'
This contemporary home with gorgeous bones was given a makeover where the choice of light colors and subtle patterns complement and enhance its light-filled architecture
By Raluca Racasan Published
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Before & after: by taking just one piece of furniture out, this family's 'flex' room works so much better
Once a dark, dull property, this home now ticks all the boxes of elegance, functionality, and a sense of calm
By Raluca Racasan Published
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This designer chose two "supersized" couches over a sectional for one reason only – and it makes so much sense
This welcoming open plan living room is at the heart of a modern home on Seattle's waterfront
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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'The colors actually calm you' - this Montauk bungalow perfect 2024's most soothing shades
A curation of vintage furniture added into a palette of deep sandy neutrals make this home an oasis that echoes the location’s sweeping views
By Raluca Racasan Published
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This minimalist white home is *also* kid and pet-friendly - the designer explains the 'impossible' secret
You wouldn’t expect to see such light colors and luxurious fabrics in a family home. But this interior designer has both looks and durability ticked off the list
By Raluca Racasan Published
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This designer's house is a masterclass in minimaluxe decor - 'designed to be a place to chill'
Designer Katie Harbison’s Brooklyn home exudes a serene stillness thanks to its perfect balance of contemporary pieces, traditional materials and vintage pieces
By Mary Weaver Published
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A Picasso, a Hirst, even a Banksy – this collectors' California home re-design revolves around their eclectic art
Interior design studio Electric Bowery used the homeowner's extensive art collection to lead the way in the re-design of this Californian home
By Raluca Racasan Published
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'Use one for focus, one for filling in' – this interior designer's trick for balancing colors is one I'm going to remember
This Denver home's mix of cool and warm tones hangs on a clever balancing act - here's how the designer made it work
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This 100-year-old bungalow was the neighborhood eyesore – now it's the 'prettiest house on the block'
Architect and interior designer Davide Casaroli took a chance on a run-down Spanish bungalow, breathing new life into its interior, and exterior too
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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Before & After: This Virginia home's kitchen was dated and clunky, now it's a timelessly modern space
This designer transformed this home's awkward, old-fashioned kitchen into the picture of classic modern design
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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'It swirls like a ballerina en pointe' - a dramatic staircase is just the start of this modern home's elegance
A modern spiral staircase brings a contemporary focal point to a pastoral estate that embraces its heritage
By Oonagh Turner Published
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This iconic Manhattan home was once in a state of disrepair – this is what celebrity designers the Novogratz did with it
Two design stars took on a decaying but equally starry art nouveau-style mansion in Manhattan’s West Village and brought it back to life in the most amazing way
By Mary Weaver Published
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The sunken bath in this Oregon home is enough to convince us "tiled tubs" are the next big bathroom trend
While this "full gut" renovation is filled with clever design details, it's the bathroom that hits you with the biggest wow-factor when you walk in
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This equestrian's small apartment has gentle nods to her love of horses - and space for a saddle
The transformation of this Hong Kong apartment into a characterful, light-filled space meant removing furniture, opening up walls, and bringing a very personal theme into the mix
By Raluca Racasan Published
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This family’s stunning pool area is the perfect at-home retreat for end-of-summer gatherings big or small
You won’t feel the need to go anywhere abroad with this generous-sized pool together with its own bar area and a pool house - now that sounds like a dreamy staycation to me
By Raluca Racasan Published
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Before and after: A '70s bungalow with a problematic kitchen is now a bright oasis - with great tiling in every room
Calm curves and neutral colors transform a standard boxy space into a spacious and functional family home
By Raluca Racasan Published
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This designer's apartment is a masterclass in how to make a small space feel super-luxe
Interior designer Tolù Adẹ̀kọ́'s own apartment is a shining example of the minimaluxe look, cleverly using color and texture in a way that elevates his space
By Pip Rich Published
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This home's modern front door is like nothing you've seen before –and it uses a material you might not expect
A statement-making front door sets the tone for this modern, spacious home with mindfully chosen materials throughout
By Raluca Racasan Published
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This landscape designer's front yard has a no-mow "Korean grass" lawn that's low-maintenance and looks incredible
With it's social seating and water-wise lawn alternative, no detail has been overlooked in the design of this easy-to-look-after front yard
By Hugh Metcalf Published
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This tiny apartment uses clever tricks to look bigger - that any small space can be enhanced by
A tiny apartment was transformed into a modern living space that still keeps its historic feel, mixing stainless steel, a wood box bedroom, and a rich color palette
By Raluca Racasan Published