House Design
Your window on the world of House Design, from finding the right plot and pinning down your architectural style, to the ins and outs of planning and building, and the structural features such as windows, doors and staircases
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This house had two empty rooms until a bold redesign gave it a sense of purpose – and some elegant new furniture
The elegant dining room in an Atlanta home was once the kids' tricycle race track until a radical design update reclaimed it
By Karen Darlow Published
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This stylish home exudes California contemporary style – and the wall decor is some of the best we've ever seen
This LA home balances practical family living with sophisticated grown-up style and we're loving the accent on wallpapers
By Karen Darlow Published
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Contemporary and bohemian styles are a winning combination in this historic Long Island home
This waterfront boathouse is a work of art, following a careful restoration in keeping with its charming 20th-century origins
By Karen Darlow Published
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The tailored interiors of this Hamptons new-build make it a home for all seasons
A calm palette and furnishings that offer a fresh perspective on coastal style ensure this home has year-round appeal
By Karen Darlow Published
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This New York apartment embraces a mix of modern and elegant style into a tiny square footage
Designer-artist Adam Charlap Hyman is someone with boundless imagination and his NY apartment is a playground for his creativity
By Emma J Page Published
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Cohesive design and characterful finishes give this LA new build true California soul
There's space for family life and entertaining in this well-designed home, where practical solutions are beautiful too
By Karen Darlow Published
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English charm, mid-century modern and East Coast poise all inspired the interiors for this happy and stylish home
Designer Analisse Taft-Gersten brings London townhouse style to her historic Greenwich CT home, and adds a modern twist
By Karen Darlow Published
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This characterful London townhouse is a master class in layering textures, patterns and colors
Step inside the London home of textile artist Aiveen Daly for a lesson in individuality – here, every mesmerizing piece tells a story
By Fiona McCarthy Published
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Textile designer Cathy Nordström's Swedish home is a treasure trove of pattern and color
Each room of this Stockholm house is decked out with delightful textiles, giving it a smart look that is unique and charming
By Jo Bailey Published
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This chic historic French château provides inspiration for the owners' Parisian parfumerie brand
The château in the Gascony countryside offers a place for Victoire de Taillac-Touhami’s family to regroup
By Jo Bailey Published
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Ancient meets modern – this Arizona villa includes pieces dating back to the 13th Century
Built 20 years ago, this beguiling Arizona villa has a sense of history that comes from pieces dating back as far as the 13th century
By julietbenning Published
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Minimalist architecture and simply beautiful interiors are a match made in heaven for this Florida home
Blue skies and azure seas provide all the color required for this stylish minimalist home – here's the architect's perspective
By Karen Darlow Published
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How one designer's family home became a sanctuary – its light, calm spaces are key
The key ingredients in a designer's own home: light, space, calm, and wow-factor style – here's how it's done
By Karen Darlow Published
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This house showcases truly joyful color and pattern play – it's the epitome of a happy home
This Bahamian home is a joy to behold – at every turn there are colors, patterns and moments of repose that just feel good
By Emma J Page Published
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This period home's surprises include a basement spa – and the 'tunes room' has to be seen to be believed
Designed by Brittany Hakimfar of Far Studio, who has married a sympathetic restoration with contemporary lifestyle choices, it's a lesson in understated style
By Lucy Searle Published
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This Nantucket seaside home gives beach house style a very pretty makeover
With its refreshing coastal colors and pretty chintz prints, this Nantucket home has got us all dreaming of ocean views
By Karen Darlow Published
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The lived-in look in this contemporary California home will make you rethink the way you layer texture
Soft fabrics, rustic tiles, and materials that patina over time – the thoughtful approach to design that just improves with age
By Karen Darlow Published
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This New England-style home demonstrates how to integrate landscape and interior design for the best of both worlds
Bringing the outside in – how a landscape architect seamlessly blended her home and her garden
By Karen Darlow Published
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This interior designer's Boston home is a maximalist paradise
Liz Caan's family home is filled with personality, color and even Gucci wallpaper
By Ailis Brennan Last updated
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Recreating English country style stateside with a new Cotswold-inspired home – this home proves it can be done
This Philadelphia new-build was inspired by the history and craftsmanship of English country homes in the Cotswolds
By Karen Darlow Published
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Modern comforts and historic details: this Texas farmhouse gets the balance right
This historic country home had a full-scale renovation, but the new additions honor and enhance the original details
By Karen Darlow Published
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Do modern designs and comforts work in historic homes? This Seattle residence says a definite yes
An historic Mediterranean revival home gets a modern update that adds layers of luxury and enhances its original features
By Karen Darlow Published
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The LA home we all want to live in – and just wait till you see the bathrooms
Elegant, quirky and with a touch of the surreal, this LA home took a refreshing new approach to high-end interior design
By Karen Darlow Published
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Coastal style gets a refresh and the good news is, it's still light, bright and breezy
This newly built ocean-front California home redefines beach house style, adding smart and elegant touches into the mix
By Karen Darlow Published
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This refined Paris pied-à-terre is a masterclass in small-space planning
What this sophisticated Paris apartment lacks in space it makes up for in style, with an elegant approach to city living
By Karen Darlow Published
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European elegance and organic materials create a luxe look in a Chicago high-rise – the kitchen is one of the best we've seen
Architectural details and luxurious textures brought a touch of Parisian style to this apartment on the shores of Lake Michigan
By Karen Darlow Published
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Inside Storybook Mansion, the home Walt Disney designed himself – it's an homage to the fairytales he captured
This four bedroom mansion in LA built by Walt Disney exudes fairytale European country glamor and is the the ideal place to enjoy the LA and Hollywood lifestyle
By Lola Houlton Published
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Led Zeppelin fans will be amazed at how trad and tranquil this band member's country home is
The grand eight-bedroom former home in Devon, South West England of Led Zepplin's bassist, John Paul Jones, is up for sale
By Lola Houlton Published
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Open plan living goes high end in this beautiful Boston home
Open-plan living goes high end, with luxurious fabrics, striking artwork and elegant European furnishings in abundance
By Karen Darlow Published