20+ hour, 35+ min ago   (826+ words) Even small details can make buyers question the whole home. Strong curb appeal can make a meaningful difference when it comes to your home's value. Research from the University of Texas at Arlington found that an attractive, well-maintained exterior can…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (125+ words) Designers explain why alcove bathtubs with custom aprons are trending in bathroom design—plus their tips on style, cost, and installation essentials....

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (569+ words) This flipped setup is all about polish, not productivity. Until recently, the standard home office layout featured a freestanding desk positioned against the back wall, with the chair facing outward toward the rest of the room. But now, that familiar…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago   (750+ words) It turns “dead space” into a major selling point. Whether you’re fixing up a house with the intent to flip it or making upgrades to your forever home, there’s always some consideration as to whether certain renovations or DIY projects…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (308+ words) Our only regret is that we should have bought these items sooner! Shop & Tell is our shopping series, featuring thoughtfully curated home finds from House Beautiful editors. We'll take you inside our carts and dish on what we're buying—and…...

2+ week, 22+ hour ago   (780+ words) Depth, personality, and jewel tones are replacing the classic all-white kitchen. Here’s how to get the look. There’s pretty much nothing more classic than an all-white kitchen. The design scheme has survived every design era, wooing generations of homeowners with…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (427+ words) “Assess the bones before you design the skin.” Behind every great home is a contracting team that puts in the hard work to bring it to life. But the dissonance between a homeowner’s design dreams and what the home can…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (313+ words) The professionals have some thoughts. We chatted with two architects—Diana Melichar, who runs her eponymous firm out of Lake Forest, Illinois, and Boston-based Patrick Ahearn, founder and lead architect of his namesake studio—to find out which architectural elements…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (472+ words) Trust us, the investment will be worth it. The best design decisions do more than make your home look polished. They can increase buyer interest, strengthen your home's appeal, and even boost its value. Ahead, experts share seven design choices…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (801+ words) It’s not just about cleanliness—it’s a safety thing, too. Some of us have more than enough room to contain our storage systems, from basement shelves to loads of cabinets. But when you live in a small home and are…...