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Shops We Love: Sunnyside Tea & Home

“When Jaclyn and I created this space, we selfishly thought, ‘Where would we want to hang out?’” recalls Megan Curren, who co-owns Sunnyside Tea & Home with Jaclyn Cormack. The answer was a quiet, cabin-like shop where a cup of tea awaits. Named for its sunlit location in Deep Cove,…

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How To Design A Party-Ready Home

Take your cue from event planner Jeffrey Roick to design a perfectly party-ready room.

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Editor’s Advice: Joel Bray’s Top Tips For Holiday Entertaining

Design Editor Joel Bray shares the holiday entertaining tips he presented on The Marilyn Denis Show.

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Ask A Designer: Darryl Carter’s Dining Room Advice

Washington, D.C.-based designer Darryl Carter answers your decoration questions. Q: How can I arrange my existing dining furniture to make better use of the space? Do you have any other ideas to make the room work well? — M.S., via email. A: Whether you decide to keep your existing furniture…

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Editor’s Advice: How To Frame Art

Design editor Lauren Petroff shares tips on how to properly frame different types of art. How incredible is it to welcome a new piece of art into your home? It instantly adds character, texture and visual interest, and is a great way to express your personal style, whether you go for an…

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5 Stylish Family Photo Display Ideas

Technology has made it easy for us to capture cherished moments with our loved ones. Keep these happy memories on display by incorporating them into your decor in creative ways that go beyond the simple stand-up frame. Here are five stylish display ideas to feature your favorite photographs at home. 1. Create a photo board. This…

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Updated Classics: Botanical Wallpaper

Discover fresh alternatives to popular design trends in our online series, Updated Classics. Classic Pick: We love the hand-drawn quality of this whimsical wildflower botanical wallpaper. The spare look lets the hammered finish of the brass bed and marquetry side table shine. Fresh Spin: An oversized scale and…

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Shops We Love: Atelier St. George

For locals, Janaki Larsen’s family-run corner store and café in Vancouver, Le Marché St. George, is a gathering place — somewhere to browse eye-catching wares, enjoy coffee and get together with neighbors. It’s this community spirit that’s sure to make Janaki’s latest venture, located a couple kilometres north, just as…

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Designer Tips: How To Buy A Sofa, Part Three

Assistant design editor Jennifer Koper shares expert advice on shopping for sofas. Now that you have a grasp of the styles you like, and the basics of quality, it’s time to figure out how your favorite sofas would work in your home. At this point, you can…

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Designer Tips: How To Buy A Sofa, Part Two

Assistant design editor Jennifer Koper shares expert advice on shopping for sofas.  Now that you’ve decided what style of sofa you want, it’s time to think about quality. How a sofa is made directly impacts its longevity. If you’re looking to invest in a sofa that has staying…

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Our Interiors Director’s Favorite House & Home Shoots Of All Time

Join Meg Crossley as she takes a trip down memory lane.

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Updated Classics: Wood Floors

Discover fresh alternatives to popular design trends in our online series, Updated Classics. Classic Pick: Wide plank wood floors convey a subtle luxury that’s ideal in a rustic space. The oil-rubbed oak planks in the chalet of designer Grace Castaneda feel soft underfoot and the mid-tone stain is…

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Designer Tips: How To Buy A Sofa, Part One

Assistant design editor Jennifer Koper shares expert advice on shopping for sofas.  After I finished studying interior design, and before I joined the team at H&H, I spent some time managing a furniture showroom. It was there where I learned how difficult finding that perfect sofa…

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10 Things You’ll Find On A House & Home Shelf

Steal a page from the designers and editors whose work we feature in House & Home and learn the elements of the perfect “shelfie.” No longer just a storage area, bookshelves are an artistic statement. Here’s how to make your shelves magazine-approved and Pinterest-worthy.

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5 Fashion Trends To Bring Home From The Spring 2017 Runways

Transform your home into one that's Anna Wintour-approved.