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Updated Classics: Nature-Inspired Wallpaper

Discover fresh alternatives to popular design trends in our online series, Updated Classics. Classic Pick: Woodsy wallpaper by Cole & Son lends a rustic note to even the slickest city homes. The intricately detailed bark design and soaring vertical lines add height and dimension, especially in compact spaces.

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10 All-Season Cottages Worth A Visit Year-Round

See beautiful spaces that adapt to the changing climate.

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Editor’s Picks: Whimsical Fabrics Perfect For Fall

Senior editor Morgan Michener shares what’s inspiring her now.  Lately, I’ve been obsessing over whimsical, nature-inspired patterns. Maybe it’s the chill in the air, perfect for fall walks in the woods. Whatever the reason, I’ve been hunting for a fabric that says “forest fun” to recover a little loveseat I…

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Shops We Love: Chic & Basta

Online boutique Chic & Basta is helping draw attention to local, Quebec-based artisans. “It became our mission to be ambassadors for these creators,” says Louis Durocher, who runs Chic & Basta with Manon Martin, his wife, from their home in the Eastern Townships. The store features a range of…

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Vote For Your Favorite House & Home Cover!

See our most memorable covers over the past 30 years.

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See Our Editors’ All-Time Favorite House & Home Rooms!

Find inspiration from the H&H archives in honor of our 30th anniversary.

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Updated Classics: Statement Drapes

Discover fresh alternatives to popular design trends in our online series, Updated Classics. Classic Pick: In this elegant dining room designed by Katherine Newman, pastel tinted striped sheers offer a hit of glamor. The delicate drapes are a subtle way to accent the glassware’s ice cream palette. Fresh…

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Discover Top Trends & Highlights From A New York Design Show

Design editor Lauren Petroff shares the inside scoop.

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Meet House & Home’s Editor-In-Chief, Beth Hitchcock

House & Home is proud to welcome our new editor-in-chief, Beth Hitchcock, who brings a lifelong passion for words and decorating — along with 19 years of experience in the magazine industry — to her role. A former executive editor at H&H, Beth estimates that she’s written and edited 200+ design articles. With degrees…

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14 Stylish Spaces That Dare To Wear White After Labor Day

See cozy, layered looks that lend themselves to the colder months.

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Design Quote: Susanna Salk On Symmetry

In her latest book, It’s The Little Things, stylist and author Susanna Salk looks at the details that add style to every room, like the importance of symmetry when decorating with color. This bold bedroom employs the use of pairs, seen in the symmetrically stacked pillows and night tables that mirror the…

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Shops We Love: Camp Lifestyle + Coffee Co.

Whistler, B.C. calls to mind family camping trips with tree-lined trails and spruce-scented mountain air. It’s this idyllic view of Whistler that Lynn Gentile and Martin Stockley had in mind when opening Camp Lifestyle + Coffee Co. last summer. Their shop just south of Whistler Village is divided into…

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9 Dorm Room Decorating Hacks

Consider the dorm room as a perfect blank canvas for test-driving a fledgling decor sensibility. It’s pretty democratic since everyone is given the same raw materials, and it can be freeing to convey personality without permanence. Here are quick, inexpensive ways to customize a space and carve out a signature look…

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25+ Ways To Wow With Pattern

Take the pattern plunge with our creative ideas.

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Before & After: A Young Family’s Basement Makeover

We reveal the stunning transformation!