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Editor’s Picks: The Best White Outdoor Furniture

Senior editor Morgan Michener shares her top picks for patio furniture.  “Don’t wear white after Labor Day” — that old fashion rule is long gone! As are the rules that dictate how we “should” design our outdoor spaces. These days, we’re unafraid to set out gorgeous pieces we truly love,…

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12 Designer Kitchens That Will Never Go Out Of Style

See kitchens designed by top tastemakers including including Lynda Reeves, Suzanne Dimma and Tommy Smythe!

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How To Pick The Perfect Bouquet

Spring is finally here, and everything is coming up roses. With a plethora of occasions to celebrate this time of year — Mother’s Day, wedding season, the inevitable al fresco dinner parties — there are plenty of reasons to start thinking up gorgeous fresh-cut flowers to give. Building a bouquet offers the opportunity to create something…

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Design Quote: Ben Pentreath’s Design Philosophy

Brit design darling Ben Pentreath is known for his British Eclectic style. Pretty but with a gutsy, witty edge, this style definitely doesn’t take itself too seriously — like in this bathroom, where a faded pink wardrobe paired with a modern tub and warm metal accents balance the romanticism, keeping the space from feeling too…

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Enjoy The View: 12 Beautiful Windows To Let The Light In

Design editor Lauren Petroff shares the most breathtaking windows from the H&H archives.

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Go Inside A Colorful Australian Home

With summer approaching, it’s time to embrace all the colors from the great outdoors and bring them into your home. Take a cue from this stylish Melbourne, Australia bungalow, featured in the book Kaleidoscope: Living in Colors and Patterns, which masters the use of color. Originally built in the 1960s, rich teal,…

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30 Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts Under $50

Find the perfect sweet something for your mom!

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From The Archives: Suzanne Dimma’s Modern Master Bedroom

H&H's editor-in-chief shares the story behind her master bedroom renovation.

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Discover A J.Crew Designer’s Favorite Shops

Ever on the lookout for design, gardening and fashion inspiration, here are J.Crew menswear designer Frank Muytjens’ favorite shops and local hot spots near his weekend house in upstate New York.

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Best Outdoor Spaces: 20 Perfect Summer Patios

Create a dreamy open-air retreat.

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Look Inside Beautiful Castles With Interiors Fit For Royalty

Take a peek inside The Queen’s home, plus more!

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Editor’s Picks: 5 Inspiring Online Stores To Shop Now

Design editor Kai Ethier shares her favorite online shopping destinations for home decor.  Between producing photo shoots, putting together stories, chasing after my kids, and renovating my home (phew!), I find there’s less and less time in the day to browse my favorite stores. Still, the editor in me craves…

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Shops We Love: Rob Kurkut Interiors

Rob Kurkut opened his namesake shop near Calgary’s design district in March, as a culmination of 20 years’ experience in interior design retail and a lifetime of collecting antiques. The historic 1912 building is the perfect setting for the boutique’s vintage European wares. Kurkut’s taste is pleasingly eclectic, from…

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Design Hack: Faux Brick Wall

Want a hit of Brooklyn character, but lack the requisite exposed brick wall? No need to strip things back to the studs. A lightweight faux-brick veneer painted bright white does a credible job of looking like the real thing, and is a quick, inexpensive way of adding texture to plain…

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Updated Classics: Laundry Rooms

Discover fresh alternatives to popular design trends in our online series, Updated Classics.  Classic Pick: Laundry rooms are often neglected spaces, but this example is lavished with pretty details. A girly frilled lamp, chinoiserie wallpaper, Shaker-style cabinets and a striped runner give it a layered, decorated feel.