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Decorating & Design
Ask A Designer: How To Warm Up A Dated Fireplace
In this Ask A Designer column, Jennifer Koper shares her ideas for giving a drab fireplace a modern makeover. Question: We’re moving into a new home that has a fireplace with decorative niches on one side of the wall. Could you recommend a mantel style and help us furnish the space?…
November 27, 2019
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Ask A Designer: How To Wake Up A Tired Dining Room
In this Ask A Designer column, Jennifer Koper shares her ideas for refreshing a dining room without changing the furniture. Question: I’d like to pull my dining room together and give it some style, but I want to keep my furniture. Where do I start? — B.B., Montreal Answer: The good…
January 10, 2020
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Ask A Designer: How To Decorate A Front Entry In A Timeless Style
In this Ask A Designer column, Jennifer Koper shares her ideas for making a welcoming first impression. Question: I’d like to decorate my hand-me-down-filled entryway in a classic look. What would you suggest? — Z.S., Vernon, B.C. Answer: Start by brightening up the space with a warm white paint. Or,…
January 31, 2020
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Ask A Designer: How To Add Interest With Built-In Bookcases
In this Ask A Designer column, Jennifer Koper shares her ideas for making an awkward living-dining room more polished. Question: The angled wall in my living room has me stumped, and I’m not sure what to put on my bare walls. Could you help me with furniture and lighting? — T.M.,…
February 21, 2020
Outdoor
This Just In: Sleek New Decking For Backyard Patios, Cottages & More
Extend your living space with a stylish yet low-maintenance patio.
April 18, 2018
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Ask A Designer: How To Make The Most Of A Compact Family Room
In this Ask A Designer column, Jennifer Koper shares her tips for designing a functional gathering place. Question: How do I lay out my narrow family room? Should I do built-ins on either side of the fireplace? I’ve already ordered a sofa and I’m looking for a coffee table — what…
April 6, 2020
Decorating & Design
Ask A Designer: How To Decorate A Petite Living Room
In this Ask A Designer column, Jennifer Koper shares her ideas for decorating a compact living room with an awkward layout. Question: I have a very small living room with doorways and windows on every wall. We use this space for lounging and watching television, but the layout is awkward. Please…
September 5, 2019
Bathrooms
8 Easy Ways To Revamp Your Bathroom On A Budget
Bring your bathroom back to life with affordable ideas from H&H's Jennifer Koper.
January 26, 2017
Kitchens & Bathrooms
Designer Tips For Choosing Tiles & Countertops
See unique tile applications for kitchens, bathrooms, powder rooms and more.
April 11, 2018
Design Lab
Our Editors Answer Your Most Popular Design Questions!
Joel Bray and Jennifer Koper share their expert advice.
October 28, 2016
Makeovers
Style Refresh: The IT Colour For Spring!
Watch to find out which hue is hot this season.
March 11, 2015
Decorating & Design
DIY: Faux-Fur Stool
Assistant design editor Jennifer Koper shares step-by-step instructions on how turn a luggage holder into a faux-fur stool.
October 9, 2015
Best Paint Colors
10 Paint Projects To Revamp Tired Spaces
Find fresh ideas for your next paint project.
April 8, 2016
Outdoor
Everything You Need To Host A Pool Party This Summer
Assistant design editor Jennifer Koper shares her top picks for poolside entertaining. If you’re lucky enough to have a pool in your backyard, we’ll know where to find you on summer weekends — not to mention your family and friends! So why not prep your outdoor space for entertaining with some…
June 29, 2016
Laundry Rooms
Designer Advice: 7 Simple Ways To Transform Your Laundry Room
Assistant design editor Jennifer Koper shares how to give your laundry room a stylish update. Laundry rooms are often neglected spaces that lack character and excitement, but just a few simple tweaks can inject life into the space. Make laundry time more enjoyable by decorating with color and pattern — even an all white…
July 27, 2017