House Design
Your window on the world of House Design, from finding the right plot and pinning down your architectural style, to the ins and outs of planning and building, and the structural features such as windows, doors and staircases
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The best of English and French style come together in this elegant yet playful family home
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'It was one of those rare places that immediately sparked something. We saw its potential and felt the pull' – how this designer turned a home she bought for resale into the home she made her own
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'In this house, we don’t shy away from joy. We make room for it' – how a designer turned a tiny 1920s cottage into her dream family home
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Taking on a home that had not been touched in nearly four decades was a challenge this family relished – and the end result is a thoroughly charming mix of old and new
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This homeowner wanted to return to the house she built over 20 years ago – so she gave a designer totally free rein to change absolutely everything
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From California to Cambridge – how this family found a new life in an old English home that merges tradition with laid-back West Coast style
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This century-old lakeside home was reimagined to create a connection to the view at every turn – and the moody meets Scandi style echoes it perfectly
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'It’s a home that invites you to take your shoes off, curl up with a book, or open the windows to let in the salty air' – how a design duo took a dated house and turned it into a dreamy Swedish summer retreat
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A shop-owner played matchmaker to bring the team together for this bucolic Connecticut project – the result is a dream home complete with a yoga room
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'My priority was to honor the story of this property' – how this designer took a 1904 Edwardian gem and turned it into a timeless family home
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You would never guess this tiny 1920s jewel box apartment had a Murphy bed in one of its most sophisticated rooms
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'I wanted each room to feel as though it had lived a few lives before we ever moved in' – how a designer created their dream 'European' home in Tennessee
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The mission was to 'stay true to the era, but add a healthy dose of casual charm' in this Colonial home that is full of unexpected features – including a kitchen cabinet detail you'll want to copy
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'You can still imagine the horses passing through the original doors' – one designer's careful renovation of a historic carriage house
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‘She gave us a blank canvas, which is every designer’s dream. It was a unicorn' – explore how an empty apartment became a beautiful collaboration rooted in craftsmanship
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This color confident 1940s Minneapolis remodel mixes saturated color and thoughtful custom touches to create rooms that feel original – but better
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This designer had to turn a blank canvas Brooklyn townhouse into a vibrant mid-century style family home that felt like an escape from the city
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Despite being drenched in dark colors, this 1930s remodeled home feels soft and livable – proof that a bolder scheme can still work with a charming country style
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'You know the type: clean, minimal, and full of potential!' – how this designer turned a blank slate remodel with zero personality into a vibrant family home that's perfect for hosting
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'The client loved the soul of the house and was so clear about the life she envisioned living in it' – explore an eclectic 1970s home that's the perfect blend of retro charm and modern style
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You would never know this calming modern organic style home was built with kids in mind – among the effortless chic interiors there are ladders, slides and trampolines
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A very light touch was needed for the renovation of this 1920s colonial revival home – here's how the designer made the original features work for modern family life
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‘It’s much harder than it looks' – explore a Minneapolis new build home that feels like it's stood in place for centuries
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The owners of this Hamptons shingle-style cottage wanted a 'home that felt inherited rather than installed' – here's how the designer achieved the perfect lived-in look
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‘There’s no fun in everything looking perfect’ – how a dated 1990s Atlanta home found its character
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I have seen so many cliché coastal homes – but this calming California beach house is an elevated take on the style that's as luxurious as it is laid back
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How a thoughtful remodel turned a chaotically laid out Tudor Revival house into a dream family home
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How a once 'hard-edged' industrial Brooklyn apartment was transformed into a 'soft and playful' home perfect for a young family
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'We are more chilled here, it’s not a fancy place' – see inside Robert and Cortney Novogratz's makeover of their vacation home, a masterclass in making everything you love work together
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