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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This interior designer's Boston home is a maximalist paradise
Liz Caan's family home is filled with personality, color and even Gucci wallpaper
By Ailis Brennan Last updated
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Recreating English country style stateside with a new Cotswold-inspired home – this home proves it can be done
This Philadelphia new-build was inspired by the history and craftsmanship of English country homes in the Cotswolds
By Karen Darlow Published
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Modern comforts and historic details: this Texas farmhouse gets the balance right
This historic country home had a full-scale renovation, but the new additions honor and enhance the original details
By Karen Darlow Published
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Do modern designs and comforts work in historic homes? This Seattle residence says a definite yes
An historic Mediterranean revival home gets a modern update that adds layers of luxury and enhances its original features
By Karen Darlow Published
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The LA home we all want to live in – and just wait till you see the bathrooms
Elegant, quirky and with a touch of the surreal, this LA home took a refreshing new approach to high-end interior design
By Karen Darlow Published
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Coastal style gets a refresh and the good news is, it's still light, bright and breezy
This newly built ocean-front California home redefines beach house style, adding smart and elegant touches into the mix
By Karen Darlow Published
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This refined Paris pied-à-terre is a masterclass in small-space planning
What this sophisticated Paris apartment lacks in space it makes up for in style, with an elegant approach to city living
By Karen Darlow Published
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European elegance and organic materials create a luxe look in a Chicago high-rise – the kitchen is one of the best we've seen
Architectural details and luxurious textures brought a touch of Parisian style to this apartment on the shores of Lake Michigan
By Karen Darlow Published
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Inside Storybook Mansion, the home Walt Disney designed himself – it's an homage to the fairytales he captured
This four bedroom mansion in LA built by Walt Disney exudes fairytale European country glamor and is the the ideal place to enjoy the LA and Hollywood lifestyle
By Lola Houlton Published
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Led Zeppelin fans will be amazed at how trad and tranquil this band member's country home is
The grand eight-bedroom former home in Devon, South West England of Led Zepplin's bassist, John Paul Jones, is up for sale
By Lola Houlton Published
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Open plan living goes high end in this beautiful Boston home
Open-plan living goes high end, with luxurious fabrics, striking artwork and elegant European furnishings in abundance
By Karen Darlow Published
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Coastal style has been totally reinvented in this gorgeous, contemporary North Carolina beach house
This contemporary beach house isn't just about how it looks inside; it's got a clever topsy turvy floorplan to make the most of views, too
By Cortney Bishop Published
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Downsizing? Here's how to create a stylish and cohesive look with eclectic belongings
Finding harmony in a curated look – how one designer refreshed a home full of memories and treasures
By Karen Darlow Published
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How to know if a wall is load-bearing – professional contractors clarify this reno conundrum
Professional contractors explain how to know if a wall is load-bearing before you start planning renovations to prevent heartbreak – and headaches, down the line
By Chiana Dickson Published
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How to give a new-build that 'been here forever look' – a designer's tips for success
Bringing balance and harmony to a house of contrasts – old and new, light and shade, smooth and textural – all find their place
By Karen Darlow Published
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This lakeside home mixes yacht club style and cottage charm to great effect
Designer Tom Stringer took the helm for this lakeside home's renovation, adding style by the boatload
By Karen Darlow Published
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The owners of this colorful home have gone from ‘Wes Anderson meets Provençal’ to ‘Indian-Georgian revival’
For the duo behind interior design practice Clarence & Graves, a wildcard purchase in rural England provided the perfect place to project an embodiment of their inner selves
By Ali Heath Published
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This colorful Colorado home will reshape everything you thought you knew about decorating with pattern
A yearning for the patterns and colors of home was behind the classic treatment of this Colorado house, whose whimsical florals and frills offer a playful twist on English country style
By Emma J Page Published
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Inside the most elegant remodel you'll see in 2023 – the home of interior designer Kylee Shintaffer
Just five minutes from the heart of Seattle, interior designer, Kylee Shintaffer, has reimagined her family home, as a quiet oasis of inspiration, comfort, and elegance
By Ali Heath Published
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A little bit country: this London mews house pays handsome homage to the American West
Designer Tom Cox of HÁM Interiors has brought a sophisticated yet playful country aesthetic – with more than a nod to the Wild West – to a London mews house
By Mary Weaver Published
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Restored and revived, this New York home combines history with bold contemporary touches
A successful entertainment-industry entrepreneur and his family trusted Crystal Sinclair Designs to infuse this historic home located just north of New York City with unexpectedly bold touches
By Lucy Searle Published
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How to make a house lighter – 16 clever ploys to brighten your rooms
Decorating and designing with glass ranges from introducing weight-bearing structures to simple but cleverly placed mirrors. All will work to make a house lighter
By Arabella Youens Published
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European chic, and a mix of traditional and contemporary styles – Gillian Segal's vision for this Vancouver redesign
A fire nearly destroyed the first phase of this home's redesign. Now restored, it's smart and serene with plenty of sass
By Karen Darlow Published
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Architecture, art, and mountain views vied for attention in this Las Vegas home, until a redesign brought balance
This redesigned home is now a joyful blend of colorful artworks and bold architecture in a stunning mountain setting
By Karen Darlow Published
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Entertaining in style – the California barn where textile designer Sandra Jordan welcomes guests
The rich colors and textures of Sandra Jordan's textiles come to life in her rustic converted barn in California's wine country
By Karen Darlow Published
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This inspiring Victorian renovation showcases a neutral scheme with pops of color and pattern
A passion for handmade pieces and colorful artwork informed the interior of this period house, designed by Alice Leigh
By Emma J Page Last updated
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How to revamp a house without building or remodeling – this LA home's interior refresh gets it just right
This tired 1960s home was ready for an interiors rethink. Now carefully curated furniture and furnishings make it shine
By Karen Darlow Published
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How do you create a traditional look in a brand-new house? This Virginia home gets it exactly right
You'd never guess this family house was a new build. Here's how to bring traditional elegance to a modern-day home
By Karen Darlow Published
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Fans of traditional British coastal style will all love this bright, pretty Californian home
Coastal, cottage and farmhouse styles make a winning combination in this charming Montecito home
By Karen Darlow Published