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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American Foursquare house style – what it is and how to get the look
What is American Foursquare house style – and how can you make the best of your home? We investigate
By Andrea Dean • Published
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Blending both country and Shaker styles, this NY farmhouse is timelessly elegant
A picturesque, historic farmhouse has been remodeled to suit a young family, with its period style country interior epitomizing classic good looks
By Vivienne Ayers • Published
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George Shultz's former San Francisco penthouses are currently on the market
The diplomat's north apartment is listed for $17 million – while the south property is asking for $12 million
By Megan Slack • Published
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A simple color palette creates serene, calm spaces in this high-rise city home
Clean-lined contemporary elegance and soft neutrals create a restful look for this apartment in Chicago's Magnificent Mile
By Karen Darlow • Last updated
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Modern farmhouse style in a new-build – with relaxed spaces for entertaining
Creating a relaxed, welcoming space for family and friends was central to the design of this rural Bergen County home
By Karen Darlow • Published
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More than a cabin, this mountain retreat has refined style and year-round luxury
This stylish mountain hideaway is a home for all seasons, but it's already got us dreaming of cozy winter evenings by the fire
By Karen Darlow • Published
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Obama house: tour Barack and Michelle's new Martha's Vineyard home
The Obama house, on a 29-acre estate, has 7 bedrooms and 8 and a half bathrooms
By Jennifer Ebert • Last updated
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Mix don't match is the key to this historic home's blend of old and new styles
More is more in this Victorian home, where antique and modern prints, textiles, and furnishings all get along just fine
By Karen Darlow • Last updated
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Calm colors and spacious rooms let art and architecture shine in this new home
This family home is also a party home – designer Benjamin Johnston ensured the interiors get the balance just right
By Karen Darlow • Last updated
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7 clever design tips to borrow from this zen retreat in California
White walls, a multitude of textures and functional furniture combine to create a space that is anything but dull
By Jennifer Ebert • Last updated
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7 design secrets to steal from this European-inspired Seattle home
A brightening refresh of this Queen Anne home has given its art-loving owners a European-style masterpiece
By Ailis Brennan • Last updated
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6 interior design tropes to steal from this colorful Texas home
How do you design a comfortable family home for an ex-punk rocker? This is how one Texas design team played it just right
By Ailis Brennan • Last updated
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8 interior design tricks to steal from this light-filled Lake Michigan home
A recent renovation saw this 1913 home filled with more natural light than ever — now the interiors live up to its new look
By Ailis Brennan • Last updated
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This rejuvenated period home in London feels like a country house in the city
With its imaginative mix of styles, the city home of designer Sarah Brown is a showcase for her classic-meets-modern aesthetic
By Vivienne Ayers • Published
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This NY condo showcases color, pattern and eclectic pieces from around the world
Petrie Interior Designs went to town creating a carefully curated chic and vibrant pied-à-terre that's as diverse as the city it's located in
By Vivienne Ayers • Published
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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s former LA penthouse is listed for $1.7 million
The loft is found in one of the city’s most historic buildings on downtown's famous Broadway – we take a tour
By Megan Slack • Published
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Creating elegant coastal interiors in an open-plan space – this pied à terre gets it right
Calm, elegant and contemporary coastal interiors lend a sense of space to this smart apartment with stunning city views
By Karen Darlow • Published
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Bifold door ideas – 11 ways to open interiors to the patio
These bifold door ideas will maximize light inside your home, and create a great link to the outside
By Ginevra Benedetti • Published
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Designer Alfredo Paredes at home – calm white walls and a mix of vintage finds
The former Ralph Lauren creative renovated his island home inside and out, and filled it with curated vintage treasures
By Karen Darlow • Last updated
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How the right roof tiles can improve your home
Discover the right roof tiles for your home from clay and concrete to slate and terracotta
By Holly Reaney • Published
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This extraordinary timber clad house with its playful decor is one of a kind
Design team Studio Shamshiri and architects Marmol Radziner have distilled the wild beauty of LA’s lush canyons into this remarkable house
By Vivienne Ayers • Published
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How an old house inspired Maker&Son's contemporary furniture and designs
This 17th-century home in a sleepy village became the perfect backdrop to the company's modern furniture and designs
By Sara Emslie • Published
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This historic country house has an elegant interior that stands the test of time
The classic redesign of this notable New York country house combines neutrals with pops of color to create a warm and inviting interior
By Vivienne Ayers • Published
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A period home is a treasure trove of joyful color and finds from around the world
Behind the muted façade of Jeannie Fraise's Victorian house in San Francisco lies a distinctive and playful interior with an international feel
By Vivienne Ayers • Last updated
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Jo Wood's farmhouse has an urban edge and a mix of old, new and country styles
Jo Wood left London for an old farmhouse, giving it a colorful new look that's a little bit country, a little bit rock 'n' roll
By Karen Darlow • Published
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Edwardian house style – what it is and how to get the look
Everything you need to know about Edwardian homes, inside and out
By Andrea Dean • Published
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The remodel of this Victorian house has resulted in a classically elegant interior
Set high on a hill with views of the ocean, this spectacular home was given a refreshed layout by the creatives at Sims Hilditch
By Vivienne Ayers • Published
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This period NY townhouse combines traditional flair and modern glamor
A 19th-century Manhattan townhouse has been given a sophisticated new identity with fine architectural detailing and bursts of color
By Vivienne Ayers • Last updated
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Clean lines, monochromes, and an open-plan layout transformed this family home
Opening up this Seattle home gave it a more modern aesthetic and created a family friendly floor plan with space to entertain
By Karen Darlow • Published
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