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Presto Change-o Search #oneroomchallenge on Instagram to see amazing six-week makeovers by top design bloggers— ideas galore! Founded by Calling It Home, the grassroots event epitomizes House Beautiful’s belief in pairing inspiration with motivation. You might just want to join in! See our favorite projects at housebeautiful.com/oneroomchallenge. I’m so glad pretty is back,” a reader remarked to me at a recent industry event. It was a satisfying moment. As I plan issues for my second year at the magazine, I’ve been reflecting on what works— and reader feedback is my North Star. Believe it: Your e-mails, letters, and comments on social media influence what we publish. Our focus groups also keep tabs on what you’re liking—or not. As editors, our job is as much about listening as it is creative…

PINK SWIRL 2171-70 BENJAMIN MOORE “In a sitting room with upholstered graffiti walls and bold botanical chairs, I couldn’t not have this ceiling. This pink straddles classic and au courant, and it immediately upped the glamour in the room. We gave it depth and sheen with a glossy Venetian plaster, and it glows like a pearl. That bounces light around and makes the ceiling seem higher.” PHILIP THOMAS ITALIANO ROSE 2087-30 BENJAMIN MOORE “How joyful is this bougainvillea pink? It wouldn’t be everyone’s pick for a library in a very proper Washington, D.C., townhouse, but it was for one client. The owners were young, with toddlers, and it just made sense to have a little fun. You open the library door and—surprise! It’s like the jolt of color you get…

“I’M ALWAYS looking through decades-old magazines, trying to figure out what stands the test of time—and doesn’t make you go ‘ugh!’ today,” says 38-year-old Sarah Bartholomew. Her interest in architecture began in a childhood spent exploring the storied homes of her native Virginia, from Mount Vernon to Montpelier— and, yes, taking notes. Those years of research serve her well as a self-taught designer of charming, understated interiors. “What I’ve learned from iconic homes of the past—from Monticello to Givenchy’s Le Clos Fiorentina—is that they don’t represent a particular era. They’re just beauty.” HER FAVORITE THINGS…

Craving outdoor space for grilling and gardening, designer Laurie Blumenfeld-Russo and her husband, Bob Russo, considered buying a weekend place in Connecticut. Instead, the couple went vertical, turning the roof of their brownstone into a multiseason entertaining oasis. Complete with lush greenery, a restaurant-worthy outdoor kitchen, and room for hosting, “It’s like a vacation home, but we have the shortest commute!” says Blumenfeld-Russo. —Carisha Swanson 1. DINING AREA The wraparound banquette has under-seat storage and is made of ipe, a hard-wearing wood that is naturally mildew resistant. “Adding the chaise extension on the left side created a cozy spot for post-meal lounging,” says Blumenfeld-Russo. The eight-foot-long custom table, built from reclaimed oak, seats 10. 2. CREATING SHADE Flowering clematis vines scale the pergola, softening the industrial feeling of the support…

700sf WITH PRECISION SYMMETRY, TROMPE L’OEIL TRICKS, AND BESPOKE EVERYTHING, DESIGNER AMIR KHAMNEIPUR’S POSH NEW YORK CITY ABODE IS A MASTER CLASS IN SMALL-SPACE SOPHISTICATION. LOOK CLOSELY— THERE’S A SECRET BEHIND EVERY DOOR. MIRROR A WALL “It will instantly make a space seem twice as big,” says designer Amir Khamneipur, who did just that in his Manhattan apartment. On top, he layered Murano glass sconces and a bronze mirror to boost the reflective factor. To create a focal point, he also installed a Chesney’s Louis XVI marble mantel with a HearthCabinet ventless fireplace. The 1840s brassand– wrought iron chandelier once hung in a German train station. MAKE SEATING FLEXIBLE Khamneipur designed the rolling swivel chairs (at left), upholstered in a Great Plains wool and leather, to be 24 inches wide.…

1250sf A COASTAL PALETTE LEADS FRANK ROOP’S BRAINY AND BEGUILING TRANSFORMATION OF A MASSACHUSETTS FISHERMAN’S SHACK INTO A SHIPSHAPE DOCKSIDE RETREAT. LISA CREGAN: It’s hard to believe this shipshape home was once a well-worn fisherman’s cottage teetering on a pier. FRANK ROOP: And it’s still wacky! My clients, who live here all summer, call it the “bow house” because one wall is bowed and can’t be straightened. They like it that way. The house sits on reinforced pilings, so the tide rushes in and out underneath. There’s also a deck big enough to land a helicopter on. My client bought this place 20 years ago as a refuge from her high-pressure finance job in Boston. She loves its views of Cape Cod Bay and Captain Jack’s Wharf. Later, when she…

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THOMAS JEFFERSON, in one of his many letters to South Carolina Governor Charles Pinckney, described his moments at Monticello as providing him with “...the ineffable luxury of being the owner of my own time.” This pronouncement has always made me pause. Day to day, we are consumed with our homes, our family, our work, and more. It’s our precious free time that gives us the ability to grab lunch with a friend, read a book, start a project, visit a museum, or take a vacation. Sometimes these things need to be planned so far in advance that I wonder: Am I not the master of my own calendar? My own life? We have all found ourselves in that position, I am sure. One of my solutions is keeping my “seize…

1. FULLY TINTED “The fabric ground is not stark white and not muddy. It’s warm, but the colors still pop.” 2. TRY IT OUT “To test colors, I paint these little doorstops. They have a slope, a flat plane, and a round area, and you can really get a sense of how it looks in real life. Try it!” 3. GATEWAY “I’m so inspired by great old English country houses, especially their iron gates, with flowers and vines creeping through.” 4. PETAL POWER “Bringing the garden indoors is very important to the English aesthetic. These little blooms read like a dot.” 5. RED ALL OVER “This nearly solid print is the counterpoint to all the airy florals.”…

BEVERAGE STATION Thanks to back-bar features like a slideaway cutting board, an insulated ice bin, and a stainless steel prep sink, the Lynx Built-In CocktailPro Station will have you whipping up drinks like a professional mixologist. $2,149. lynxgrills.com DISHWASHER It has all the cleaning capabilities of a conventional model, but Asko’s Outdoor Dishwasher also withstands the elements—and it can remain outside all winter long. A special setting handles hard-to-clean pots and pans. $3,155. askona.com ICE MAKER Not fun: Lugging fivepound bags of melting ice out to the party. Fun: True Residential’s Clear Ice Machine can churn out 70 pounds of cubes in just 24 hours. $3,700. true-residential.com HEATER Extend your open-air season with the Falò Evo patio heater. Powered by either propane or natural gas, this seven-foot tower has a…

700sf WHY SHOULD A PASSIONATE COLLECTOR HOLD BACK? LINDSEY CORAL HARPER’S UPPER EAST SIDE APARTMENT IS AN OBJECT LESSON IN AUDACIOUS STYLE. CASE IN POINT: HER MORE-ISMORE BEDROOM. KATHRYN O’SHEA-EVANS: You’re a minimalist, I see. LINDSEY CORAL HARPER: Ha! Never! I’m from the South, and I am naturally a more-is-more—is more!—kind of person. I can tell just from looking at your wallpaper. You could call this my first “big girl” apartment. Until a few years ago, I was living in a 425-square-foot studio that overlooked that iconic New York view: a brick wall. So to me, this one-bedroom—with a huge bedroom and windows overlooking Park Avenue—feels like a mansion! If I had a butler’s pantry and a dressing room, I might never leave. And while I love having such a…

1050sf SOCIAL MEDIA’S FAVORITE MAXIMALIST RENOVATES HER FAMILY’S WEE LOS ANGELES BUNGALOW INTO A BOLD EXPRESSION OF HER SIGNATURE “JUNGALOW” STYLE. AMY PREISER: You’ve fit more pattern into 1,050 square feet than most could in twice the space. JUSTINA BLAKENEY: I love pattern. It immediately creates a statement and relieves the need to add a lot of stuff. Look at the bedroom—besides the bed, we literally have no other furniture in there, but the patterned wallpaper and rug make it bold. You do have that one tree. Right, but plants fall into the same category as patterns. Adding a plant instantly breathes life into a space, especially a small room. When people ask my advice on decorating an awkward corner, I always say, “Why don’t you just put a humongous…

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1. GRAND ENTRANCE “A mudroom can feel disconnected from the rest of the house. But this high-traffic spot is often the first thing you see upon entering, so make it happy! Create an uplifting yet utilitarian entry point by adding handsome wall hooks, an all-weather rug, and a storage bench upholstered in bold fabric— and topped with cushy throw pillows.” 2. TURN THE CORNER “Don’t let architecture dictate what you can or can’t do: Awkward nooks deserve as much love as any other space. The key is not to put pressure on just one piece of furniture. It takes at least two items, like a small chaise and table, or low shelves with a lamp, to anchor a vignette and give it a polished appearance.” 3. LANDING PAD “Hallways can…

1500sf PRESERVATION AND IMAGINATION JOIN FORCES IN CAMERON SCHWABENTON’S UPDATE OF A 1770s GUESTHOUSE IN CHARLESTON, PERFECTLY REFLECTING THE SOUTHERN CITY’S PENCHANT FOR REINVENTION. M.K. QUINLAN: No house survives nearly 250 years without a story. What’s the background on this place? CAMERON SCHWABENTON: Many historic homes in Charleston started out as urban plantations, and the lots were subdivided over time. This house was originally a kitchen house, one of several outbuildings to the 1772 main home next door, which is owned by my client, John Dewberry. When the kitchen house came up for sale, John—who owns the Dewberry, a new luxury hotel downtown— bought it to provide guest quarters for his many visitors. We took down a wall separating the two structures and created a shared bluestone courtyard for outdoor…

600sf DESIGNER SARA BENGUR’S NEW YORK CITY STUDIO IS PROOF OF THE BROADENING EFFECTS OF TRAVEL. MINGLING COUNTRIES AND CULTURES, ART AND ARTIFACT, IT LIVES FAR LARGER THAN ITS SQUARE FOOTAGE—AND MAKES HER FEEL RIGHT AT HOME. ENTERTAIN CASUALLY Since space is at a premium in decorator Sara Bengur’s Manhattan studio, she throws low-key parties: Drinks and meze (Turkish-style small bites) are set out on the mosaic table, and the 1940s French chairs move around for extra seating. CREATE ZONES A Turkish rug warms up the living room’s dining nook. “The rug helps define that spot as the eating area,” Bengur says. LIGHTEN IT UP Bengur loves color and pattern but feels that “fussy window treatments would’ve overwhelmed the room.” Solar shades by White Workroom keep things simple. Sara Bengur…

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