Innehållsförteckning för November/December 2023 från House Beautiful

GOT A DESIGN CONFESSION? TAG US! @HOUSEBEAUTIFUL “For a recent reno, we installed three skylights in the kitchen. The results are incredible—it expanded the entire space, poured in natural light, and brought in the outside.”—Hollie Velten @spacesbyhollievelten “Unifying moldings and enhancing the scale of baseboards might seem like a small detail, but these architectural elements offer a cohesive, nuanced look throughout your space, elevating the alchemy of any design.”—Morgan Madison Design @morganmadison__ “One small-but-mighty thing that will, for sure, have an impact on the look and feel of your home is faucets. This is something that you use every day, so let it have its moment. Upgrading your faucet can make a huge difference in the fluidity of a space.”—Zoey B. @gracynraehome “Diminish the number of recessed lights per room…

It’s a certain mystique that springs from the stories it holds, something not readily found in new builds. Architectural details, unrivaled molding, hardwood doors, and woodburning fireplaces draw us in. But there’s a cold, hard reality that comes with a century-old abode—outdated electrical systems, windowless rooms, walls that a single nail can crumble. Fixing those defects can be overwhelming but totally worth it. For House Beautiful’s Sixth Annual Whole Home, the editors went all in, heading to the beautiful, 150-year-old village of Hinsdale, Illinois. There, we partnered with Julie Laux (the most fashionable builder we’ve ever met) and her build-design team, J. Jordan Homes, to renovate a 13,000-square-foot David Adler estate dating to 1906. An early 20th-century architect, Adler was renowned for his traditionalist work in and around Chicago, and many…

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Colordrunk Designs @colordrunk_designs THE ORIGINAL: This oval room had hand-painted wall art, four entry points—and no windows. THE UPGRADE: Designer Jenna Gross envisioned the dining room as a place for year-round gatherings that could range from relaxed to formal, with guests mingling around the working fireplace. Highgloss, chinoiserie-inspired blue paint on the trim and ceiling makes the historic murals pop. White cerused pedestal tables (with a nearly indestructible finish) don’t require a tablecloth and brighten up the windowless room. The center tête-à-tête captures the walls’ bright color palette in a cheerful floral fabric with vibrant cobalt trim, while the crimson-red upholstered fireplace fender invites guests to linger over a digestif on cold nights. The final touch: a commissioned artwork by Sky Hoyt above the mantel that offers a contemporary take…

Society Social @societysocial THE ORIGINAL: This spare room had great wall paneling but obnoxious radiator boxes. THE UPGRADE: “We wanted this to be a mix of traditional-meets-youthful and feminine,” designer Roxy Owens of Society Social says. For inspiration, she turned to textile brand Lee Jofa, which is celebrating its 200th anniversary this year. Upon learning that one of her favorite patterns—Chinese Peony, pulled from a mid-19th-century English chintz—had been recolored and introduced as a fabric and wallpaper, Owens made the floral motif the centerpiece of this most dreamy room. She painstakingly ensured that the pattern flowed seamlessly across the wall panels and canopied bed (otherwise, she remarks, the room would be “very trippy” and not relaxing at all). Smart additions like creamy white case goods, scalloped accessories, and graphic chevron…

Emma Beryl @emmaberyl THE ORIGINAL: Off the swimming pool, this rec room of sorts was covered in blue and white tile and faux marble—and had a structural column smack in the middle. THE UPGRADE: Given the seven-foot-tall ceilings, designer Emma Beryl had to dream up how to maximize the odd, lower-level space. She imagined “a very smart, very cool woman everyone wants to know” hosting long dinners that become raucous afterparties, and decided to create a party room with the allure of a late-night lounge. To do so, Beryl used a warm, paprika-colored paint on the ceiling and trim (noting the red becomes a “neutral” if used in abundance) and papered key areas in a paisley, starburst kaleidoscope. Not wanting too many sharp edges, she rounded out furnishings like the…

A directory of designers and featured products in our 2023 Whole Home. Additional resources can be found at housebeautiful.com/wholehome. HISTORY IN THE MAKING PP. 26-28 Overall Renovation Builder: J. Jordan Homes, jjordanhomesllc.com Mattresses, saatva.com Paint, farrow-ball.com PP. 30-31 Entryway Designer: Arianne Bellizaire Interiors, ariannebellizaire.com Chaise, Double Chaise in Avalon Gold, Chairs in Alpaca Chestnut, Ottomans in Lucas Indigo, leeindustries.com Driftway Dresser and Bookshelf, serenaandlily.com Art, Deco (24"x30"), minted.com Bowen Pedestal, jaysonhome.com Wallpaper, Ceiling, Vinyl Metalworks, phillipjeffries.com China Cabinet Wallpaper, Simply Strawberry Thief by Morris & Co., sandersondesigngroup.com Adirondack rug in Weathered Wood with distressed-leather border in Chocolate, fibreworks.com Thermostat, trane.com Beckett Large Chandelier, Tiny Terri Round Accent Lamp, Brooks Table Lamp, visualcomfort.com PP. 32-33 Petite Room Designer: Kipling House, kiplinghouse.com Custom banquette fabric, Rocky Performance Velvet, schumacher.com Piccadilly Chair, Southampton Dining Table base, serenaandlily.com Custom Rosso Levanto polished stone top, caliastone.com Custom Zira rug in Wheat with Cocoa Bean border, fibreworks.com Antique Egyptian Revival Thebes Stools, 1stdibs.com Lion-Motif Garden Stools, onekingslane.com Barrett Small Single Sconce,…

A closet is always an asset. The question is, How do you optimize every square inch? Sometimes you don’t want more room to store clothes—but you do crave a wine cave, home office, or kid’s play space. The most creative closets fill a need for families, whether it’s storage, relaxation, or organization. On these pages, designers prove you can turn a closet into your heart’s desire—without ripping up the floor plan. Case in point: In this Victorian townhome in Jersey City, New Jersey, interior designer Alicia Hassen of Brooklinteriors converted a guest bedroom into a home office and its former walk-in closet into a reading nook that, she says, “looks like it has been there since the home’s inception.”…

QUIET LUXURY Domestic splurges—like this tricked-out bar and bowling alley by J. Jordan Homes in HB’s 2023 Whole Home—keep the party going, but unseen luxuries can be even more impactful. HVAC add-ons, like the Trane CleanEffects® Whole Home Air Cleaner, filter out dust, allergens, pet hair, and smoke. It’s home-care but also self-care, so you can be at the top of your game. SMART MONEY Ready for an upgrade? States are rolling out cost savings programs (up to $3,200 in incentives!) for energy-efficient heating systems like the Trane XV20i TruComfort™ Variable Speed Heat Pump. In colder climates, pair it with a gas furnace for a highly efficient dual-fuel system. Spend the bonus cash on a fun wallcovering, like the one Arianne Bellizaire chose for this lounge. WORK-LIFE BALANCE An airy…

Kipling House @kiplinghouseinteriors THE ORIGINAL: A tiny octagonal room off the entrance had no specific purpose. THE UPGRADE: Inspired by the home’s history, designers Marita Simmons and Krysta Gibbons of Kipling House decided to make herstory. “Based on the room’s location, we assumed it was the original ‘gentlemen’s cigar room,’” Simmons says. “And we wanted to create a place for the modern woman to retreat to after a long week of doing all the things,” Gibbons explains. They painted the walls a deep purple, inspired by a floral Pierre Frey fabric that contains a subtle hint of aubergine, then offset the hue with the custom peacock-blue banquette and Roman shades. The metal wall motifs from Architectural Grille were designed to reflect a decorative bone inlay box—a riff on an old…

Design Alchemy @shopdesignalchemy THE ORIGINAL: This window-filled addition, dating to a previous renovation, maximized the views of the garden but included an unattractive HVAC bump-out and a dated circular column—which could not be removed without the ceiling collapsing. THE UPGRADE: Design team Deborah Costa and Kristine Renee went full throttle to hide the ugly and embrace the beauty. After learning about memorable gatherings in this home, they knew music would need to be a major theme, so they filled the space with rhythm and flow—and a piano! The designers added impactful color and got creative with the room’s less-desirable features, making every previous decision seem intentional. A wall of cabinetry hits several high notes: concealing ductwork, adding storage, and camouflaging an interior window. And that unsightly column was squared up…

Gray Space Interiors @grayspaceinteriors THE ORIGINAL: The multiroom space encompassed a hallway, bedroom, and lounge—and had shamrock-print wall-to-wall carpet. THE UPGRADE: It’s now a Zen cocoon that lets guests’ imaginations take flight. “Butterflies are my spirit animal,” designer Rasheeda Gray says. “They symbolize renewal, growth, and evolution.” It’s no surprise, then, that the Aflutter wallcovering from Phillip Jeffries, depicting butterfly wings en masse, inspired her to design this entire space as the designated “anti-hustle” corner of the house. Now, from the moment guests enter the hallway, the environment is whimsical and relaxing, restorative and peaceful, and aglow in pinks and ambers. At the end of the corridor, a celestial-blue lounge is designed for decompressing from the day and lingering. The adjacent bedroom is now an ethereal space with rich textures…

DESIGNER ALISON Newman’s first project as she set out on her own after working with Juan Montoya Design was ambitious—and unusual. Clients Rima Farah, from a family of storied jewelers, and Olivier Lordonnois, a hotelier managing Manhattan’s Aman, share an eye for beauty. They craved a casual yet elegant English-inspired country home with rich colors and patterns—but everything had to be durable enough to bring their eight rescue animals indoors when they weren’t roaming the hills of Millbrook, New York. “Animals are Rima’s passion; she needed a safe place for them to thrive,” Newman explains. The homeowners’ nonprofit, Happy Farm Animal Rescue, has saved many from livestock auctions. Since they bring sheep, dwarf donkeys, horses, and alpacas home, scale and size were just as critical as style when it came…