House Beautiful

The House Beautiful reader is someone whose home is her bedrock. She is always improving it because the process – and result – delights her. Happiness in her home comes from easy luxury and highly personal style. Her home is a gift to share with family and friends.

House Beautiful

Q: What paint color is as versatile as a little black dress?

Breezy Bliss

Colors of the World • An old-world mansion rendered anew, a jungle enclave enriched with whimsical decor, or a freestanding treehouse perched on the glittering Pacific coastline—bold hotel design has the power to unleash the imagination and cement a sense of place. Beyond the scenic landscapes they occupy, these luxury properties are travel experiences in themselves, with scene-setting details spanning from clever color palettes and artisanal textures to historic architecture and bespoke furniture.

Class of ’24 • Meet 13 design stars who are making their mark from L.A. to Iowa to Palm Beach with distinct aesthetics and a shared passion for bringing culture and style home.

Full Spectrum • Everyone has room for more color! These finds bring a kaleidoscope of style to any space.

Practically Perfect • Ingenious design tricks turn this Jacksonville, Florida, home into a kid-friendly neighborhood gem.

Risky Business • A home in the heart of North Carolina pushes—almost beyond—the limits of layered vibrancy.

Gazing Inward • A newly built West Palm Beach home’s sense of place comes from within.

CREATIVE LICENSE • A Nashville ranch’s palette feels personal and harmonious with the outdoors.

High Impact • For a family keen on modernizing their stately D.C. home, one designer zeroed in on unifying moments.

LIGHT HOUSE • A century-old Missouri grande dame warms up—and wows—with an unlikely muse.

Wrap Stars • Dress up a space—and get comfortable and cozy while you’re at it—with an indulgent throw blanket.