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.

Q: What do you really want in your home kitchen?

Welcome

10 Kitchen Trends to Watch • Take note: These popular ideas have real staying power.

The Kitchen Behind the Kitchen • It’s all about keeping your entertaining space perfectly pristine.

Family Oasis • Thanks to its completely customized kitchen, this California home is the go-to gathering spot of its owners’ dreams.

Day to Night • A throwback kitchen layout and clever storage make for a seamless transition from toddler dinnertime to cocktail hour.

Personal History • A Seattle home’s new owners commissioned an elegant kitchen that celebrates its past—and their own.

Coastal Comfort • Modern amenities meet historic details in a beach retreat where sandy feet and casual meals are always welcome.

The ART of MISCHIEF • In Brookline, Massachusetts, a designer goes big on an imaginative family home full of curiosities.

GREENER ACRES • One designer builds her family the ultimate agrarian escape, where craftsmanship reigns supreme.

Color Play • Refined finishes and a bold palette revive a Chicago gem’s flair for drama.

Seeing the Future • A historic New Jersey townhouse becomes an eco-friendly haven for a young family keen on entertaining.

Ranch to Table • As an ode to its owner’s heritage, this California home lets artisan goods and heirlooms take center stage.

Crushin’ It • Add a little spice to your tabletop with a pepper grinder that matches your gastronomic persona.