To-Dos: Your December Home Checklist (10 photos)

With those in cold climates preparing for snow, plus holidays and social gatherings everywhere you turn, December is a notoriously busy month. But with a little preparation (and some extra time carved out for finding your Zen), you can savor the best of the season, from winter walks to hot cocoa. Check...

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Houzz Tour: Designer Divides and Conquers a Big, Open Loft (13 photos)

Take a big, open space with brick walls, lots of light and large views. Then try to figure out how to encompass a living area, desk area, sitting area and dining area in that space, with “feminine touches, but nothing over the top.” Designer Tiffany Hanken did just that, with creative solutions including...

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Capture the Eye: How to Identify and Work With Focal Points (17 photos)

The idea of “focal points” comes up often in decor discussions, but how do you define and decide on these seemingly all-important design details? In this guide, I’ll break down what exactly a focal point is, whether you need one and how to incorporate this concept into your real-world room.

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Love Cookbooks? You’ll Like These Mini Kitchen Libraries (16 photos)

I made my daughter and her friend pancakes from scratch recently, using a dilapidated copy of The Joy of Cooking. My grandmother bought it in the 1950s, and though pages often fall on the floor, I cook from that book as often as I can. Despite the endless recipe options the internet provides,...

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Shop Houzz: Classic Holiday Decor (157 photos)

There’s a lot to love about classic holiday decor: the evergreen branches that bring nature inside, the twinkling lights full of warmth, the jolly Santa that brings a smile. But what many people love most about traditional Christmas trimmings is that they transport us back to a simpler, sweeter time....

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My Houzz: Calm Prevails in a Light-Filled Sydney Apartment (21 photos)

Renjie Teoh, a graduate architect, renovated his 1920s Georgian-style apartment in the Darlinghurst neighborhood of Sydney with the goal of making it fit for 21st-century living. Reconfiguring rooms and installing a new kitchen, laundry area, flooring and cabinetry gave the apartment the fresh look and...

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Room of the Day: A Media Room With Mystery and Moody Details (8 photos)

In creating this basement media room, design-builder Norm Lecuyer set his sights high. He wanted it to feel like a polished penthouse, full of fine materials and separate but equally luxurious zones. Using reclaimed wood, rolled steel and a hidden door and drawers, he and his team integrated several...

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8 Ways to Enhance a Compact Entry (10 photos)

Your entryway sets the tone for the rest of your home. Even in the tightest of spaces, it’s a good opportunity to add function and express yourself with flooring and rugs, wallpaper, artwork, mirrors, light fixtures, coat racks, benches, hooks, and well-placed small-scale furniture. Have a look at these...

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Collecting Christmas Ornaments That Speak to the Heart (7 photos)

My mother is from a large family, one of six sisters and three brothers who grew up in a tiny town in north-central Indiana. Once grown they spread out across the country — New Jersey, Michigan, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Oregon and Washington. Several remained in Indiana, where every year as...

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Houzz Tour: A Humble but Welcoming Beach House in New Zealand (18 photos)

The owners of this 1980s beach house about two hours’ drive from Nelson on New Zealand’s South Island had vacationed for years with their children. But now that those children are young adults, the family needed more space for the visiting hordes. They called on Richard Carver and Brad Beazley of Redbox...

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Roll Call: Why Trendy but Tricky Grasscloth Wallpaper Is Worth It (16 photos)

A staple in the 1960s and ’70s, grasscloth wallpaper has lately become a hot commodity. A natural material, it’s one of the most versatile decor items, complementing almost any style from tropical to rustic, traditional to modern. But despite its good looks, grasscloth is a “fussy...

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See How People in 13 Countries Interpret Scandinavian Style (13 photos)

Long before Ikea became a household name, Sweden, Denmark and Norway were celebrated for their home decor prowess. Pared-back simplicity, understated elegance, and light, bright interiors define Scandinavian style, and it continues to capture our hearts all...

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Shop Houzz: Coastal Holiday Decor (148 photos)

We’re making it easier than ever for you to have yourself a beachy little holiday with this collection of festive decor. Trees, ornaments, stockings and wreaths with a charming coastal twist will bring the spirit of the season right into your home, whether it’s beachside or whether you’re just channeling...

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