AvatarHouse BeautifulAvatarAvatar2 days ago25 Easy Ideas That Instantly Boost Your Home's Curb Appealverified_publisherHouse Beautiful - Kate McGregorFrom the perfect shutter paint color to resilient landscaping. Curb appeal, the catch-all term for what you (or passers-by) can see of your home from the street curb, offers just a glimpse into your design personality. But your house gets only one chance to make a first impression, so what you decide …
AvatarHouse BeautifulAvatarAvatar11 Eco-Friendly Houses That Combine Sustainability and Great Designverified_publisherHouse Beautiful - Mary Elizabeth Andriotis and Meghan ShouseYour home can be beautiful and better for the environment. Every item on this page was hand-picked by a House Beautiful editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Earth Day is right around the corner, which means it's time to look at how sustainably we're all living. While …
AvatarHouse BeautifulAvatarAvatarWhat Is Wainscoting? All About the Historical Design Detailverified_publisherHouse Beautiful - Kate McGregorFrom Regency-era mansions and prewar brownstones to your home. There are a number of ways to add architectural detail to your home: putting in arched doorways, limewashing the brick, and installing intricate molding, just to name a few. But for a relatively easy, quick, and cost-effective character …
AvatarHouse BeautifulAvatarAvatar10 Unique Wood Fence Ideas to Boost Your Home's Curb Appealverified_publisherHouse Beautiful - Alyssa Longobucco and Meghan ShouseA classic white picket fence isn't the only option. As a homeowner, it's natural to obsess over your property's curb appeal and potential resale value. There are plenty of things you can do to improve both, like planting large trees, putting certain plants by the front door, and even converting your …
AvatarHouse BeautifulAvatarAvatarHow and Why to Buy an Abandoned Home, According to Three People Who Did Itverified_publisherHouse Beautiful - Kate McGregorWhether abandoned, condemned, or neglected, we make the case for the ultimate fixer-uppers. If you're looking to buy a home, your prospects usually fall into one of three categories: new build, updated, and fixer-upper. But for some aggressive renovators, fixer-upper takes on an entirely new …
AvatarHouse BeautifulAvatarAvatarHow to Design a Timeless Kitchen You’ll Love Foreververified_publisherHouse Beautiful - Tina ChadhaWhat "trendproof" actually means right now. Fast design, like fast fashion, is the new normal. The farmhouse sink that was all the rage a few years back? It has totally been replaced by a seamless marble countertop-basin combo. But unlike switching skinny jeans for a trendy baggy pair, home …
AvatarHouse BeautifulAvatarAvatar28 Simple DIY Bookshelf Ideas to Show Off Your Collectionverified_publisherHouse Beautiful - Tessa CooperGive your bookshelf wealth the backdrop it deserves. Every item on this page was hand-picked by a House Beautiful editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Bookshelf wealth is about more than showing off a literary interest. It means putting your most meaningful items on …
AvatarHouse BeautifulAvatarAvatarThe Ultimate Guide to House Siding Options, From Clapboard to Cement Fiber Boardverified_publisherHouse Beautiful - Brittany AnasLearn about design options, costs, and maintenance. Picking the right siding for your home is just as much of an art as it is a science. Your siding not only plays a main character in your curb appeal (it takes up a lot of square footage!), but finding a suitable material is also majorly important …
AvatarHouse BeautifulAvatarAvatarWhat Is Microcement?verified_publisherHouse Beautiful - Melanie CurryLearn all about Leanne Ford's favorite wall finish. If you love the look of a neutral interior with lots of texture à la Leanne Ford, chances are you've heard of microcement. The popular decorative wall finish (also sometimes called microconcrete) is a thin coating that you can use indoors or out …
AvatarHouse BeautifulAvatarAvatarSheetrock vs. Drywall: What's the Difference?verified_publisherHouse Beautiful - Kate McGregorLet's clear up any confusion your contractor might've caused. When you're building a home, whether it's a renovation or ground-up construction project, there are an overwhelming number of material decisions to make: countertop stone, paint finish and color, and even flooring type. But there's one …
AvatarHouse BeautifulAvatarAvatarThese Home Improvement Projects Are Tax Deductibleverified_publisherHouse Beautiful - Kate McGregorYou can get up to $3,200 back. Whether you're a new homeowner who's knee-deep in a gut renovation or you're making necessary upgrades to your forever home, you might think that every home improvement is simply a sunk cost. Don't despair, though. Home improvements can greatly increase the value of …
AvatarHouse BeautifulAvatarAvatarHow to Tell If a Home Is Worth Renovating, According to Expertsverified_publisherHouse Beautiful - Brittany AnasThese are your signs to make a strong offer—or steer clear. Any house can be made beautiful, says Lauren Liess, founder and principal designer of Lauren Liess Interiors. The question, she adds, is whether it's a worthwhile investment. "Even the saddest-feeling house can be amazing if you shove cash at …