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The 6 Paint Colors for Your Kitchen That Will Never Go out of Style

According to expert designers.

August 3, 2023

August 6, 2023

Decorating & Design

These Are the Trends Interior Designers Would Never Try Again

Many designers caution against trying too many trends at home if you’re not fully invested in them. These are the decor trends experts always avoid.

August 3, 2023

August 4, 2023

Home Tours

Before & After: A Tiny Galley Kitchen Gets Overhauled for a Family of 5

It went from galley style to an L-shaped space.

July 26, 2023

July 27, 2023

Home Tours

A Dated and Tired Tudor-Style House in Los Angeles Is Transformed into a Forever Home for a Family of Five

A renovation with smart, functional, and stylish upgrades.

May 31, 2023

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Home & Garden

5 Easy Fixes That Can Make Your House Sell Better, According to a Real Estate Pro

Hint: You might want to bake some cookies.

September 21, 2023

September 20, 2023

Pacific Standard Overhead Shot of Dishes and Drinks

Recipes

These Are the Best Mussels We’ve Ever Had (Plus, More Snacks from Portland’s Best Bar)

Portland's new Pacific Standard tells the modern story of food in the West, with smart, drink-friendly snacks and incredible cocktails to match.

September 21, 2023

September 19, 2023

Tiger Balm

This refreshing tropical drink combines off-the-shelf Wilderton Lustre, citrusy and floral, with a house-made zero-proof spirit.

September 19, 2023

Rose Negroni

This floral spin on a negroni is elegant and not too bracing.

September 19, 2023

At-Home Artistry

San Rafael Kitchen Makeover by Corine Maggio

Home Tours

Before & After: A Kitchen with an Awkward Layout Gets More Storage, Including the Most Luxurious Pantry We’ve Ever Seen

Plus, it has the prettiest design details.

July 12, 2023

July 14, 2023

Living Room in Pasadena Craftsman by Jamie Haller

Home Tours

This Pasadena Craftsman Featured in ‘Back to the Future’ Gets a Fresh Update

It’s a home with great history.

August 2, 2023

Montecito Cottage Front Yard Gravel Path Swing

Home Tours

This Cozy Boho Montecito Beach Retreat Is Full of Charming Surprises

A musical family's cozy Santa Barbara compound is a modern-boho beach retreat, filled with an unexpected mix of Swedish and American antiques, irreverent color, and plenty of relaxed charm.

July 19, 2023

Living Room in Oakland House by Form + Field

Home Tours

This Is How a Boring Builder Spec House Finally Got Some Character

From builder flip to a family home.

July 5, 2023

July 14, 2023

Decorating & Design

7 Essential Design Tips From Los Angeles’s Top House Flipper

It’s time for the 'slow flip' movement, where eyesore zombie houses are carefully and lovingly redesigned before they hit the housing market.

February 27, 2023

February 24, 2023

Bathroom Shower and Vanity Before & After by Corine Maggio

Home Tours

Before & After: A Dated and Cramped Bathroom Is Transformed into a Euro-Chic Retreat

It went through a full gut remodel.

June 22, 2023

June 25, 2023

Design Know-How

Outdoor Living

The 5 Design Mistakes You’re Probably Making in Your Outdoor Space

Interior designers spot these common outdoor decorating mistakes over and over again. And you may not even realize you’re making them.

July 20, 2023

July 22, 2023

Decorating & Design

This Surprising Paint Color Tricks Buyers into Paying More for a Home

Paint your rooms in these strategic colors to up your house's value.

July 5, 2023

July 14, 2023

Decorating & Design

The Best Home Stager in L.A. Wants You to Know These Essential Design Tips

Francesca Grace is in a category of her own. Here's why.

May 12, 2023

May 11, 2023

Get Creative

Idea Houses

I’m Moving My Dining Room Outside—Here Are My 5 Rules for Indoor-Outdoor Living

How to embrace nature indoors and outdoors.

April 13, 2023

July 22, 2023

Wellness

Here’s How You Can Turn Your Ordinary Bathroom into a Spa Getaway

Prepare for deep relaxation.

January 25, 2023

January 26, 2023

Idea Houses

6 Tricks That Will Maximize a Small Space, Guaranteed

Optimize square footage without sacrificing style.

December 6, 2022

April 15, 2023

Decorating & Design

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At-Home Artistry

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