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.

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Make Home Your Happy Place with HouseBeautiful.com • From concealed rooms to gorgeous chess sets, here’s how to let the good times roll at your place.

House Beautiful

Q: What design element instantly makes a space feel happier?

Hotels That Feel Like Home • The best escapes don’t simply offer an indulgent break from your daily life—they brim with ideas you’ll want to re-create when you return home. Whether you’re sinking into a cloud of downy pillows, sipping craft cocktails in an art-adorned lobby, or lounging in a cozy communal space that encourages connection, a hotel can be full of discovery. Visiting one of these newcomers or storied favorites from across the country feels like arriving at the home of a good friend with great taste. Each is a joy to stay in—and be inspired by.

The Unexpected-Guest Guide • With flexible furniture that multitasks, you’re always prepared for a last-minute crowd.

Flex Your Passion: The Closet Edit

Build a Better Bar • A dedicated drinks station makes every day feel like a celebration. These thoughtful spaces combine bespoke finishes with imaginative touches—think ship-inspired architecture, custom stools, and eye-catching backsplashes—to invite conversation, connection, and a well-earned pour.

Pour Like a Pro • Three designers share their foolproof recipes for creating a home bar that raises spirits and keeps style on tap.

A TREEHOUSE FOR GROWN-UPS • What if your go-to destination was home? We built this retreat to feel like your favorite getaway—where dinners turn into dance parties, friends unexpectedly stay the night, and slow mornings are the gold standard.

Rooms That Dress Like the Runway • Vintage keyhole dining chairs in geometric fabric, chrome lounge chairs in rainbow plaid, and a 1970s Italian leather sofa set the stage for Kim Lewis’s fashion-inspired mix. A mirrored screen lined with toile and art that nods to another time bring in character and history.

The Room Where the Night Begins • With its sweeping, piano-inspired island, moody color palette, and bar built for self-service, Sara Malek Barney’s kitchen is less about cranking out dinner and more about setting the stage for evenings that don’t have an end time. Her utility rooms put the fun in functional.

An Atmospheric Suite With European Whimsy • A lotus-patterned canopy bed, stitched sheepskin rug, and velvet ottomans ground the design, while a scenic wallcovering fills the ceiling in drifting clouds. But it’s Rupert—the fictitious flâneur Kathy Kuo imagined, and his sheep named Seamus—who turn the space from a bedroom into a story.

A Space to Exhale • This corner of the primary suite is less about storage and more about slowing down.

Southern Comfort

A Tucked-Away Salon Made for Adult Time-Outs • Peacock-hued velvet curves, a painterly floral swivel chair, and an ombré ceiling paper bring a rich, gem-stone palette to life. Paired with Austin-inspired art and a record player spinning vinyl nearby, the room becomes what Amber Guyton calls the “Pause Parlor,” ideal for slowing down and savoring the moment.

An Intimate Loft for “Members Only” • This secluded spot by Amber Lewis offers a reprieve for the homeowners and their closest friends. The top-floor escape and balcony share an easy, unfussy ethos, with vintage pieces providing distinctive character, sheer drapery complementing the view, and modern outdoor pieces seamlessly extending the indoors.

A Guest’s Hideaway Among the Trees • Bandana-inspired...