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What if this was your answer to dinner on demand? * Additional information about the 48-inch French Door Refrigerator from Signature Kitchen Suite can be found at SignatureKitchenSuite.com…

FOR THE PAST THREE-PLUS YEARS, I’ve been using these pages to talk to designers about their biggest challenges and inspirations. Those conversations have been great—but, full disclosure, the juiciest and most helpful stories were deemed “off the record.” So I decided to switch gears. Welcome to our new anonymous column, Design Traumas, which reveals true confessions from real designers. Its purpose: to show you that this can be a messy, dramatic, and often hilarious process, but one that’s totally worth it in the end. —Joanna Saltz @josaltz GOT A TRAUMA? SEND IT TO ME! EDITOR@HOUSEBEAUTIFUL.COM “We found a fossilized opossum in our walls during demo.” “The clients’ house, which was about finished, collapsed. The engineer miscalculated the number of structural columns needed, and a moderate snowfall was just too much for…

Before You Buy Make sure you’re paying attention to these details. Inspect for Defects: Have a licensed home inspector look for signs of asbestos, wood rot, mold, and lead (sellers in the U.S. are required to disclose the latter if you inquire). Then get quotes for remediation. Take note of old windows, too; they let in noise and drafts and may need to be replaced at a steep cost. Consult a Structural Engineer: A particularly rundown or neglected old home is likely riddled with issues in the walls and foundation. Understanding these is essential in predicting the scope of your renovation—is it a matter of going down to the studs, or will you basically be rebuilding the house? Evaulate the Location: Being on a family-friendly street near a great school…

You waited out the worst of the pandemic-fueled lead-time crisis and soaring lumber costs, and now you’re eager to kick-start a project of your own. Here’s what you need to know. There’s a wait list. The work itself probably won’t take much longer than it used to, but you’ll have to get in line. Order items like windows, masonry, appliances, and cabinets early, so your team can hit the ground running when they start. Delays still happen. A seemingly minor missing piece can hold up construction for weeks. Wait until all materials are in and ready before breaking ground or starting demolition to avoid hang-ups. But lead times are normalizing. One contractor cited cabinetry that used to take five to eight weeks—spiking to 25-plus during Covid—is now reliably coming within…

Who doesn’t want to feel like they’re staying at a luxury hotel—for free? This is exactly what designer Brynn Olson had in mind creating a suite for overnight guests. “My clients were requesting spaces where their loved ones could feel comfortable and would want to stay awhile,” she says. To achieve this 5-star feel, she used a high-gloss blue paint, added custom cabinetry throughout, and made sure every amenity was within arm’s reach. A custom queen bed frame placed longways against a wall takes up less room than if it protruded and can be used as a daybed with a quick swap of the pillows. Olson utilized the extra floor space to create a seating area for guests to linger.…

A place for expression—that’s what Leanne Ford had in mind when scheming this flexible bedroom and connected chill-out space for a very lucky teenager. The warm palette of tonal neutrals, including layered furnishings and accessories from her line at Crate & Barrel, makes vaulted rooms feel limitless. Ford called on her friend Carolyn Kelly, a mural artist, to create a playful ribbonlike trim along the ceiling. This is to be enjoyed by anyone lounging on the slipcovered daybeds that float in the middle of the room (easily laundered after sleepovers and messy art projects alike). “For me, the challenge was: How do I infuse soul into a new space?” says Ford, who typically renovates old homes but pivoted to warm up this extension to the house. A fan of the…

A New Beginning 92 Exterior Builder: Michael Ladisic, ladisicfinehomes.com Architect: Yong Pak, pakheydt.com Paint, Purbeck Stone, Mole’s Breath, farrow-ball.com Hardware, Encode Plus Smart WiFi deadbolt and Century Lower handleset, both in Matte Black, schlage.com 96 Dining Lounge Designer: Jonathan Savage, savageinteriordesign.com Langham Large picture lights by Ralph Lauren, Palma Medium chandelier by Thomas O’Brien, Chalon Large table lamp by Kelly Wearstler, Ultra Light floor lamp by Chapman & Myers, Malik Large table lamp by Ian K. Fowler, circalighting.com Art, Wendy Westlake, George Williams, sourced from artists Zeno table, Peitha table, kimberlydenman.com Sofa, lounge chair, dining chairs, leeindustries.com Pair of carved marble tables, kellywearstler.com Fabrics, Fabricut Modern Moire in Color 3, S. Harris Moxie Mohair in Color 44, S. Harris Moxie Mohair in Color 32, S. Harris Perfect Ten in Prune, The Vale London Diana Stripe in Candy Floss, fabricut.com Paint, Inchyra Blue, Preference Red, farrow-ball.com Focus Polygon, arte-international.com Gatsby rug, fibreworks.com Wood-Earth floors in…

Gather at a Moment’s Notice Smart planning and Signature Kitchen Suite will keep you prepped for a memorable meal anytime. Creating a Cozy Home Designer Becky Shea shares her top strategies with Trane for making any room inviting come winter. At House Beautiful, our goal is to create an ever more dynamic, engaging magazine. In this issue, we continue a feature called Partnerships, a collaboration between the editorial team and like-minded advertisers, to produce a unique reader experience.…

Mixed Materials Timber and brick steps in a similar tonal palette, as well as a metal partition, add texture to a Melbourne, Australia, home by Nala Design and Orbis Constructions. Honed Stone Carrara marble steps with dramatic purple veining match archway accents in designer Tamsin Johnson’s home. While pricier than wood construction, the result is undeniably showstopping—and should last for generations. Creative Curves To draw attention to the beautiful staircase in a California home, designer Lindye Galloway and builder RJ Smith replaced the existing spindled banister with a smooth wall and a wooden handrail. A custom banquette follows the same line and brings value to an underused nook. Painted Railing Atelier ND Interior created a custom color to finish this contemporary metal railing in the home of actors Carice van…

THE DAY MY KITCHEN CABINETS were finally going to arrive, after months of waiting, I was rushed to the hospital with a neutropenic fever—and ended up being there a week. This was a little frustrating because I couldn’t oversee the install, but it all turned out well. It’s been a dream of mine to own some type of home. I used to tie that together with having a family of my own—I’ve kind of been waiting for that moment to figure it out. But my life took a little bit of a turn when I was diagnosed with cancer about a month after my 33rd birthday. There are a lot of things that maybe I’m not going to be able to do in my lifetime, but making a home was…

Automate the Climate Manage and monitor your comfort settings from anywhere using a smart thermostat like the Trane® ComfortLink™ ll XL1050, which will notify you of temperature swings for energy effciency and optimal conditions. Use Warm Lighting All light bulbs have a particular color temperature, measured in degrees of Kelvin, from warm yellow to cool blue. The former creates a sense of casual comfort: “I’m a firm believer in that 2,700 to 3,000 Kelvin warm white” for ambiance, Becky Shea says, adding that in a kitchen or home offce you’ll want to layer in soft white task lighting to prevent eye strain. Choose smart bulbs that can be set to turn on right when the sun starts going down. Pile on the Pillows + Throws In a living room, Shea…

Bigger doesn’t always mean brighter. “When I first walked into this room, I was like, ‘Wow, this is really pretty,’ followed by, ‘Oh, we’re going to need to fix that,’” designer Zoë Feldman recalls. She loved the pitched ceilings and light streaming in, but the dark beams, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, and dated Gothic fixtures were all making the space feel dark. Feldman’s goal was to make the whole room into a combination “living room, garden room, and sunroom.” The first step was replacing energy ineffcient windows with a stunning arch window fromPella and glass steel doors. Rather than leaving them black, Feldman painted them a subtle green-blue and gave the walls and beams a few coats of creamy white. Overhead, the ceiling is tented with a variegated black-and-white-striped wallpaper, and…

Thanks to architect Yong Pak’s 14-foot-tall vaulted ceilings, Williams and Papadopoulos were inspired to impart a romantic sensibility in the bedroom. Overlapping LED fixtures that look like crystal necklaces are draped from the ceiling. Drapery panels in a Sanderson fabric embroidered with leaves and acorns cover the entire wall behind the custom bed and the reading niche. “One thing Atlanta is known for is our tree canopy,” Williams says. “We loved the idea of bringing that natural vibe into this house.” All of this ornamentation adds up to a sort of luxe cocoon you’d never want to leave: “I think we created a room that feels cozy, intimate, and calm,” Williams says.…

The ideal media room actually brings family together. “It should be a space where they can congregate, escape, chill, hang out, have fun, play games, and interact with each other8230; and have a drink or six,” jokes designer Keia McSwain. Her scheme for this long, narrow space started with a poster from her father’s favorite movie, Across 110th Street, that pairs deep greens and orange and hangs opposite a wall of windows. Unwilling to compromise coolness, McSwain wrapped the entire space in a luxe, stitched-hide chevron wallcovering from Arte and added a tortoiseshell gold glass pedestal table (for perching one’s drink) at the room’s entrance. “The overall vibe,” she says, “is about warmth and fellowship.”…

Michael Ladisic Atlanta, Georgia ladisicfinehomes.com @ladisicfinehomes After practicing as an attorney, Ladisic started Ladisic Fine Homes to pursue his passion for building and renovating. Ladisic built our first Whole Home project in Atlanta in 2018; his work was so top-tier that we returned to the city to partner with him on our fifth annual project this year. Besides sourcing all the best tradespeople, Ladisic is a team player—it’s not uncommon to see him, hammer or mop in hand, pitching in to get the house picture-perfect.…

IT’S NO SECRET. RENOVATING A BATHROOM CAN be a stressful process that includes a dizzying number of decisions, not to mention the possibility of unwelcome plumbing surprises. Factor in rising material costs and longer-than-ever lead times (see pp. 63 to 65 to get a full update on the status of these), and you might be tempted to throw in the pro-verbial towel. Ready for some encouraging news? This stat from the National Kitchen and Bath Association speaks for itself: Bathroom remodels can have a 72.7 percent return on investment—the highest of any home renovation project. In other words, all the headaches will probably be worth it in the end. According to contractor service Sweeten, the average cost of a full bathroom update currently ranges from $16,000 for a modest makeover to…

Something was definitely beneath the drywall. Nestled in the shadow of the Teton mountains, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is a fairy tale of a town. But when designer Emily Janak and her husband, architect Adam Janak of Northworks, moved into their newly purchased residence, it felt more like a nightmare. The 2,361-square-foot ranch-style house had grimy tiled ceilings and the distinct odor of years gone by. “Our parents were horrified,” Emily Janak recalls. “They were like, ‘This is not livable.’” As soon as the couple took possession, they dove into a hands-on renovation with their friend Paul Kinnard that would take 16 months in total. Tearing into the walls that fall, they discovered an original 1936 log cabin that had been covered up with drywall in the ’60s. “It was like…

Now that working from home is a lifestyle rather than a fallback plan, it takes place all over the house. Designer Ariene Bethea imagined how a person would move through their workday at home before settling on a threepart suite. “They’d have coffee, go into the offce with their teammate, and then take calls or present to a client in the conference room,” the designer says. She connected these underutilized spaces, turning a side room into the offce, a hallway into a serve-yourself snack bar, and a garden room into a flex meeting room with a view. “After hours, it can work for homework and fun family nights,” she says. Bethea credits her mother for her love of art, having grown up with gallery walls before they were “a thing.”…

Do you need room for 50 pairs of shoes or hanging space for all those maxi dresses? These are typically the kinds of questions a closet designer asks (before they come see the space themselves). But when designer Lisa Adams was asked to design closets that would make any homeowner happy, she had to think universally. “We wanted something more exciting than the classic white closet,” she says. With this in mind, Adams made room for all the things: vanity tables, islands to hold intimate apparel, LED-lit shelves for accessories, and plenty of wardrobe space.…