Michelle Manetti
Associate Editor HuffPost Home
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This Is What Happens When You Marry A Stylist
This is exactly what happened to Guy Chancey, who until he married a stylist, Susan, had no idea his ideal home wasn't so, well, ideal. Featured in Country Living's November issue,?the Chancey's are showing off their now-lovely space?and sharing tips and tricks to make any home charming.
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Genevieve Gorder Reveals A Big HGTV Secret
You probably know?HGTV star Genevieve Gorder?as that gorgeous blond who has quite a knack for design... and being barefoot. For instance, her number one rule for creating a successful space is thinking about yourself.
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PHOTOS: Wait Until You See What's Inside
Many of the dollhouses we see these days pay homage to classic, vintage styles. According to Design Boom,?this amazing structure can be played like a Rubik’s Cube. Each of the levels rotate around a spiral staircase.
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LOOK: Inside Lindsay Lohan's Bedroom
In case you don't remember, earlier this year we saw?Lindsay Lohan asked interior designer Kathryn Ireland to decorate her California home. “She walked into my bedroom and said ‘I want a room like yours,'" Ireland said. From the Scalamandre trim on the bed to the mixed patterns found throughout the home, it's clear Lohan had a great appreciation for Ireland's taste.
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PHOTOS: We Didn't Expect This From A 'Mad Men' Star
Like everyone else who loves midcentury design (and good drama), we're huge "Mad Men" fans. Normally, actors of his caliber would settle themselves in a large Hollywood home, but Kartheiser did the opposite. "What often happens in our relationship is I come to Funn with an idea and then he makes it into something that’s actually livable,” Kartheiser said.
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Property Brothers Have The Best Night Ever
It's safe to say that?Jonathan and Drew Scott of "Property Brothers"?had the best night ever last night. The Scotts are hosts on HGTV and?Kerr graces the cover of Cosmopolitan's November issue. Naturally, we're wondering if they gave Kerr any tips or tricks for?her fabulous home.
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PHOTOS: Why Every Home Needs An 'Invisible Garden'
Thanks to?the "Invisible Garden House" by design company SHJWorks, the relaxation never has to stop. It?is heated by the sun and air-controlled with natural ventilation you can control, according to Design Boom.
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PHOTOS: Welcome To Your European Dream Home
According to the Wall Street Journal,?this 18th century home was renovated to have a modern interior. While the outside is rustic, inside you'll find a gourmet kitchen, laundry room and five gorgeous bedrooms. The listing by Knight Frank realty states?there is also a swimming pool and fireplace.
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PHOTOS: This Stunning Space Was Once A Crumbling Castle
It seems like newspaper publisher Evgeny Lebedev likes a challenge. As if acquiring two struggling British newspapers wasn't hard enough,?Lebedev decided to take on the renovation of Castello di Santa Eurasia, a crumbling castle in Italy. In the latest issue of Architectural Digest, we get a tour of the newly rebuilt space.
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PHOTOS: This Small Home Has A Few Surprises
When it came to bringing life into each space, Charlap Hyman decided that he wanted them to tell a distinctive story. Scroll through the photos below and?be sure to check out the full feature on Domaine home. Become a founding member of HuffPost Plus today.
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PHOTOS: This Could Be Right Out Of 'Sleeper'
According to Architizer,?it took 18 months to give the structure its unique appearance. Apparently this cool home is for sale -- or at least that's?what we're getting from the blog "Blob For Sale."?Scroll through the photos below to see inside, and?be sure to head over to Architizer?and?dmvA's website for more information.
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Jonathan Adler Ditches New York... For the Desert?
It's hard for us to imagine Jonathan Adler outside of his whimsical New York studio. "The desert is so other," Adler said on his way there. Soleri was famous for making incredible windbells and Adler just couldn't wait to "collaborate" with him posthumously.
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Jeremiah's Number One Piece Of Advice For Designing Your Home
Jeremiah Brent?is seriously making a name for himself in the world of interior design. Between owning his own firm, decorating fabulous homes for people like?Rachel Zoe?and, oh, being engaged to Nate Berkus, we're always on the look out for his very best decor tips. Luckily, People magazine?sat down with Brent to find out some tricks of the trade.
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One Way To Really Up Your Tablescape
This idea is simple enough to pull off but special enough to be remembered.
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The Best Interior In The World Is...
A winner has been announced for the?World Interior of the Year award. Carrer Avinyó, a?gorgeous Barcelona apartment designed by David Kohn Architects?has earned the coveted title at the Inside Festival in Singapore. According to Dezeen,?the triangle tiles are graded in color, going from green to one side of the space to red at the other.
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PHOTOS: How This Home Changed Design Forever
Few presidents have been known to have a such a deep appreciation for architecture and design like that of Thomas Jefferson's. Many of his ideas?changed the way people lived then -- and even now. In the November issue of House Beautiful,?we get a look inside his beloved Monticello, the home that not only houses hundreds of antiques but also a countless number of design thoughts and ideas from our third president. Just outside of Charlottesville, Virginia, Jefferson's Monticello still stands today.
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REVEALED: New Details About Kate & Will's Home
Kate Middleton and Prince William have finally moved into?their Kensington Palace apartment??Well, color us surprised because it looks like it's true. The Daily Express says?the couple and their precious baby Prince George settled into the historic house last week. The post also states that the abode is pretty neutral in color, with faux fur throws, Bernard Thorp fabrics and mesh curtains (to protect them from shattered glass).
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PHOTOS: This Is What A Nate & Jeremiah Collab Looks Like
The only thing better than having?Nate Berkus?design your home is having?Nate Berkus and his fiancé Jeremiah Brent?design your home. In the new issue of Domino magazine,?Hazan shows off her 2,500-square-foot New York City apartment, which is completely black, white and neutral. Enter Berkus and Brent, who had never collaborated before, and quickly the space came alive with Art Deco accessories, sleek walls and modern furniture.
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Iconic Scary Movie Home Turns Out To Be Haunted For Real
It's safe to say some of the scariest scenes from?Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds"?took place at the?Potter School House?in California. When Taylor's parents purchased the school house, the windows were boarded, there wasn't a staircase, holes were in the roof and naturally, there was a piano covered in bird droppings. Become a founding member of HuffPost Plus today.
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Good News For People Who Really Love Anthropologie
Imagine walking into a place that combines the?garden scents of Terrain, the?adorable mugs of Anthropologie?and some really great food. URBN, Inc. has announced it is creating a town center?of all things lifestyle. According to Main Line Media News,?the company is planning on building the development on a 6.5-acre site in Devon, Pennsylvania.