House Beautiful April/May 2022

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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Featured Designers

Cecilia Casagrande ceciliacasagrande.com @ceciliainteriors With a background in social work, Casagrande takes a particularly empathetic approach to design at her Boston-based firm. David Frazier davidfrazier.co @davidfrazier.co A knack for sourcing rare vintage and antiques sets this New York architectural and interior designer’s work apart. ON THE COVER: Shavonda Gardner sgstyleblog.com @sgardnerstyle By chronicling the colorful makeover of her family’s bungalow in Sacramento, California, Gardner accrued thousands of devoted readers who prize her voice as much as her style. Photographer Katie Newburn Stylist Christine Wolheim On the cover: Paint, Caviar by Sherwin-Williams. Chandelier, Vertigo, Y Lighting. Juju hat, Accent Touch. Swivel chair, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. Cocktail table and rug, Interior Define. Poufs, Minted for West Elm. Table lamp, vintage. FRAZIER: GIEVES ANDERSON. CASAGRANDE: SEAN LITCHFIELD. GARDNER: KATIE NEWBURN.…

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OPEN HOUSE JOY

WANT TO TALK? E-MAIL ME AT EDITOR@HOUSEBEAUTIFUL.COM Joanna Saltz: There’s never been a more critical time to feel joy at home. But how do you achieve that through design? Keita Turner: Art is huge for me. My mom is an artist, and I learned how to see color, pattern, and composition through her. I especially love original pieces, and I’m lucky to have a lot of hers. Lynn Kloythanomsup: It’s important for me to know the story behind a piece and who made it. That makes it all the more special and gives a lot more value to the piece, imagining the hours of creativity that went into it. Jo: Absolutely. It makes a room feel fuller, as if you’re in the presence of other people. Caroline Gidiere: When I find my flow—and lose track of time…

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Just Imagine

YOU’RE 10 YEARS OLD, FALLING ASLEEP ON A CLOUD. A kid’s room can be a magical place where their mind runs wild. “With lots of small furniture, they can feel cluttered, but having a unifying color scheme helps,” says New York designer Lucy Harris. “Picking fun colors and patterns is key!” It’s not just bedrooms, either: A thoughtfully designed play space, reading nook, or even dedicated study zone can promote independence from an early age. “Children want that as much as we do,” says Harris, and there’s no shortage of clever storage solutions and washable finishes to help you help them achieve their dreams.…

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