House Beautiful January/February 2023

GOT A DESIGN CONFESSION? SEND IT TO ME! EDITOR@HOUSEBEAUTIFUL.COM “We transformed a very small maid’s room into a wonderful office. Millwork on three walls provides great storage, while a desk, files, bookcases, and even a Murphy bed were squeezed in to maximize functionality. A monochromatic scheme keeps the palette calm while a graphic wallpaper adds visual interest.”—Gideon Mendelson @gideonmendelson“Although constrained by about 120 square feet, we created an impactful entry moment by painting the walls and ceiling an olive green lacquer. The allover tone in a glossy application gave the space more dimension. We added architectural detailing on the ceiling to make the space feel less closed in.”—Katie Davis @katiedavisdesign“A coat closet! I made it into a makeshift sewing room for my client, and it looks awesome.”—Tiffany Piñero @tiffanypinerostyle“This house needed to…

NEW FRONTIER A high-end vacation home with plenty of room, New Frontier’s forthcoming model is illuminated by LED lights and features huge windows on both ends and a generous floor plan with dual entrances. The narrow shape works well on small sites; you can add two side by side for a larger footprint. Pricing upon request, available in spring 2023. newfrontierdesign.com DWELL HOUSE Brand new to the market, the Dwell House by Abodu would make a great in-law suite for multigenerational living. The brand saw a major uptick during the pandemic as more families wanted to be closer to loved ones. Abodu delivers each unit turnkey, in as little as six months, saving you the headache of finding a builder. From $389,000. abodu.com CUBE TWO Step into the future with Nestron’s fully furnished, two-bedroom smart house that’s…

SLIPPER CHAIRS These low-slung, armless seats are perfect perches for guests. NESTING TABLES Double the fun (and the surface area) with stackable storage. HIGHBOYS A tall dresser with drawers can hold more than just clothes.…

Wait, why bother? Attics are common in houses with sloped rooflines and dormers: that space between the rafters and ceiling of your top floor helps regulate temperature. But it doesn’t need to be a vast, cold, uninsulated, unplumbed room with a single dangling light bulb. Investing in making it a livable room can pay off big-time—doing so creates extra square footage, giving you (and guests) more room to roam, sleep, and store your stuff in style. Customize Your Space Bespoke beds, desks, and cabinets will take quirky rooflines from inelegant to intentional. “Built-ins would be my number one advice for sloped ceilings,” says designer Cara Fox. Plus, you can opt for on-site assembly if access is via a tight staircase or dropdown ladder. Think of All the Possibilities Add one of these spaces without increasing…

WHETHER YOU HAVE A CRAMPED APARTMENT OR A HOUSE THAT’S SHORT a guest bedroom, sometimes you need to manifest sleeping quarters out of thin air. Or, on the flip side, what if you could reclaim the space being taken up by a bed and use it for a home gym or office? Enter the Murphy bed, the fold-down wall bed patented by William Lawrence Murphy that gained popularity in the 1920s. The first iterations were purely functional, but these days, some of the world’s most renowned architects and designers are incorporating them into their high-end spaces. “It’s one compact piece that can turn your bedroom into an office, or anything else, and back in seconds,” explains Jennifer Jones, principal designer of Niche Interiors. Read on for tons of ideas and…

MODERN The seven-foot Kali sofa transforms into a bed with a simple tilt. From $6,905 without mattress; from $7,940 with mattress. resourcefurniture.com CUSTOMIZABLE Tailor every aspect of this Murphy bed to your needs. californiaclosets.com MINIMALIST The Nova horizontal Murphy bed is just 16" deep when closed. From $3,200 without mattress; from $3,560 with mattress. murphybednyc.com PRACTICAL The Audet solid wood storage bed is available in three finishes. $1,740 (twin XL). wayfair.com CONTEMPORARY Offering more storage than most, the Preston wall bed tucks into cabinetry. thecontainerstore.com Turns into a desk when closed. LUXURIOUS There’s hidden lighting and USB ports in this Murphy bed. From $14,555 (queen). theoclo.com 3 Things to Consider Before You Buy INSTALLATION If improperly installed, a Murphy bed can be dangerous. Have yours put in by a pro utilizing an effective locking mechanism so it doesn’t spring up while you’re sleeping or fall…