Cottages and Bungalows
Anchored in Charm
A New York City couple's dream vacation cottage home in Provincetown gets a vibrant, custom refresh, blending history with bold color and pattern play.
2 min |
August/September 2025
Cottages and Bungalows
From Blueprint to Beautiful
Project House Austin is complete and she's a charmer!
1 min |
August/September 2025
Cottages and Bungalows
Cozy Elegance: The Final Reveal
Take a tour with us of our completed Project House Austin to see a blend of calming neutrals, layered textures, a thoughtful modern layout and loads of English cottage charm come together to create the perfect, cozy retreat.
6 min |
August/September 2025
Cottages and Bungalows
Get the LOOK
Shop the cozy English cottage look of Project House Austin with our exceptional sponsors' goods.
3 min |
August/September 2025
Cottages and Bungalows
Reimagined Rehoboth Beach Retreat
These updated cottages at a popular Delaware getaway destination are open for summer fun.
5 min |
August/September 2025
Cottages and Bungalows
Perfect English: Small and Beautiful
Small homes with timeless English interiors.
3 min |
August/September 2025
Better Homes & Gardens US
TAKE 5 Will Travel FOR FOOD
Pack your bags—and your appetite. From tart cherries to fiery chiles, these straightfrom-the-farm foods across the country are well worth building a trip around.
5 min |
July/August 2025
Better Homes & Gardens US
Bucolic BEAUTY
We're smitten with this English- inspired garden where layered perennials come together like artwork—creating a space that balances order with a touch of wild romanticism.
1 min |
July/August 2025
Better Homes & Gardens US
A Purr-fect Perch
Add a catio to your patio, and your domesticated feline will feel like a jungle cat. It's the trendy outdoor living space designed to keep your pet happy and safe.
1 min |
July/August 2025
Better Homes & Gardens US
fire meets chicken
Goodbye, boring grilled chicken. Pulling off dinner this week just got easier with this flame-kissed trio.
4 min |
July/August 2025
Better Homes & Gardens US
Trending Exterior PAINT COLORS
If you've ever doubted the power of paint, consider the story of “The House on Willow Bend,” a legend in Texas-based Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE) agent Shannon Greer’s circles.
2 min |
July/August 2025
Real Simple
Have you ever made a bold color choice that didn't pan out? How'd you fix it?
When I was little, I insisted my room be painted lilac—the walls and the floor! I paired it with a green plaid bedspread. I like to think my interior design skills have improved since then. PAIGE MCCARTHY COLUMBUS, OHIO
3 min |
Summer 2025
Real Simple
Clever Items
Little Helpers to Make Your Life a Lot Easier
1 min |
Summer 2025
Real Simple
OFF THE EATEN PATH
Cook up some fun on one of these unique food-centric adventures.
3 min |
Summer 2025
Real Simple
Modern Manners
Advice for Your Social Dilemmas
3 min |
Summer 2025
Real Simple
Look on the Bright Side
Need a pick-me-up? This story's got you covered, with strategies to bring more color into your world.
2 min |
Summer 2025
Real Simple
STRAWBERRY CLAFOUTIS
Whatever your summer dessert question, this classic custardy French treat is the answer.
1 min |
Summer 2025
Real Simple
5 TRICKS FOR HANGING PICTURE FRAMES
Off-the-hook ideas to make it go better
2 min |
Summer 2025
Real Simple
Skewers, Salads, Sides & Sundaes
This Mediterranean-inspired menu is everything you didn't know you wanted in a summer cookout.
5 min |
Summer 2025
Real Simple
DAY DRINKING: YEA OR NAY?
Everyone's got thoughts! We collected yours, then called onthe experts to settle the debate once and for all.
2 min |
Summer 2025
Real Simple
YOUR GARDENING STATION
We think you'll really dig these smart potting bench solutions.
1 min |
Summer 2025
Real Simple
Ticket to Ride
An actor, author, and mom of three resisted the lifelong desire to get herself a motorcycle, rev her engine, and follow her path forward—until she realized that the only person she needed permission from was herself.
5 min |
Summer 2025
Real Simple
FUZZ OFF
Enjoy some razor-sharp tips to help you remove hair from the places you don't want it.
3 min |
Summer 2025
Real Simple
DRINKING WITH JENNA: LOWER YOUR SPIRITS
In your glass, that is! These cocktails are heavy on the flavor but light on the alcohol.
2 min |
Summer 2025
Real Simple
The Books List
Top Picks for Book Club & Beyond
3 min |
Summer 2025
Real Simple
PEACH LASSI SMOOTHIE BOWLS
Breakfast is served! And it's a refreshing, filling riff on the fruity and creamy Indian drink.
1 min |
Summer 2025
Real Simple
FINANCIAL FRENEMIES
Can you (and your savings) survive these relationships? Yes, if you keep reading.
4 min |
Summer 2025
Real Simple
The year's most worth-it beauty buys
As beauty director at REAL SIMPLE, I tried all the latest products out there— with the help of 125 RS superfans from around the country. These got the most glowing reviews.
5 min |
Summer 2025
Real Simple
5 Easy Dinners
#1 / Shrimp & Couscous Salad with Cucumbers
5 min |
Summer 2025
Real Simple
A+ Advice from A-Team Designers
We asked a few REAL SIMPLE Home designers to share some of their best pointers so you can decorate your own real simple home.
1 min |