Cottages and Bungalows
Custom & Coastal
These newly built kitchens make a splash with their stylish and functional seaside-inspired designs and gorgeous oceanfront views.
4 min |
August/September 2025
Cottages and Bungalows
Happy Trails
This 1,000-square-foot cabin in upstate New York gets a whimsical and colorful makeover as a summer getaway.
6 min |
August/September 2025
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
Better Homes & Gardens US
Coreopsis
New colors and forms will have you taking a second look at this classic summer flower.
2 min |
July/August 2025
Better Homes & Gardens US
Ice Cream All-Stars
We took America's favorite flavor trio, used three techniques for homemade frozen scoops, and added a host of leveled-up toppers to create this lineup of winning summer sundaes.
6 min |
July/August 2025
Better Homes & Gardens US
Griddle POWER
Flattop grills are the hottest outdoor cooking tool of the summer. If you've mastered the grill, now level up your skills with this versatile toy.
2 min |
July/August 2025
Better Homes & Gardens US
The Slow-Down Place
A designer and her family push the reset button on a dated lake house— and their lives— as they enjoy summers on the water filled with peace, quiet, and family fun.
3 min |
July/August 2025
Better Homes & Gardens US
Feeling SALTY
Shopping for salt isn't quite what it used to be. With so many new options, how do you decide? Our guide can help you navigate the choices.
2 min |