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An oft-forgotten neutral that packs a punch, this metallic hue won't scream 1980s when used sparingly. Courtesy of Fiona Lynch On Cabinets The matte texture of the nearby black built-ins ensure the glam, gilded uppers are the star of the show. Amy Neunsinger In the Powder Room The golden pendant, wallpaper, and hardware make turn a tiny room into a divine escape. Karyn R. Millet On a Chandelier This modernist pendant is a powerful focal point of above a neutral staircase. Le Zoe Musings Inside Moulding Instead of coating an entire wall in gold, position wallpaper within moulding for a stunning glimpse of glitz. Courtesy of Dominic McKenzie Kitchen Island This cooking space showpiece is a decidedly modern departure from the typical granite or wood countertop. via Design*Sponge Bookcases These shiny vintage shelves were actually a salvaged curbside find. Handmaker of Things In a Nursery Gold dot decals are a welcome stand-in for the overly precious pastel hues often found in ...

COURTESY OF SUGAR PIE FARMHOUSE With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, it should come as no surprise that we've been thinking of delicious pie nonstop. That's why we were instantly smitten when we spotted blogger Ruthann Winans' home. While the farmhouse has no shortage of curb appeal, there's a tasty surprise hiding inside: The Sugar Pie Farmhouse blogger has her very own pie baking station, equipped with everything you could need to quickly whip up a delicious dessert.  When Ruthann he blogger designed her dream home 10 years ago, she wanted to create a comfortable space filled with love and warmth for her family. To fuel her baking habits, this included a large "General Store-like" pantry, with a pass through to a pie baking station. Courtesy of Sugar Pie Farmhouse The tastiest spot in the house has everything a baker could ever dream of: pie pans, rolling pins, measuring cups, spoons, and baking spices. The...

Lisa Romerein Bringing together the rustic and the streamlined wasn’t the only balancing act architect Don Ziebell and designer Inga L. Rehmann, of Oz Architects, pulled off in this Provençal-inspired kitchen in a new Scottsdale, Arizona, home. The clients are empty nesters who wanted the kitchen to feel “cozy day-to-day, but spacious when they entertained,” Rehmann says. By tailoring the adjacent morning room and pavilion to accommodate large groups, the kitchen “could stay intimate. It’s the best of both worlds,” the designer says. Foreign Exchange Lisa Romerein Sourced in France, reclaimed-oak ceiling beams “bring an authentic vibe to the space,” Ziebell says. Also adding a French accent: limestone from Provence for the counters and floor tiles. To complement the light tiles and counters, Ziebell added a rustic feel with the stone walls. Locally quarried fieldstone mimics the stonework of farmhouses. Applying a mortar wash mixe...

You have to give it to pumpkin cupcakes — unlike their culinary cousin, pumpkin pie, there's just so much room for variety. Whether you fill 'em with cheesecake, top them with sugared pecans or infuse them with chai, they always taste delicious. José Picayo Ina Garten's Pumpkin Cupcakes With Maple Frosting Turns out the Barefoot Contessa isn't a big pumpkin pie fan. Her pumpkin cupcakes, topped with a decadent maple and cream cheese frosting, though, is sure to please even the biggest pumpkin skeptics. Get the recipe from House Beautiful » Tara Donne Chocolate Pumpkin Witch Cupcakes Chocolate and pumpkin mimic Halloween's color scheme and also taste divine — top it all off with a hazelnut frosting and these adorable cupcake liner witch hats. Get the recipe from Good Housekeeping » What you'll need:  gingham cupcake liners ($, amazon.com ) Con Poulos Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Orange Sour Cream Frosting Cream cheese so often runs the ...

The city's Junior League kitchen might be small and practical — but it can still showcase high design. BEFORE: Cramped and Bland The Junior League of New Orleans had "a workhorse of a kitchen at the end of it's lifespan," says designer Ken Fulk. So, in partnership with non-profit's 10th annual Kitchen Tour and House Beautiful's 2015 Kitchen of the Year, Fulk gave the space the revamp it deserved. Fulk took the uninspiring and disorganized space (which is used for JLNO's community programs and events), and dreamed up a makeover that would reflect the look he created for Kitchen of the year. "If Kitchen of the Year was couture, this was ready-to-wear — simplified but very stylish!" The Plans "The major challenge was the space," says Fulk. "The kitchen was confined to one wall, but we stretched it into an L-shape." A peek at DaVinci Builders' plans also reveal stylish storage to come and brand-new appliances to come. AF...

Jonny Valiant To celebrate the 10th annual House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year , San Francisco designer Jon de la Cruz whipped up a game-changing cook space worthy of the occasion. Loaded with the latest culinary conveniences, time savers and stylish customizations, it's a future-forward kitchen that doesn't forget the past — that's a happy anniversary, indeed! Kathleen Renda: This feels like an updated take on a period kitchen, Downton Abbey –style. Jon de la Cruz: Exactly! I was inspired by grand turn-of-the-20th-century kitchens and the home's past. Built in 1904, it's an amazing example of Classical Revival architecture. The house has four stories, two libraries and a ballroom, and it originally had a seven-car motor court out back. To honor that history — along with the 10th anniversary of the House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year — I wanted to design a classic space with character. I imagined the kitchen looking as if it had evolved gradually over time, a...

To celebrate the 10th annual House Beautiful Kitchen of the Year, San Francisco designer Jon de la Cruz whipped up a game-changing cook space worthy of the occasion. Loaded with the latest culinary conveniences, time-savers and stylish customizations, it's a future-forward kitchen that doesn't forget the past — that's a happy anniversary, indeed! Jonny Valiant Kitchen Island For a twist on the traditional in a San Francisco kitchen, designer Jon de la Cruz chose Caesarstone in honed Raw Concrete with a rough-hewn edge. The weathered–white oak island is by JWH Design & Cabinetry with Architects Millshop. The sleek Matthew Quinn Collection unlacquered-brass hardware will take on a patina over time. Memphis sinks, American Standard. Minta faucets and pot filler, Grohe. Andromeda pendants, Troy Lighting. Custom pot rack, Jefferson Mack. Cookware, The Mine. Floor tiles, Haussmann Natural Stone . Jonny Valiant Range Preparing restaurant-caliber meals for a crowd goes fas...