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The 60 Best Furniture Stores You Need To Know Before Your Next Home Upgrade

The 60 Best Furniture Stores You Need To Know Before Your Next Home Upgrade

House Beautiful’s furniture-store guide spans online retailers, vintage marketplaces and brands focused on comfort, value or sustainability.
Builder Confidence Falls In October Amid Rising Mortgage Rates And Costs

Builder Confidence Falls In October Amid Rising Mortgage Rates And Costs

NAHB’s housing index fell three points to 29, its lowest reading since June 2012, as mortgage rates and construction costs weighed on builders.
Around 34,000 Homes Could Be Left Without Heating Or Hot Water Over The Coming Days

Around 34,000 Homes Could Be Left Without Heating Or Hot Water Over The Coming Days

British Gas says around 34,000 households could lose heating or hot water as colder weather prompts people to switch boilers back on.
HIRI’s 2026 Summit Highlights Market Trends, AI’s Impact And Economic Factors Influencing Home Improvement

HIRI’s 2026 Summit Highlights Market Trends, AI’s Impact And Economic Factors Influencing Home Improvement

HIRI’s Minneapolis summit examined AI in renovation, buyer affordability and a forecast of 2.5% nominal home improvement market growth in 2026.
"Some Are Genuinely Old, Others Newly Created" — The Owners Of This London Villa Worked With An Artist To Make The Walls Feel Atmospherically 'Aged'

“Some Are Genuinely Old, Others Newly Created” — The Owners Of This London Villa Worked With An Artist To Make The Walls Feel Atmospherically ‘Aged’

Architect Sam Causer and owners Carol and Dave restored concealed features in a Blackheath villa while reorganizing its ground floor.
It's Officially "Renter's Regret" Season. Here Are 6 Things To Check Before You Sign The Lease.

It’s Officially “Renter’s Regret” Season. Here Are 6 Things To Check Before You Sign The Lease.

House Beautiful advises renters to check outlets, floors, lighting, windows, doors and paint during an apartment tour before signing a lease.
Homebuilding Labor Shortages And Costs Continue To Rise

Homebuilding Labor Shortages And Costs Continue To Rise

A September 2026 NAHB/Wells Fargo survey found shortages rose across most construction trades, while labor costs increased 4.2% over 12 months.
Curated Finds For Kristie — Sofas

Curated Finds For Kristie — Sofas

Livingetc’s personalised sofa edit highlights five L-shaped options priced from £1,000 to £2,000, with family use and practical fabrics in mind.
A Clever Layout Turned This Awkward-shaped Room Into A Luxe Hotel-style Bathroom

A Clever Layout Turned This Awkward-shaped Room Into A Luxe Hotel-style Bathroom

A Guildford couple used a flexible bath position, curved vanity and built-in storage to reshape a cramped bathroom in a listed home.
Your Curated Finds — Shelving

Your Curated Finds — Shelving

Livingetc’s Your Curated Finds feature presents three wall-shelf options for a reader seeking small-space storage and decorative character.