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HB Archive Dive

A vintage magazine layout featuring decorative objects and a cozy room interior with bookshelves and a spiral staircase.

From the Archive: The Rare Truman Capote Essay Hidden in House Beautiful's 1969 Issue

The enigmatic writer paid tribute to two of his four iconic residences on our very own pages.

By Amanda Sims Clifford, Truman Capote
House Beautiful 130 Years

130 Years of Iconic House Beautiful Rooms

Cozy living room with ornamental decor and seating.

Iconic Homes From House Beautiful's Archives

A cozy dining area featuring a round table with fruits, flowers, and a view of the garden through large windows.

See Laura Ashley’s First American Design Project

Modern kitchen design featuring hexagonal skylight and wooden cabinetry, with a layout and architectural details.

From the Archive: Inside a “Skyview” 1969 Kitchen

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Magazine spread featuring vintage home decor and design tips using color.

From the Archive: 15 of the Best Ways to Use Color

Our 1969 guide to transforming a room with bold hues.

By Amanda Sims Clifford, The Editors of House Beautiful
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Scenic poolside view overlooking a lake with mountains and trees in the background.

The Dreamiest Pools from the HB Archives

July 1988 magazine spread, page 44, flat layout

Inside Hubert de Givenchy’s French Castle in 1988

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Yves Saint Laurent's Thoughts on Color

Garden scene with colorful flowers and a rustic building

Archive Dive: Vintage 1985 Gardening Advice

A cozy living room with decorative elements and furnishings.

Famous Designer Homes from the 90s

Room showcasing a dining area with decorative elements.

The Original Romance Novelist’s Furniture Designs

a magazine spread showcasing a woman in a garden and a collection of hats

Archive Dive: Katharine Hepburn's 1991 Homes

glass greenhouse beside a river

Archive Dive: The Most Luxurious Garden Buildings

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John Pawson's London Home June 2000

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Inside Jackie Kennedy's 1971 New York Apartment

vintage photo of a green and blue bedroom with twin four post beds

Archive Dive: What Bedrooms Looked Like in 1970s

illustration of various indoor plants in pots

Archive Dive: How to Stop Killing Your Houseplants

an article spread featuring a poolside pavilion and interior designs

From the Archive: The Poolside Pavilion, Perfected

magazine spread featuring a family portrait and an artistic room interior

Archive Dive: Inside the Missoni Family Italian Villa

interior design showcasing a warm inviting space with floral patterns

Archive Dive: See Farrah Fawcett’s 1981 Home Tour

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From the Archive: Bette Midler’s Laguna Beach Cottage

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From the Archive: Oscar de la Renta's Dominican Republic Villa

interior space showcasing a modern seating arrangement and a scenic view

Inside Marina Bulgari’s Rome Apartment Circa 1975

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Behold: Ina Garten's Hamptons Home From 1994

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Behold: C.Z. Guest's Gardening Philosophy in 1977

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This NYC Apartment Is a Masterclass in Comfort

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Here’s What Georgia O’Keeffe’s New Mexico Home Looked Like in 1963

bedroom, canopy bed with red and gold curtains

That Time Manuel Canovas Made Textiles Luminous

bedroom, canopy bed with gold curtains

Villa Verde, a Palace-Like Home in Portugal

living room, white couch with foot ottoman, white and yellow stripped curtains

A Country-Cool Farmhouse From 2001

dining room, blue and white wall covering, vases, dining table set up with blue and white fine china and cutlery

That Time Mark Hampton Tiled an Entire Dining Room

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