Amanda Sims Clifford
Executive Editor
Amanda Sims Clifford is the executive editor at House Beautiful. She oversees content creation for the brand on all platforms. She formerly held editorial positions at Architectural Digest, launching the brand's Millennial-focused blog Clever, and at Food52, where she served as the founding editor of the design department. She is based in New York.
Everyone Who Loves to Garden Should Own This (Even Martha Does!)
This fully-loaded utility vehicle turns landscaping into a joyride.
Samsung Just Updated Their Most Popular (and Editor-Approved) Vacuum
Yes, it's pretty—but the functionality is what's most impressive.
61 Small Bathroom Ideas and Design Tricks to Make Yours Seem Bigger Than It Actually Is
Optical illusions and storage hacks, coming right up.
Inside Annie Anderson's Dreamy Indoor/Outdoor Home in Kansas City
Sophisticated but playful decor paired with a massive back patio will win you over.
Everything You Need to Know About How to Clean a Couch, According to Experts
Your sofa will sparkle!
Mushroom Lamps are All Over TikTok—Shop the Look for Under $100
Fungi forever.
How a Design Couple Turned an Old Cottage in Rural Ohio Into the Most Gracious Family Guest House
Greg Dutton, of Midland Architecture, and his interior designer wife Liz Dutton gave the property new life.
House Beautiful's Most Popular Home Tours of 2022
See the spaces our readers fell in love with this year.
Live the Farm-to-Table Dream at Hoopes Vineyard, a Landmark Farmhouse in Napa Valley That You Can Rent
Designer Erin Fetherston recently refreshed the property to welcome guests
Isabella Patrick Interiors Transformed a Dark Galley Kitchen Into the Sunniest, Most Welcoming Space
A rotating gallery wall on the built-in banquette takes it to the next level.
A Pueblo Revival Home in Santa Fe Gets a Floral Makeover by French & French
The original plaster walls and adobe construction were meticulously preserved.
A Kitchen Renovation by Jaqui Seerman That Proves Old Wood Paneling Can Be Gorgeous
The look was inspired by Ralph Lauren "in the nineties."
This Meticulously Rebuilt Rhode Island Home by Jenny Wolf Has 360º Ocean Views
It was totally reconstructed to honor the original design.
Angie Lane Transformed Her Bedroom Using the Smartest DIY Tricks
A red stripe frames the space, while furnishings evoke the natural world.
How Gordon Dunning Transformed a Traditional Townhouse Into the Chicest Financial Office You've Ever Seen
There's even a stayover suite for visiting clients!
Isabel Ladd's Maximalist Home in Lexington, Kentucky, Has Tons of DIY Ideas
"It directly reflects all the things that bring me joy," says the designer.
How 3 Design Teams Came Together to Create a Truly Indoor-Outdoor Home in San Francisco
Regan Baker, Medium Plenty, and Terremoto transformed a 1920s Spanish Colonial into a contemporary family spread.
Jeffrey Alan Marks's Idyllic California Home Is Tucked Between the Mountains and the Beach
There's even a "sand room" for dropping beach gear and hiking boots.
Courtney McLeod Unified a Massive Open Floor Plan Using a 40-Foot Wall Mural
Amid all the gray towers of lower Manhattan, one family lives in a blooming oasis.
San Francisco Designer Clara Jung Thinks Fun Is the Next Big Trend in Interior Design
Her joyful interiors are equally sophisticated.
Francesca Grace Is Shaking Up the Real Estate Market With Her Bold Interiors
The designer stages and designs full time residences at her firm, Francesca Grace Home
How Wit & Delight Founder Kate Arends Transformed Her Dated Kitchen Without Changing the Floor Plan
She did it all for under $100,000.
Pocket Cabinet Doors Are the Perfect Open Shelving Solution for Messy People
Open them to show off dishware, close them to hide a mess.
How Rodney Lawrence Infused a Sprawling Manhattan Loft With Tons of Light
A wide-open loft is theatrically transformed into a playful escape filled with personal spaces.
Our New Special Issue, Incredible Kitchens, Is Here!
Major inspiration—and practical advice—ahead!
The 20 Best Round Rugs for Defining a Space
Pop one under a seating area and watch it come to life
This Tiny Coastal Village Is the Perfect Getaway from New York City
Bellport Village (and neighboring Brookhaven Hamlet) offer cultural and outdoorsy activities for the design-minded traveler
The Best Van Design Hacks on TikTok
Whether you're actually converting a camper van or just love watching TikToks
How to Hack a Built-in Cat Tree Using Floating IKEA Shelves
Bower Studios came up with this workaround for their cat, Cleo.
12 Reasons to Shop One King's Lane's 15–20% Off Sale
It ends tonight!
10 Things You Should Be Cleaning With Your Pressure Washer
Plus how to buy the perfect model for your purposes.
Phillip Thomas Revitalizes His Sister's Park Avenue Apartment With a Rainbow of Punchy Colors
"There's nothing less than a satin finish on any surface in the house," says the designer.