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Editors’ 50 Favorite Rooms

See our top spaces and find out the decorating details we love.

“Ah, the power of paint. Crisp white floors and screened walls bounce light all around. The striped awning and kelly-green ceiling add color without overpowering the view.” —Julia Rutland, senior food editor
Photographer Jean Allsopp

Crisp, Clean Porch

“Ah, the power of paint. Crisp white floors and screened walls bounce light all around. The striped awning and kelly-green ceiling add color without overpowering the view.” —Julia Rutland, senior food editor

NextRetro Kitchen

“What a dream kitchen—everything at your fingertips for creating a delicious dinner party. I like the horseshoe design—both the cook and guests get a great view.” —Julia Rutland, senior food editor

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“I love to cook so I stay in my kitchen practically all day. If this happy place were mine, I'd be tempted to sleep there, too. I love retro but need modern colors and technology. The sky blue stove and refrigerator put the "fun" in functional.” —Julia Rutland, senior food editor

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“Ah, the power of paint. Crisp white floors and screened walls bounce light all around. The striped awning and kelly-green ceiling add color without overpowering the view.” —Julia Rutland, senior food editor

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