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Inside the July/August Issue of HGTV Magazine

by Alyssa Sparacino June 13, 2013 No Comments

The severe weather we’ve been having might confuse you, but we promise, summer really is right around the corner (June 21 to be exact). Inside the July/August issue of HGTV Magazine the season is in full bloom with tons of ideas on how to make over your outdoor space, bring the feel of the coast inside, and make everyone’s favorite warm-weather treat — ice cream — even more fun.

July August issue

If you’re one of our savvy subscribers, today is your lucky day — the latest issue may be at your door now. It hits newsstands for everyone else on June 18. Here’s a little taste of what you can expect to find inside our pages this month.

Whether you have a large back deck like this couple from Wilmington, NC, or just a simple side porch, there are loads of fun, bright, cozy ways you can make any outdoor space feel like an extension of your home. So don’t neglect your porch, patio, or deck: Steal the cool new and reused ideas featured here.

bright back deck

One family home near Marblehead Harbor, MA shows how you can bring the serenity of the coast indoors with cool ways to beach-up decor. But the truth is, these ideas work even if you’re landlocked. Who needs a vacation when you’ve got the calm of the shore all around you? Okay…we’d still need a vacation.

beach-decor

Always on the hunt for new decorating, remodeling, DIY-ing ideas? So are about 100,000 people who visit the home-improvement blog Young House Love each day. The couple behind the screen started their humble makeover journey and has since chronicled nearly every step on the web. Check out their handiwork before they do it all again in a new, bigger home.
young-house-office

Web exclusives and more from HGTV Magazine

Tell us, what are you loving about this latest issue? What is your favorite section of the magazine? What do you want to see more of? We’re listening.

Cast Your Vote! Which House Would You Most Want to Live In?

by Alyssa Sparacino May 20, 2013 22 Comments

UPDATE: The poll is now CLOSED. Thank you for your participation.

Imagine you could move into any kind of home: Which of these 11 styles would you choose? A tidy Colonial or a picturesque Victorian? Grand Tudor or cozy Cape Cod? Vote now to pick your favorite. Choose one style only. The numbers correspond with the homes in the image below. We’ll reveal the rankings in the September issue of HGTV Magazine, plus show you more homes currently for sale in the top three styles.

Your Weekend DIY Project: Hanging Mason Jars for Storage

by Alyssa Sparacino May 17, 2013 4 Comments

In the June issue of HGTV Magazine Shannon Quimby showed us her creative kitchen filled with found objects, recycled materials and DIY projects that make it such a unique space.

One of our favorites was this totally doable mason-jar storage idea. “This project originated in my Grandpa Buzz’s workshop, and it always brings a smile to my face when I see his idea now in my own kitchen,” Quimby says.
mason jar diy

The best part about these hanging mason jars is they can work throughout the house as both functional storage and interesting display. Some of Quimby’s suggestions:

Office organizer: Install the jars under bookshelves to store paper clips, erasers, or pens.
In the bathroom: Fill jars with cotton balls, Q-tips and scented soaps, and attach them under a shelf.
Beauty routine: Stop the aimless digging for eyeliner and lip gloss and arrange your makeup in easy to see jars under a vanity or free-standing cabinet.
Show off your collections: Give your keepsakes the attention they deserve and use the mason jars as an inventive display in any room.

Get the look for your own home by following the simple step-by-step guide here.

HGTV Magazine June Issue Sneak Peek

by Alyssa Sparacino May 9, 2013 1 Comment

For an early-access pass to the June issue of HGTV Magazine head over to our I Heart HGTV blog where I dish on three homes that really wow!

brooks beachhouse deck
This breathtaking view is courtesy of the Brooks family beach house that is so gorgeous now, you’ll hardly recognize the home before their massive remodel. Head over to see how they did it.

Budget Window Treatments: Fancy Fabrics for Less

by Alyssa Sparacino April 24, 2013 2 Comments

Looking for a way to spruce up a room for the spring season without the hassle of a complete makeover? Give any space a quick face lift with new curtains.

Window treatments can either fade into the background, or stand out in a crowded room. Just as the right accessories (like rods and finials) can make a statement, the fabric makes an even bigger one. Get whatever luxurious look you’re dreaming up, for a cost that won’t give you nightmares.

Fabrics That Only Look Rich
Shop these websites. You’ll need about 7 yards for two 84″ panels.
fabric swatches

graylinelinen.com
A huge range of affordable, high-quality linens in hundreds of colors.
Judy linen in winterfresh blue, $9.50 per yard
spoonflower.com
If you’re looking for a print, this is the place. You can even upload your own design and have it printed on fabric.
Crosscriss by Holli Zollinger, from $16 per yard
joann.com
Traditional, modern, and everything in between. And with weekly coupons, prices that can’t be beat.
Baretta Seaside by Home Essentials, $10 per yard
fashionfabricsclub.com
This warehouse buys surplus fabric, then passes the wholesale price on to you.
Mirage medallion citrus, $23 per yard
calicocorners.com
Designer fabrics, including exclusive lines, at a discount. To save even more, watch the clearance sections and sign up for email coupons.
Soho Outdoor in sorbet, $14 per yard

Punch Up Plain Panels
Try this easy way to fake the look of pricey window treatments: Buy inexpensive panels and add your own trim.

The DIY decorators at HGTV Magazine used an $11 faux linen curtain from Kmart and updated it with trim. You can find ribbon and other trim for as little as $1 a yard at cheaptrims.com or trimexpoonline.com. Sew, hot glue, or iron it on with hem tape, like Stitch Witchery.

Clockwise from top left: Large pom-pom trim in orange, $3 per yard, purlsoho.com; Wright’s extra wide double fold bias tape in Mediterranean, $2 for 3-yard pack, joann.com; 23mm box pleated chromspun ribbon edging in cardinal, $10 per yard, M&J Trimming, 888-849-8201; Godiva geometric trim in denim/beige, $8 per yard, M&J Trimming 888-849-8201

Excerpt originally appeared in the May 2013 issue of HGTV Magazine.

Budget Window Treatments: Rods and Finials

by Alyssa Sparacino April 16, 2013 1 Comment

Curtains can make a room. They can add color, pattern, or texture instantly, and create an airy inviting space. They can also cost a pretty penny, but don’t have to. HGTV Magazine put together a go-to guide for fancy curtains on a budget. Check out these DIY and store-bought window treatments, and read on for all the rods and ends you’ll need to finish your new look.

5 Frugal Buys
Good-looking curtain rods and finials can be as costly as the curtains themselves. Here are some budget-minded sets.

1. Umbra 28″–48″ staff drapery rod in black, $20, casa.com 2. Lincoln 28″–48″ rod in champagne silver, $27, kwikhang.com 3. Versailles Home Fashions 48″ torch rod in antique gold, $40, casa.com 4. Style Selections 28″–48″ acrylic ball rod in bronze, $20, lowes.com 5. Studio Tribeca 28″–48″ rod in Tuscan bronze, $25, jcp.com

1 Cheap Rod, 3 Ways
Spray paint the same 99-cent IKEA Räcka 28″ curtain rod three different colors, then add fun finials for a sneaky way to save!

Blue: Satin Periwinkle paint by Krylon, Skulptur finial, $5 for a set of 2, ikea.com Gold: Brown paint by Rust-Oleum Universal Hammered, Rope Ball finial, $20 for a set of 2, landofnod.com Floral: Aged Brass paint by Rust-Oleum American Accents Designer Metallic, Hand-painted amaryllis finial, $38 for a set of 2, anthropologie.com

Excerpt originally appeared in the May 2013 issue of HGTV Magazine.

HGTV Magazine‘s Biggest Issue!

by Alyssa Sparacino April 4, 2013 4 Comments

Readers rejoice — the May issue of HGTV Magazine is bigger than ever before! That means more how-tos, more budget decorating, more house tours, more landscaping ideas, more expert tips, and more design inspiration — whew, that’s a lot more stuff.

180 pages behind this cheery cover

The issue hits newsstands on April 9, but subscribers’ mailboxes are being stuffed today. Feeling a little left out? Sign up here to become a subscriber and be amongst the crowd who doesn’t have to wait (or even leave their home) to get the latest design, decorating, and DIY advice. For now, here’s a sneak peek inside the largest issue yet.

HGTV Magazine March Madness: New Issue on Sale Now

by Grant Dudley February 18, 2013 7 Comments

The latest issue of HGTV Magazine has hit newsstands, and it’s chock-full of color!

Alyssa Sparacino of I Heart HGTV has the details.

March 2013 Issue

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New HGTV Magazine Jan./Feb. 2013 Issue Is on Stands Now!

by Sarah Herron January 7, 2013 2 Comments

The new Jan./Feb. 2013 issue of HGTV Magazine is on stands now!

The new issue is packed with ideas for adding style to your home on a budget. Get easy makeover ideas using stuff you already own and 9 low-cost kitchen updates. The issue also features 82 ways to add pops of color in every room. Plus, you don’t want to miss HGTV’s Meg Caswell’s transformation of America’s most embarrassing living room.

Do you have your subscription to HGTV Magazine? Tell us what you think!

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New HGTV Magazine on Stands Now!

by Sarah Herron November 13, 2012 7 Comments

The December issue of HGTV Magazine is on stands now.

It’s packed with fresh, new holiday ideas, gorgeous home makeovers and fast fixes. Get a sneak peek now!

A designer shares her quick tricks for holiday decorating in the living room, kitchen and dining room; plus download these printable JOY tags.

Are you planning a remodel? See how a top caterer created an organized, pro-style kitchen on a budget. And check out the dramatic small space transformation of two outdated rooms becoming one great room — a bright kitchen and living room combo.

Design Star judge Vern Yip shares his tips for choosing and hanging the right chandelier and HGTV Magazine sheds light on 9 different looks. Update your bedroom year-round with 15 simple bedding elements — sheet sets, blankets and throw pillows — to create 22 different layered looks.

Have you picked up a copy? Tell us what you think!