Kelly Allen

New York

Associate Editor at House Beautiful

Editor @housebeautiful, words for @delishdotcom + @cosmopolitan

Articles

Every Summer TV Show You Need To Binge This Summer, According to Design Lovers

1 week ago | housebeautiful.com | Kelly Allen

Every item on this page was hand-picked by a House Beautiful editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. After a long day in the sun, there’s nothing like winding down at home by tuning into a good TV show. This summer, some of the best shows for design inspiration return, from The Gilded Age to The Summer I Turned Pretty. There are also a handful of new productions that promise more idyllic settings to up the ante, putting viewers in the summer vacation spirit.
I Threw an “Interior Decorating Party”—Here’s How It Transformed My Space

1 week ago | housebeautiful.com | Kelly Allen

Among the types of favors we turn to friends for, home-related asks are arguably the least appealing—like, say, requesting a friend to help you move. The missions aren’t quick, and they typically require physical effort. Recently, I found myself posing one such plea. After acquiring a custom area rug, I was worried that I couldn’t place it under my bed and dresser alone.
'Rock the Block' Winner Alison Victoria Has the Most INTRIGUING Background

1 week ago | housebeautiful.com | Kelly Allen

Alison Victoria, along with her teammate Michel Smith Boyd, were named the winners of Rock the Block season six. While fans may have had strong reactions to the news, Alison's victory was a long time coming—it was her first win after competing on the show's past three seasons. Her response to the news was emotional: “Third time’s the charm, I guess,” she said, wiping away tears.
Inside the ULTRA GLAM Homes Jennifer Lopez Retreats to for "Total Seclusion"

1 week ago | housebeautiful.com | Kelly Allen

If you think Jennifer Lopez did an impressive job hosting the 2025 American Music Awards (pulling off eight incredible costume changes!), then you should see the superstar's real estate portfolio. Lopez has lived in some seriously lavish homes over the course of her illustrious career, spanning both coasts. Shortly after the breakout success of her hit song “If You Had My Love” in 1999, Lopez made her first big property investment in Los Angeles.
'Rock the Block' Fans CAN'T BELIEVE This Team Won: “This Show Was Rigged”

1 week ago | housebeautiful.com | Kelly Allen

The result is in! Alison Victoria and Michel Smith Boyd are the winners of Rock the Block season six. The veteran team’s win makes Boyd the first-ever two-time champion of the HGTV series, and it’s Victoria’s first win after competing in three seasons. Naturally, fans are having extremely passionate reactions to this outcome.
Every Detail in This New York City Home Is Sophisticated and Kid-Friendly

1 week ago | housebeautiful.com | Kelly Allen

When Tom and Lia Higgins (Barbara Corcoran's son and daughter-in-law) acquired their prewar apartment on New York City’s Upper East Side, they wanted to maximize every inch of the 1,900-square-foot interior. So the high school sweethearts, who have young kids and love to entertain, called upon Hee Designs to fully gut renovate the unit, requesting a balance between “child-friendliness and a sense of sophistication,” says the firm’s founder, Kellyann Hee.
Designers Reveal Their Absolute Favorite Beachside Hotels in the U.S.

2 weeks ago | housebeautiful.com | Kelly Allen

Every item on this page was hand-picked by a House Beautiful editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Part of any good beach vacation is picking the right hotel with practically instant access to the water, so no time feeling the ocean breeze or soft sand on your skin is wasted. With close proximity also ideally comes a phenomenal view from the room that you wouldn’t mind waking up to every day.
'Rock the Block' Fans Are Having a STRONG Reaction to the Latest Winner

2 weeks ago | housebeautiful.com | Kelly Allen

On Rock the Block this week, the teams focused on the backyards and decks of their Utah competition homes. With an extra $50,000 added to their budgets, everyone went all out. To judges and Unsellable Houses stars Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis, there was one clear winner: Jonathan and Jordan Knight. With such variety in the teams' designs, fans are having strong reactions to the outcome.
The Beyond COZY Vibe of this Tailored Texas Home Is Fueled by "Muddy Colors"

2 weeks ago | housebeautiful.com | Kelly Allen

"We use a lot of what I call ‘muddy colors,’ ” Alison Giese says of her namesake design firm’s signature palette.
The Beyond COZY Vibe of this Tailored Texas Home Is Fueled by "Muddy Colors"

2 weeks ago | sg.style.yahoo.com | Kelly Allen

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.""We use a lot of what I call ‘muddy colors,’ ” Alison Giese says of her namesake design firm’s signature palette.