![Why Stop with a Grill?](https://cdn.magzter.com/1357655334/1679566626/articles/c33EhzBCp1679577027744/WHY-STOP-WITH-A-GRILL.jpg)
Make It Safe If your outdoor kitchen is under a roof, pergola, or awning, make sure it has ample clearance (so you don't, ahem, set the house on fire). Typically you need at least five feet of open space above an open-flame range top. If your kitchen is up against a wall, pick a heat- and fire-resistant backsplash-and add a vent. Even though you're cooking outdoors, open air alone may not be enough to move out smoke and pollutants. A stand-alone, outdoor-rated stainless steel hood is straightforward to install, or you can hide a vent insert inside a more decorative custom hood.
What's Your Cooking Style?
GAS This go-to grill heats up quickly and hooks up to a gas line or propane tank. Temperature control is simple and some models have a rotisserie.
CHARCOAL If you grew up with this grill, you probably swear by it. There's a learning curve, but the old-school heat source imparts lots of depth and flavor to food.
SMOKER The best briskets and ribs are within reach at home. Most commonly using a mix of charcoal and wood, this cooking method is a combo of low heat and slow cooking.
This story is from the March - April 2023 edition of House Beautiful US.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the March - April 2023 edition of House Beautiful US.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
![Colors of the World](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2248/1692484/wGzzwU4wq1715239328130/COLORS-OF-THE-WORLD.jpg)
Colors of the World
An old-worldamansion rendered anew, a jungle enclave enriched sical decor, or a freestanding treehouse perched on the glittering Pacific coastline bold hotel design has the power to unleash the imagination and cement a sense of place. Beyond the scenic landscapes they occupy, these luxury properties are travel experiences in themselves, with scene-setting details spanning from clever color palettes and artisanal textures to historic architecture and bespoke furniture.
![Q: What paint color is as versatile as a little black dress?](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2248/1692484/G3KyPvXJs1715238907045/Q-WHAT-PAINT-COLOR-IS-AS-VERSATILE-AS-A-LITTLE-BLACK-DRESS.jpg)
Q: What paint color is as versatile as a little black dress?
“Like an infinitely wearable LBD, a great paint color can give home interiors eternal flexibility, so I asked experts and designers to share their go-to shade.”
![LIGHT HOUSE](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2248/1692484/U3hXeNt0e1715238315353/LIGHT-HOUSE.jpg)
LIGHT HOUSE
A century-old Missouri grande dame warms up and wows-with an unlikely muse.
![High Impact](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2248/1692484/dos4KlceX1715237916260/HIGH-IMPACT.jpg)
High Impact
For a family keen on modernizing their stately D.C. home, one designer zeroed in on unifying moments.
![CREATIVE LICENSE](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2248/1692484/ZQ9md73g-1715237508775/CREATIVE-LICENSE.jpg)
CREATIVE LICENSE
A Nashville ranch's palette feels personal and harmonious with the outdoors.
![Gazing Inward](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2248/1692484/79_3POUK-1715237116002/GAZING-INWARD.jpg)
Gazing Inward
A newly built West Palm Beach home's sense of place comes from within.
![Risky Business](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2248/1692484/AVmqlXYwY1715236574670/RISKY-BUSINESS.jpg)
Risky Business
A home in the heart of North Carolina pushes— almost beyond—the limits of layered vibrancy.
![Practically Perfect](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2248/1692484/ZL0O8qhkD1715235953931/PRACTICALLY-PERFECT.jpg)
Practically Perfect
Ingeniows design tricksiturn thig\Jacksonville, Florida, homefintoia kid-friendly neighborhood gem.
![A Storybook Ending](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2248/1373915/9TxwxYPke1689313667437/crp_Dining-room-Interior-design-Home-Furnishing-Self-building-Home-Renovation.jpg)
A Storybook Ending
A book reviewer revised a disjointed home into the perfect setting for her family
![EURO STAR](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2248/1373915/e0VVm1xWq1689314102591/EURO-STAR.jpg)
EURO STAR
Bright paint, glossy tiles, and custom cabinetry turn a once-cramped California kitchen into a sunlit oasis worthy of a Provengal farmhouse