There's something inspiring about entering someone's home and taking a look at how they decorate their home – that's why we love offering home tours. From charming cottages to vibrant homes, we've brought you to the doorstep (and beyond!) of hundreds of homes over the years.
And as much as we love sharing new finds, we also love looking back at our readers' favorite spaces—that's why we've rounded up the ten best homes that have you clicking, double-tapping, and taking notes all year long. Join us as we review the home tours that were in the spotlight in 2024 and get inspired for your first home projects in the new year.
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1. Frank Lloyd Wright public tours
In our most-clicked home tour of 2024, we shared a list of the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright homes you can experience in person – along with stunning images of each one. From iconic estates to simple homes, the strong angles and ornamental details show exactly why Frank Lloyd Wright is one of the world's most recognized architects.
2. Jennifer Garner's Farmhouse
With a custom home inspired by her childhood, Jennifer Garner proves she has good taste in design — in addition to being a mom and hosting herself Imagine a cooking showand offers fitness inspiration to her 17 million Instagram followers. Their farmhouse-inspired home in Los Angeles caught the attention of many of our readers, securing it as our second favorite home tour of the year. The woody accents and cozy atmosphere are sure to captivate you.
Karyn Millet
3. Green Cottage Oasis
Our third most popular house tour of the year was dedicated to the color green. Neutral tones will always be a timeless color scheme, but Shea Watson and her husband went a step beyond the usual and imagined a century-old cottage as their dream home. The green accents perfectly complement the olive trees outside, creating a beautiful, tranquil oasis with the comforts of indoors.
Thomas J. Story
4. Surf-inspired coastal oasis
The interior of Shaina Kerrigan and Mark Jones' home is airy, beachy and casual. With Mark's interest in surfing and Shaina's ownership of a plant-based candy company, a home with a sea aesthetic fits her nature-oriented lifestyle perfectly. With a large open patio, natural wood accents, and surfboard decor, her home has been viewed time and time again by our readers.
5. Small house with big style
Great style doesn't necessarily require a big house. Brooke Christen held nothing back when decorating her family's Connecticut home, even though it's only a modest 1,100 square feet. On this popular home tour, Christen walks us through her design choices, which include some large-scale pieces like her great-grandmother's piano.
David Tsay
6. Next level DIY house
This popular home tour was the result of the ultimate DIY project. Renee Cusano and her husband updated their 1931 Tudor-style home to achieve maximum style on a limited budget. Using IKEA cabinets, homemade furniture, and a trusty hot glue gun, they transformed their home into a place with elegant style and detailed decor.
Nathan Schroeder
7. Cozy Blue Cottage
Blue is the new neutral in this renovated sky blue cottage. From the crown molding and mantel to the kitchen cabinets, Mary Kate Carl decorated her home in beautiful shades of blue. The same color, but at 50 percent saturation, also covers the outside of the house. This true blue home proves that blue can be a cheerful neutral instead of traditional white.
8. Mid-century style meets universal design
When Amy Webb and her husband Bracken realized they needed a better-functioning home for their second daughter, they purchased a run-down house and hired an architect with experience in universal design. This would ensure that everyone – regardless of age, size or ability – can function in their home. Clean white walls and neutral furnishings accentuate forest views and create a midcentury vibe, while renovations like an elevator, ramps, and an accessible bathroom provide greater accessibility.
9. Julianne Hough's Home
For Julianne Hough, her home is a place where she can feel like herself, and we take readers inside her home to get a glimpse into her design styles. Due to her mobile lifestyle as a dancer and singer-turned-actress, Hough prioritized comfortable, versatile furniture and nature-inspired hues to counteract her busy public life.
Annie Poor
10. A house full of colors
A buttery yellow living room, a teal library, and apple red accents are all features of the home featured in the 10th most viewed home tour of the year. When Kate Donovan and Leslie Joblin first toured the space they now call home, they were immediately drawn to the rainbow colors that flowed through every corner of the house. Since then they have added extra color and vibrancy to every nook and cranny to make it a truly unique space.