There’s nothing like spending time in the kitchen to quell my nerves. As much as I love the design and the mix of materials, I derive the most comfort from preparing a delicious meal for my husband and kids. The happiness they find in various Italian dishes and chocolate cakes is my reward. –Veronica Theodoro, editor-in-chief
My living room. Natural light slants through the windows and onto my bookcases and potted plants. I’ll drink a yerba mate and try to catch up on my reading, or I’ll watch Netflix on the computer. If it’s warm out, I’ll open a window to get a cross-breeze going. –Nicholas Phillips, senior editor
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The walls in my son’s room are a comforting green with a clean white-painted trim. The wood furniture, a mix of new and old pieces, creates a soothing atmosphere. Add natural light and a comfy rocking chair, and it’s a great place to spend time with him. –Kevin A. Roberts, staff photographer
I inherited a pair of armchairs from my grandmother and placed one in a corner of my living room and the other in my baby’s nursery. Sitting in them, remembering her, and cuddling my little one—her namesake—brings me a lot of comfort. –Amanda Woytus, deputy editor
My bedroom. From an early age, my mother taught me that if the space I returned to each night was clean and organized, I would feel better about anything else going on in my life. A great parenting hack or not, it’s proved true. –Samantha Stevenson, associate editor
The dressing room off of my bedroom is one of my favorite cozy spots… Surrounded by lots of windows and with a set of French doors, I can enjoy the view of my backyard and the wildlife there from a window seat, something I’ve wanted since I was a child. –Emily Cramsey, art director
