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Emily Henderson Home Tour White Entryway
Photography by BRITTANY AMBRIDGE

Henderson commissioned this string sculpture from Berlin-based artist Nike Schroeder. “I chose every color myself and told her to just have fun,” says Henderson. “It turned out so beautifully and is such a showstopper.”

Emily Henderson Home Tour White and Wood Gallery Wall
Photography by BRITTANY AMBRIDGE

After 12 years of renting in New York and Los Angeles, designer Emily Henderson and her husband started combing the real estate listings. They were expecting their first child and needed a space large enough to suit their growing family.

Emily Henderson Home Tour Blue and White and Wood Living room
Photography by BRITTANY AMBRIDGE

Flea market treasures and Target accessories—in the designer’s signature palette of blue, white, and gray—are woven throughout Henderson’s rooms. “It’s the combo of old and new, high and low that makes a home inviting and interesting to be in,” she says.

WALL COLOR Super White (PM-1) by Benjamin Moore $6.99 RUG Contemporary Byron in bluestone by Loloi $2,939–$9,029 TRAY (on coffee table) Threshold green agate $19.99 target.com COASTERS (on coffee table) Threshold teal $9.99 target.com MUG (on coffee table) Threshold metallic $4.99 target.com PILLOW (on bench seat, second from left) Threshold cream and gold $24.99 target.com STOOL faux fur by Nate Berkus $54.99 target.com THROW (on back of sofa) Threshold cream $24.99 target.com

bluestone by Loloi $2,939–$9,029 TRAY (on coffee table) Threshold green agate $19.99 target.com COASTERS (on coffee table) Threshold teal $9.99 target.com MUG (on coffee table) Threshold metallic $4.99 target.com PILLOW (on bench seat, second from left) Threshold cream and gold $24.99 target.com STOOL faux fur by Nate Berkus $54.99 target.com THROW (on back of sofa) Threshold cream $24.99 target.com
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After 12 years of renting in New York and Los Angeles, designer Emily Henderson and her husband started combing the real estate listings. They were expecting their first child and needed a space large enough to suit their growing family. “I wasn’t looking for anything move-in ready,” Henderson explains, “because, let’s face it: I’ve been eager to have my own space where I can do everything my way for years.” Soon, the couple stumbled upon “a quirky midcentury home with good bones”—the quintessential fixer-upper—with an airy floor plan and breathtaking views of the city. Given these advantages, the designer was willing to look beyond the 1980s finishes, “crackly and gross” textured walls, and tattered carpeting to see the structure’s bright potential.
 
Emily Henderson Home Tour Blue and White Gallery Wall
Photography by BRITTANY AMBRIDGE

“I wasn’t looking for anything move-in ready,” Henderson explains, “because, let’s face it: I’ve been eager to have my own space where I can do everything my way for years.”

Emily Henderson Home Tour White and Wood Study
Photography by BRITTANY AMBRIDGE

Splurge on vintage pieces. “Mix them with Target items to keep costs down,” says Henderson. “The Target fall collections touch on all the key trends I’m coveting, and they make fantastic layering items.”

Emily Henderson Home Tour White and Wood Dining room
Photography by BRITTANY AMBRIDGE

Henderson discovered these vintage dining chairs at MidcenturyLA, a favorite local emporium.

Emily Henderson Home Tour White and Wood Kitchen
Photography by BRITTANY AMBRIDGE

The designer spends quality time in the kitchen with her nine-month-old son, Charlie.

Emily Henderson Home Tour Blue and White Nursery
Photography by BRITTANY AMBRIDGE

The nursery’s walls are covered in whimsical hand-printed wallpaper by French studio Minakani Lab.

Emily Henderson Home Tour Taupe Bedroom
Photography by BRITTANY AMBRIDGE

“I’m all about keeping my bedroom clutter-free,” says Henderson.

Emily Henderson Home Tour Green Patio
Photography by BRITTANY AMBRIDGE

“I love color,” says Henderson.