The 50+ Most-Read VERANDA Articles in 2020

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We'll always look back on 2020 as a year that affected our lives in ways we never imagined. Between the pandemic and the loss of loved ones, long and sometimes somber lockdowns, a reckoning of our racial inequalities, a growing climate crisis, and a grueling presidential election, we've all faced countless challenges throughout these past 12 months. However, with each obstacle came a new lesson to learn and a greater sense of appreciation to discover.

We've found that you don't need a big crowd—or a crowd at all—to host an unforgettable Thanksgiving or Christmas. And that just the sight of greenery, whether it be a lush home garden or a few houseplants decorating your windowsill, can immediately relieve stress. And, of course, we've all learned that any room can double as a chic home office, and yes, sometimes the bathtub is the perfect space to take a few work calls.

Before we bid this confusing and chaotic year goodbye, we wanted to reflect on the colorful stories that helped not only us but all of our lovely readers through all the ups and downs, shining some light, offering escape, and encouraging us all to celebrate every moment as it comes.

VERANDA's 10 Most Beloved Rooms of 2020, According to Instagram

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Photo credit: Emily J Followill

From dramatic entryways to charming country kitchens, these are the dreamy rooms you loved most in 2020.

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42 Room Colors That Offer Unexpected Vibrance to Any Space

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Photo credit: Annie Schlecter

Go beyond the standard neutrals.

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VERANDA’s New Columnist Joy Moyler Redefines Luxury in Today’s World

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Photo credit: DAVID A. LAND

Plus, her top advice for young designers and why she’s more optimistic now than ever.

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The Most Engaging Books of 2020, According to Our Sip & Read Book Club Authors

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Photo credit: VERANDA

You'll want to read these tales over and over again.

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Author Jon Meacham Reflects on the Soul-Soothing Art of Southern Hospitality

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Photo credit: Laurey Glenn

For the presidential historian and his wife, Keith, gathering around the table is more than a means of sustenance—it’s an expression of “grace, generosity, even love.”

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Five Magnificent Jewels That Changed the Course of History

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Photo credit: Courtesy of Graff

These stunning stones have brought down monarchs, carried curses, and sent shock waves through the jewelry market.

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