We’re delighted to share that our 15 minutes of local fame has been extended a bit by the latest issue of R. Home magazine, the beloved home & garden companion to our hometown’s popular Richmond Magazine. The July/August issue features a profile on Young House Love, and we’ve been excited about it ever since R. Home contacted us in April to schedule an interview and a professional photoshoot.
The feature traces the short story of how Young House Love began and highlights several of our favorite projects. The article includes polished photos from the shoot that showcase some satisfying before-and-after moments: the sunroom that became a bright, livable space; the den that was transformed into a comfortable, functional room; the master bedroom that now feels like a restful retreat; and, of course, the kitchen, which always gets a lot of attention. Seeing those spaces captured professionally was both flattering and a little surreal — it’s one thing to live with a room every day and another to see it represented in glossy magazine pages.
We were contacted in April for the piece, so we had a couple of months to prepare mentally and physically for the photo session. We tried not to overthink things, but it’s hard not to worry about how you’ll look in professionally lit shots. Sherry confessed she spent weeks fretting that a particular pose on the second page might make her appear one-legged, which had us all laughing and helped keep the whole process grounded and playful.
The magazine spread gives readers a concise look at our journey with Young House Love — from how we started sharing projects and ideas to the kinds of transformations that have resonated with readers. The piece emphasizes practical, approachable home improvement and design, which is at the heart of what we do: making spaces more livable and personal without suggesting you need an endless budget or professional training. R. Home’s editorial approach fit well with that message, giving our projects a warm, accessible presentation that reflects the spirit of home & garden storytelling.
If you’d like to read the full article as it appears in the magazine, the full piece is available as a PDF on our press page. For those local to the Richmond area, physical copies of R. Home can be picked up at stores such as Kroger, Barnes & Noble, or Ukrops. Holding the magazine in hand and flipping through the photos is a different experience than scrolling online — the glossy paper, the layout and the photography all make a pleasant impression.
To readers who are new to Young House Love because of the R. Home feature: welcome. We love meeting new people who enjoy home projects and practical design. Feel free to explore our site, browse through our before-and-after galleries, and try some of the projects we’ve shared. If you’re local and happen to recognize us around town, don’t hesitate to say hello — we’re always happy to chat about homes, design, and the small changes that make a big difference.
Finally, we want to thank the editors and photographers at R. Home for the thoughtful coverage and for producing such a polished feature. It’s a real thrill to be included among their home & garden stories, and we appreciate the chance to share our work with a wider local audience. Here’s to more projects, more learning, and more chances to celebrate how homes evolve over time.