[6] Its new emphasis on mixing fashion and interior decoration in its pages led the revamped magazine to be derided as House & Garment and Vanity Chair by its critics.

The editors in chief of House & Garden in the United States were:A UK edition was originally planned to be launched in the late 1930s, but was cancelled due to World War II.

[16] Harling was succeeded by Sue Crewe, who edited the magazine until September 2014 when she moved to the Conde Nast website House,[17] and was replaced by Hatta Byng.

[18] The success of the magazine owes much to Robert Harling, who was appointed Editor in 1957 by Pat (Iva Patcevitch), the Head of Condé Nast, following his recommendation by close friend Ian Fleming, the author and creator of James Bond.

[19] Harling appointed a staff of 18, which included Leonie Highton, and later John Bridges, and three advisers: Elizabeth David (on food), Loelia, Duchess of Westminster (to discover unknown houses), and Olive Sullivan (on interior design).