While living in College Station, Pennsylvania, this couple loved to visit Southern California and planned to retire there. They knew they wanted one-floor living and appreciated the clean lines of midcentury ranch houses, so they purchased a fixer-u…
10 Places to Use Paint or Wallpaper to Create a Fun Design Moment (32 photos)
Interior design professionals are always looking for ways to make spaces more memorable. And few things stick in a person’s mind better than a vivid pop of color or a pretty pattern. For that reason, experimenting with paint and wallpaper is a go-to s…
The 10 Most Popular Home Exterior Photos of Spring 2021 (10 photos)
This Trending Now story features the most-saved exterior photos uploaded to Houzz since April 1, 2021.A home exterior takes deep consideration. Architectural style, regional influences, neighboring homes and of course personal preference can all play …
25 Ways to Pump Up Your Pool for Summer Fun (27 photos)
Summertime is swimming pool time. If you have a pool already, perhaps you’re looking to add some features that will turn it into even more of a backyard destination than it currently is. If you’re thinking of adding a new pool, you’ll want to explore …
Designer Tips for Range Hoods, Appliances and Lighting (11 photos)
As a kitchen designer, I have developed many secrets for creating a successful kitchen remodel. Read on for some of my tips for getting the details of your kitchen — the hood, appliances and lighting — just right. Which one would you try…
Going on Vacation? How to Ensure Your Garden Survives (13 photos)
The sun’s out, the weather’s warm, and it’s the perfect time of year to get out of town for a holiday. But that hot and dry summer climate can wreak havoc on gardens left unattended for a week or more. If you’d like to take that vacation and return ho…
Yard of the Week: Lake House Landscape Composed Like a Symphony (16 photos)
Landscape designer Jay Sifford was taken with his clients’ contemporary home on North Carolina’s Lake Norman at first sight. “The house is really cool. It kind of looks like a boat that washed ashore, or a spaceship that landed here,” he says. What h…
The (Lost) Art of Laziness (12 photos)
Do you find yourself lying awake at night thinking of everything you need to do the next day? Checking your emails before you’re even out of bed? Talking about how busy you are? Hard work and having a work ethic can be great things, but we all need a …
15 Quirky Real Estate Awards That Don’t Exist (but Should)
Awards get handed out a lot in the real estate industry. From small office accolades, to national titles worthy of putting into your email signature, there seems to be no end of kudos to be garnered. But there are things in this industry agents should be recognized for, yet no award exists… So, we asked […]
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New This Week: 4 Fashionable Laundry Rooms (4 photos)
A well-designed laundry room is one you don’t mind spending time in. But how do you create a welcoming style that won’t fade like a pair of blue jeans? Here, four laundry rooms show how the right cabinet color, tile and storage details can give a spac…