Blogger Lauren McBride and her family moved into their home in Madison, Connecticut, when she was seven months pregnant with their daughter. She wanted to make her 3-year-old son’s…
Why You Should Rethink (and Love) the Velvet Sofa (17 photos)
Does the phrase velvet couch give you terrible flashbacks? Well, a contemporary velvet sofa is nothing like the much-abused piece of furniture in your dorm house that you were squeamish about sitting on. A modern-day velvet sofa is usually a cool shade — not a Swinging ’60s orange — and has plenty…
Shop Houzz: Popular Decor With Free Shipping (166 photos)
Not ready for a full-blown remodel? You can still give your home a serious face-lift, no sledgehammers or electrical work required. Browse this collection of top-selling decor for an instant indoor revamp that toes the line between timeless and trendy.
Room of the Day: What’s Behind the Mirror? (5 photos)
Designers Reena Sotropa and Alanna Dunn met the owners of this condo as they were downsizing from a much larger house. Having given up quite a bit of square footage, the couple wanted every room in their new home to function well, and for some rooms t…
Houzz Call: Show Us Your 100-Square-Foot Kitchen (3 photos)
While size is relative, many professionals designate a “small” kitchen as being about 100 square feet (9.3 square meters). The dimensions that come with such a space, and those of standard appliances, create constraints that force homeowners and professionals to find smart solutions for layout, storage,…
Use Color to Help You Stay Organized (10 photos)
The principle behind organizing with color is simple: It’s quicker and easier to recognize a color than it is to read a label. When you assign meaning to a certain color, it’s easier to quickly find what you need when you need it. Read on for 10 ways to color-code your way to organized bliss.
Houzz Tour: Cozy English Cottage That’s Light and Welcoming (19 photos)
This impeccably decorated cottage is family-friendly, spacious and bright, but it didn’t start out that way. “The house was small, with just two bedrooms, and had limited light and space,” says interior designer Louise White of W Design Studio London,…
Trending Now: The Top 10 New Kitchens on Houzz (10 photos)
Whether you’re looking to add some character, break the traditional work triangle rules or create a display shelf for your favorite dishware, these trending new kitchens offer plenty of ideas. Here are the 10 most popular kitchen photos added to Houzz from January through March this year, as measured…
Houzz Tour: A Serene Cabin in the Colorado Foothills (11 photos)
Landscaper Allene Ross had an “aha” moment three years ago, when she happened upon a 3-acre tract of land for sale nestled within Coal Creek Canyon, about 35 miles northwest of Denver. She wanted a quiet place where she could unwind when she wasn’t traveling in Laos, where she owns property and spends…
Join the Navy: Deep, Dark Blue Is a Team Player (12 photos)
Navy — as an alternative to black — has been an emerging trend in interior design. There are a number of reasons behind its growing popularity. Like black, navy offers notes of elegance and sophistication. And it plays beautifully with other neutrals, possibly offering even more range than black.
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