A house by the sea in New Zealand is a definite magnet for summertime visitors. But when Helen Novak and Peter Williams told architectural designer Peter Davis what they wanted for their new beach house, they were thinking beyond vacations. The couple…
Pet’s Place: Bruno, a Photographer’s Companion (5 photos)
When your owner is a photographer, it’s no surprise that you are the subject of many images. And Bruno doesn’t mind.
Room of the Day: A Moroccan, Traditional and Industrial Mix (7 photos)
Transitional is a word we throw around a lot, but it’s hard to define. Somewhere between traditional and contemporary, it can incorporate a lot of different design styles. The key is in the balance. “I like to use a unique mix of different styles, as long as it makes sense for the house and for…
Inside Houzz: Introducing ‘Hide From My Room™’ (one photo)
At Houzz, we’re always looking for ways to make the home remodeling and design process more fun and productive. Disposing of unwanted items around the house can be a hurdle to achieving beautiful, stress-free interiors, according to the Houzz community of homeowners and pros.…
3 Color Palettes to Help Set Your Garden’s Mood (15 photos)
Nothing has more immediate impact on the mood of a garden than color. When it comes to putting together a garden color palette, you can first decide how you want a space to make you feel and then choose the color scheme accordingly. If you want a chee…
New This Week: 3 Living Rooms That Put Talk Above TV (4 photos)
Plenty of people skip having a TV in a living space in order to spend more time conversing with family and friends, rather than staring at a flickering screen. But the lack of a TV doesn’t necessarily mean conversation is going to come easily. A thoughtful furniture arrangement, adequate lighting and…
Visions of Magnolia Blossoms From Coast to Coast (36 photos)
Deciduous magnolia trees signal the onset of spring in a spectacular way, whether it’s with the white fringed blossoms of star magnolia (Magnolia stellata) or the waxy, structural blooms of saucer…
Shop Houzz: A Summer Cabin Porch (124 photos)
As the winter weather makes its exit, sunny spring days give us reason to spend more time outside. Sprucing up your courtyard will help you make the most of longer days and warmer rays. This collection features easy additions that will update your out…
