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Large, luxurious walk-in closets may be the stuff dreams are made of, but they are not always the reality. If the closet space you have to work with is on the petite side, there’s still plenty you can do…

Though she didn’t expand the space one inch, interior designer Renee Gammon managed to double the storage capacity in the kitchen of this semidetached Toronto home. She also significantly increased the amount of valuable counter space. On a budget just shy of $45,000, she gave the kitchen a clean, contemporary…

Whether you’re hoping to raise plants up off the ground and out of the reach of your furry friends or you just want to add interest to a forgotten corner of your house, this triangular plant stand is sure to do the trick.

There’s a lot to love about a balcony, regardless of whether it’s your only outdoor space or not. From the way it projects out into the view to the fact that it’s conveniently located right off the house, a balcony of any size truly enhances the indoor-outdoor living experience.
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A cabin by a lake, a converted workshop, an elegantly restored Edwardian townhouse — you may be hard pressed to pick just one fantasy home in this roundup. Browse through these highlights of six beautiful Irish homes, and let us know what you think.

“Black and white is a classic color combination that is timeless and sophisticated,” says designer Lorraine Franklin, who used the two-tone scheme in one of the following kitchens. Indeed, black and white has a lot going for it. It’s crisp and clean while also providing drama and contrast. Plus, the…

Sometimes a plain white washbasin just doesn’t have enough pizzazz for the bathroom you have in mind. If your bath or powder room needs a star feature, take a look at these 17 photos for inspiration — the sinks veer far from the ordinary. Already have an unusual bathroom sink? Please post a clear, well-lit…

Green is having a moment — or should we say, a year. Not only was Greenery named Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2017, but Houzz’s research team has been seeing the color pop up on kitchen walls, backsplashes and even some kitchen cabinets. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, we couldn’t resist…

At the time this vacation home on Whidbey Island in Washington’s Puget Sound was built, parachute pants and leg warmers were all the rage. While clothing styles have evolved since the early 1980s (thankfully), the home hadn’t. A major two-year renovation brought this waterfront retreat…