Dutch plantsman and designer Piet Oudolf is admired for his beautiful landscapes filled with dreamy drifts of perennial plants, and it was a love of his work that inspired the owners of this home to hire landscape designer Joanne Bernstein. The couple…
Remodeling Activity Booms and Project Wait Times Grow (10 photos)
What a difference a year makes. Around this time last year, the country was gripped in the early days of the pandemic and home construction and remodeling businesses were reporting a precipitous decline in activity. Today, remodeling projects are movi…
New This Week: 4 Stylish Living Rooms With Plenty of Seating (4 photos)
In March, we profiled five living rooms where designers added ample seating options while maintaining a light and airy layout. In this follow-up article, we share four…
8 Tips for Harmony in the Kitchen (9 photos)
There are probably as many ways to handle cooking and kitchen chores as there are people — is it any wonder the kitchen tends to be a hub for minor (but irritating) household disagreements? Whether you and your partner or housemate have been bickering…
Before Giving Up on Buying a House, Do These 5 Things First
It’s common for people who are dreaming of owning their own home to feel like they couldn’t possibly make it a reality. Maybe you feel like you can’t qualify for a mortgage, or you’re concerned about having enough of a down payment. Perhaps the market seems too competitive and you won’t stand a chance at […]
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Before Giving Up on Buying a House, Do These 5 Things First
It’s common for people who are dreaming of owning their own home to feel like they couldn’t possibly make it a reality. Maybe you feel like you can’t qualify for a mortgage, or you’re concerned about having enough of a down payment. Perhaps the market seems too competitive and you won’t stand a chance at […]
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Kitchen of the Week: Backsplash Dazzles in Green Geometric Tile (20 photos)
About a year after moving into their 1957 ranch house in Edina, Minnesota, these homeowners were expecting their first child. The home’s cramped and closed-off kitchen wasn’t going to cut it for the growing family, so, working with interior designer E…
10 Bathroom Layout Mistakes and How to Avoid Them (14 photos)
Putting in a new bathroom isn’t cheap, so you’ll want to be sure that it delivers. Although that striking freestanding tub or statement tile may make your heart beat a little faster, it’s the layout that largely determines how well the space works. Ho…
Sellers and Buyers Are Both Feeling More Optimistic In Today’s Market
There’s no denying that the real estate market has had its ups and downs over the past year. But how are buyers and sellers feeling about the market today? In March, the Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) was 81.7, up 5.2 points from February—which means more consumers are feeling optimistic about the real […]
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Houzz Barometer Points to Strength in the Home Renovation Market (16 photos)
Following a strong start to 2021, the Houzz Barometer reveals continued confidence among remodeling professionals for home renovation activity in the second quarter of the year. In particular, architects and interior designers report the highest level…