In this episode of Houzz TV Live, interior designer Julia Mack gives a virtual tour of spaces in and around her brownstone home in Brooklyn, New York. In the backyard, a deck off the kitchen perches 10 feet above the ground…
7 Ways to Create a Neighborly Front Yard (7 photos)
Many of us find ourselves living in communities defined not by common acquaintances, knowledge and culture, but by geography or economics. Rather than knowing our neighbors from childhood, we may not know our neighbors at all. To create a sense of com…
Mediterranean Paradise Reborn From the Ruins (23 photos)
Surrounded by nature and scrubland as far as the eye could see, we traveled the narrow roads that lead to this magical place in the Cévennes region in the south of France. On our visit last year we were welcomed by the intrepid Jansen family: Arnaud, …
How a Kitchen Designer Can Keep Your Project on Schedule (6 photos)
It’s one of the most-used rooms in the house, so the kitchen needs to pack in a lot of style and functionality. Hiring a kitchen designer could well be worth the cost to get things right. Wondering whether it’s really worth the investment? Confused ab…
Designer Tips for Improving the Curb Appeal of Your Front Entry (one photo)
The front entrance to your home is an opportunity to add curb appeal and personality through strategic design choices. In this episode of Houzz TV Live, designer Barbara Milner of South Hill Interiors shares four…
Designer Tips for Improving the Curb Appeal of Your Front Entry (one photo)
The front entrance to your home is an opportunity to add curb appeal and personality through strategic design choices. In this episode of Houzz TV Live, designer Barbara Milner of South Hill Interiors shares four…
10 Organizing Essentials for a Hardworking Mudroom (10 photos)
When you don’t have a mudroom, it can seem as though this magical space is the answer to all entryway clutter problems. Unfortunately, even when you have a space dedicated to housing all of your family’s boots and backpacks, all that stuff doesn’t jus…
Pro Tips for Lighting 10 Rooms and Outdoor Areas (10 photos)
No one lighting scheme will work for every room or area of your home. The lighting requirements for your kitchen, where you cook and prep food, is different than those for a bedroom, where you relax and sleep. Professional lighting designer David…
Modern Kid-Friendly Backyard With a Small Playground (9 photos)
With three kids ages 5 and under, a Brooklyn couple wanted to make the most of the 600-square-foot outdoor space at their new townhouse. They turned to Houzz and found landscape architect Sasha Newman of Little Miracles Designs for some design help. “…
Modern Kid-Friendly Backyard With a Small Playground (9 photos)
With three kids ages 5 and under, a Brooklyn couple wanted to make the most of the 600-square-foot outdoor space at their new townhouse. They turned to Houzz and found landscape architect Sasha Newman of Little Miracles Designs for some design help. “…