A Southern California family’s outdoor renovation coincided with other life changes. They were also updating their home’s interiors, their family was growing up and their needs at home were changing. It was time to have an outdoor space that fit their…
How to Plan for a Bathroom Remodel (9 photos)
The trick to making the renovation of your bathroom a success is solid planning, both in establishing what you want from the space and knowing what to ask your designer. Here, three professionals answer key questions.
When Simplifying, Which Papers to Keep and Which to Toss? (10 photos)
Downsizing to a smaller home often makes it necessary to rethink your paper stash — especially when you are shifting from a large home office to a workspace the size of a cubbyhole. Sorting paper can be time consuming, so it can help to have some guid…
New This Week: 5 Beautiful Bedrooms With Style (5 photos)
Most people want a calm and serene bedroom that doesn’t skimp on style. Too much color and decor can create a busy look that’s jarring. Too little and you’ve got a space that’s not inviting enough. Here, designers share how they used soothing texture,…
12 Head-Scratching Home Staging Fails
When homeowners decide to put their property on the market, most do a little work to spruce up the place. Some might paint and declutter, while others go all out and hire a home stager. On the flip side, certain bold homeowners take a DIY approach that often leaves real estate agents and potential buyers […]
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12 Head-Scratching Home Staging Fails
When homeowners decide to put their property on the market, most do a little work to spruce up the place. Some might paint and declutter, while others go all out and hire a home stager. On the flip side, certain bold homeowners take a DIY approach that often leaves real estate agents and potential buyers […]
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15 Kitchen Designs That’ll Make You Lose Your Appetite
It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. But depending on the design, that heart may have some serious problems. From clogged arteries to bad flow, kitchens with near-fatal flaws are all over social media. Wondering what could make a kitchen so unappealing you’d lose your appetite? Take a look and […]
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Kitchen of the Week: Fresh Cabin Charm for a Minnesota Lake House (11 photos)
This couple from the Twin Cities area in Minnesota started to think about their next phase of life about six years ago — what retirement would look like and whether their kids would still live nearby. So they purchased some property on the Gull chain …
Houzz Tour: 1960s Colonial Gets a New Addition and a Refresh (16 photos)
This Chicago-area couple had bought the husband’s 1,800-square foot childhood home and given it a refresh years ago. But as their family quickly grew from two to six, they needed more space. They added a 700-square-foot, two-story addition that includ…
Houzz Tour: 1960s Home Remodel Marries Old and New (16 photos)
This Chicago-area couple had bought the husband’s 1,800-square foot childhood home and given it a refresh years ago. But as their family quickly grew from two to six, they needed more space. They added a 700-square-foot, two-story addition that includ…