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There’s nothing quite like the first sight of snowdrops, narcissus or brightly colored violas outside nurseries to confirm that spring finally is right around the corner. As the weather warms, bring some of the magic home and perhaps put an extra spri…

There are toys and clothes everywhere, and you just wish your kids would clean up after themselves. But how often does that happen, really?

Storing extra rolls of toilet paper is one of those tricky little things — you need them close at hand for those times when an inconsiderate household member leaves just one measly square, but you don’t have much room to store them. Design-savvy peo…

Maybe you’ve found the house you want to grow old in. Perhaps you foresee your elderly parents moving in with you one day. Or maybe you require wheelchair accessibility. When you’re designing a kitchen with these needs in mind, the following 10 tips w…

When the homeowner reached out to designer Tamu Green, all she wanted was a little help picking out paint colors and new furniture for her recently purchased high-rise condo in New Rochelle, New York. But as the two started discussing design specifics…

Due to its relatively small size, a powder room provides a great opportunity to experiment with bold colors and patterns. And when it comes to being bold and colorful, wrapping a room with floral-inspired wallpaper is a surefire way to go. Checkout th…

Houzz indulges the armchair traveler by offering a glimpse inside beautifully designed private homes and gardens around the globe. Whether you’re dreaming of lounging in a whitewashed courtyard on a Spanish island or a secluded jungle retreat in Flori…

I once heard a story about a homeowner who had a major design regret. During a previous renovation, she elected to put all four counter stools on the same side of her kitchen island, a frequent spot for her family meals. This left her with a beautiful…

Cabinets are a major part of Design & Construction Week, and this year in Las Vegas brands showcased up-and-coming colors as Shaker and flat-front door styles continued to dominate. Some companies veered from popular white and wood cabinet finishe…

This Boston master bedroom is located on the second floor and includes three windows overlooking a bucolic backyard, which is why the homeowner asked designer Dana Arazi Levine to create an interior with muted, serene hues that wouldn’t distract from …