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The Maison & Objet design fair, one of the most important European trade shows for professionals in lifestyle, interior decoration and design, celebrated its 25th anniversary this year. Houzz’s editorial staff was on the scene to give you a glimps…

If you’ve got several cookie jars stuffed full of $100 bills, then executing a full-scale kitchen remodel all at once makes sense. But what about those homeowners whose cookie jars are filled with, well, mostly cookies? You can still get that beautifu…

The color black is a great way to infuse a space with mystery, sex appeal and drama — like a classic black dress or suit, a black room never goes out of style. Check out these 10 powder rooms that feature paint, tile and wallpaper in shades of black a…

The most common request that I, as a garden designer, receive from clients is for a low-maintenance garden. While I may be quick to point out that no garden is no-maintenance, there are indeed some strategies for cutting down on garden chores. Here ar…

This year’s Interior Design Show in Toronto provided an early look at what we can expect from the world of design in 2020. The show brought together top names — including iconic designer Jonathan Adler — new products, furniture and accessories….

The following nine sheds and indoor potting stations are not your typical backyard outbuildings. Gorgeous details such as vintage copper sinks, checkerboard tile and luxury pendant lighting raise the bar from an aesthetic standpoint, but these sheds a…

For gardeners, poring over the pages of a seed catalog can be a feast for the eyes. Whether it’s heirloom crookneck squash or ‘Green Zebra’ tomatoes, the seed varieties available to home gardeners rival any farmers market. Similarly, going to a nurser…

Wet towels and dirty clothes dumped on the floor, the sink littered with products, soap scum caked on every surface. In the daily rush, the bathroom often fares the worst (and that’s not even mentioning the really grubby stuff). But why spend a week f…

New styles and colors for cabinets, counters, faucets and tile were featured at Design & Construction Week, held in Las Vegas from Jan. 21 to 23, 2020. Houzz spotted dark counters and cabinets along with the reigning neutrals, an increased emphasi…