A new sink can give your kitchen that oh-so-fresh feel. But sinks get a lot of use, and they’re not made of Teflon (at least we hope not), so over time they’re bound to show some wear and tear. Here are tips for keeping 10 popular kitchen sink materia…
How to Help Victims of Australia’s Fires (3 photos)
Hundreds of wildfires in Australia that began in September 2019 have killed at least 26 people and destroyed more than 1,800 homes. About 15 million acres have burned, mostly in the southeastern states of New South Wales and Victoria, regions that hav…
New This Week: 5 Stylish Bathrooms Under 75 Square Feet (5 photos)
A little design effort goes a long way in a relatively small bathroom. That’s because simple materials and fixtures get a chance to really stand out. The right tile used on all four walls, a bold vanity color or an interesting vessel sink can have a m…
Kitchen of the Week: New Space for a Couple’s New Lifestyle (6 photos)
Once their youngest child had flown the nest, this Phoenix couple traded in their suburban home with a big yard for life in a new brownstone in the city’s downtown. “My clients loved the idea of being able to walk to restaurants, shops and museums and…
How to Grow Orchids Indoors (9 photos)
Orchids are a lot easier to grow than many people realize. Most of the more commonly available ones thrive in the same indoor conditions that people thrive in, with moderate temperatures and humidity and bright sunlight but not direct heat. If you’re …
The Most Popular Styles and Cabinet Choices in Kitchen Remodels (11 photos)
The majority of Houzz users who remodel their kitchens upgrade the cabinets, and they frequently choose white Shaker-style cabinets. Shaker is a good fit in a transitional-style kitchen, which remains the most common choice among homeowners who change…
New Layout and Function for a Chicago Family Home (31 photos)
After living in a modern duplex in Chicago, Hannah and Ryan Hamburger were ready for a comfortable place to call home. “It was great for living in the city, but definitely not home. We wanted to find something that felt homey. It was really a feeling …
Where to Store the Towels When You Don’t Have a Linen Closet (19 photos)
When I was planning my bathroom renovation, I knew that one of my issues was towel storage. In my existing situation, they wound up smushed in the vanity underneath the sink’s P-trap, crowded…
Old Meets New in a Designer’s Own Home in Virginia (16 photos)
When interior designer Joni Spear and her husband, Dan, relocated from St. Louis to Smithfield, Virginia, they bought an 1890s home that had been sitting on the market for years. It was easy for them to see why it was a tough sell. The shotgun two-sto…
10 Ways to Work a Two-Sink Bathroom (10 photos)
When you’re remodeling a bathroom built for two, whether with the help of a bathroom designer, architect or contractor,…