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We’ve all admired pictures of perfectly styled open kitchen shelving — those neat stacks of dishes are so appealing, and going without upper cabinets promises to bring an airy feel to small spaces. But how practical are open shelves to maintain? What …

Dark and dramatic or light and bright? When it comes to choosing kitchen cabinets, it can be hard to decide. Here we look at the benefits of crossing over to the dark side.

A home should reflect the people who live in it. And this countdown of the five most popular home tours from our My Houzz series in 2019 illustrates exactly that. See a professional organizer and collection enthusiast’s…

Shades of light blue are often used in bathrooms described as “spa-like” and “coastal,” but as these powder rooms show, light blues can be hip, sophisticated and even glamorous too. Check out the following 10 powder rooms that feature paint, tile and …

As part of the team of visionaries behind the dramatic glass Steve Jobs Theater at Apple’s California headquarters, engineering and architecture firm Eckersley O’Callaghan already had its inspiration when it signed on to participate in London’s annual…

Brick may be a classic material, but used with a little creativity, it can offer a wide range of options for gardens ranging from traditional to contemporary. For example, you can play with the arrangement of bricks to establish an unusual pattern, co…

“I’m not sure that any designer ever feels their home is done. It’s always a work in progress,” designer Cari Giannoulias says. “But my friends have been really encouraging me to share it for a while now.” It’s easy to see why her friends have been so…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved basement photos uploaded to Houzz in 2019.Basement renovations pose a specific set of challenges — low ceilings, a lack of natural light, egress requirements, utility storage, awkward ductwork and more….

This Trending Now story features the most-saved basement photos uploaded to Houzz in 2019.Basement renovations pose a specific set of challenges — low ceilings, a lack of natural light, egress requirements, utility storage, awkward ductwork and more….

Stalwart shrubs like boxwood, dwarf conifers and cotoneaster can happily live in good-sized containers for years, providing year-round interest and cutting down on the need to repot from season to season. In warmer months, they can act as green backdr…