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When designer Katy Popple describes the former condition of this late-1800s Pittsburgh house as “vintage and outdated,” her modest words don’t do it justice. One look at the “before” photos and it’s clear that the dark, dingy carpeted home had few red…

The idea to design holiday lights professionally came to Kelly Fitzsimmons like, well, a light bulb switching on. The Chicago-area pro launched Light Up Your Holidays nearly 20 years ago, and she and her team have been spreading festive cheer…

Whether you’re setting up your first home, downsizing or just hoping to streamline that overstuffed china cabinet, this guide can help you begin. With the 15 items on this list, you’ll be in good shape to host dinner parties and family gatherings with…

Houzz is full of photos of beautiful bathrooms with gorgeously decorated walls — some decked out with wallpaper. It’s one thing to put wallpaper in a powder room that has no shower or tub, but how durable is this type of wall treatment in a more humid…

Pets are a big deal on Houzz, and we celebrate them as often as we can. With the holidays here, we’d like to take another opportunity to showcase the furry (maybe feathered?) friends that enrich our lives at home every day. Please post a favorite pict…

The color purple is often associated with royalty, and powder rooms are often described as jewel boxes of design, so combining the two seems like a great way to create a space fit for kings and queens. Check out the following 10 powder rooms that feat…

Architects and designers are increasingly looking to science for proof that buildings have an impact on our mental health. In neuroarchitecture, evidence from neuroscientific studies is being used to help create spaces that will improve the well-being…