Architect Betti Sperandeo transformed this 1939 apartment in Milan, Italy, into a “pictorial project” for her sister’s family, employing a clever and measured use of color to imbue the spaces with life and harmony. The beautiful chromatic balance seen…
Top Cold-Hardy Evergreens for Container Gardens (9 photos)
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…
How to Have a Fun and Festive Holiday This Year (14 photos)
It’s safe to say that the holidays are going to look different this year. And though our gatherings are likely to be smaller and may involve more video screens than ever before, there’s still much we can do to make our celebrations feel special. “Sinc…
Are You a Manager, Micromanager or Hands-Off Remodeler? (8 photos)
When you’re planning a remodel, there is plenty to think about. But one thing that might not be on your radar is your level of interaction with the process and, by extension, with the pros involved. How this plays out can impact everything…
11 Things You Think When Watching HGTV
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New This Week: 6 Fresh Family Rooms That Feature a TV (6 photos)
A TV often poses a significant design challenge for design pros and family members. Should it be the focal point or a secondary element? Should it hang up high, down low or off to the side? Here, design pros on Houzz share details on six stylish famil…
Designer’s Family-Friendly Kitchen and Great Room (one photo)
In this episode of Houzz TV Live, designer Amy Elbaum of AE Design gives a virtual tour of the open-plan great room in her recently renovated 1960s ranch home in Sherman Oaks, California. In the family room,…
Existing-Home Sales Soar Despite Record-Low Inventory
Home sales hit the highest level in 15 years, but affordability remains a concern moving forward.
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Kitchen of the Week: Light and Airy With a Bright Backsplash (10 photos)
Bryan and Heather Kurey looked at their dysfunctional kitchen and considered moving into a new home. The aging oak cabinets, oversize breakfast area and lack of countertops didn’t create a welcoming space for a couple who love to cook. But they soon r…
Kitchen of the Week: Light and Airy With a Bright Backsplash (10 photos)
Bryan and Heather Kurey looked at their dysfunctional kitchen and considered moving into a new home. The aging oak cabinets, oversize breakfast area and lack of countertops didn’t create a welcoming space for a couple who love to cook. But they soon r…