13 Summer Container Gardens From Houzz Readers (14 photos)
Houzz gardeners love their summer container gardens, as seen by the nearly 100 Comments on a recent Houzz ideabook. But more than the plants, it’s the experience everyone loves so much. “The act…
How Are Your Roses Doing? A Complete Summer Guide (8 photos)
Summer is a time for rose lovers to celebrate gardens filled with the beauty and fragrance of the world’s most popular flower. While roses add wonderful attributes to outdoor spaces, they require regular care and maintenance to flourish. Normal maintenance tasks include watering, fertilizing and pruning….
Rustic and Farmhouse Vanities Under $1,000 (97 photos)
Country style offers a casual, warm look that’s well-suited for the bathroom. Set your foundation for a cozy design with a sturdy vanity. With distressed finishes and wood stains, the ones below offer homestead charm.
What We Can Learn From Regional Architecture (20 photos)
Vernacular housing is architecture that is adapted to its particular locale. It’s designed for local needs and traditions, uses local resources and construction techniques, and takes the climate and environment into consideration for greater energy efficiency and sustainability. Vernacular…
Colorful Plant Combos for Shade Gardens (10 photos)
Shaded areas of the garden under tree canopies, in side yards and dark corners can be just as colorful and dynamic as full-sun garden beds. If you’re looking for plants to fill a dark spot, take a look at these eight combinations of interesting foliage and vibrant flowers to brighten a border in shade…
3 Girls’ Bedrooms in 3 Bold Color Palettes (8 photos)
Take a look at these three spaces, and you’ll immediately see bedrooms awash with color. That’s exactly what lead designer Karen Wolf wants you to see. She designed the girls’ bedrooms around a color, not a theme or favorite character that each girl would quickly outgrow. A color theme can…
