If you want to embrace color in your kitchen but are afraid of going too bright, consider rich and sophisticated jewel tones. These highly saturated colors nod to gemstones such as emeralds, rubies and sapphires. You can breathe new life into your kit…
A Dozen Summery Touches for the Bath (12 photos)
Whether you’re decking out your beach house or just wish you were, here are 12 little things you can do to bring a touch of summer to the bath. Pour yourself some spa water, crank up the ocean sounds and read on.
Houzz Tour: Medieval Meets Modern in Italy (11 photos)
On a hill not far from the town of Todi in Umbria, Italy, stands the Torre Almonte, a lookout tower that dates to the 12th century. It’s surrounded by a private park and an olive grove with more than 180 trees. The 82-foot-high structure was enlarged in the late 14th century to be used as housing; today…
9 Surefire Ways to Boost Your Curb Appeal
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New This Week: 4 Great Bathroom Vanity and Backsplash Pairings (4 photos)
They say good things come in pairs. In bathroom design, that’s true of vanity and backsplash combinations. These four spaces show how getting those elements right makes the whole design come alive.
Houzz Tour: New Lake House Looks Like It’s Been There 100 Years (12 photos)
Standing in a clearing on Crane Island in Lake Minnetonka, designer David Heide had no idea what year it was. “Looking across the field of clover, clay tennis court and crumbling meeting house, there was not one visual cue to let me know that it was not 1910,” he says. “It was a profound experience and…
How to Create the Pale and Pretty Coastal Look (11 photos)
Do you long to live in a whitewashed cottage by the sea? Do you favor natural textures, light tones and vintage finds? If so, the pale coastal look could be your interior style. Based on traditional beach-style interiors but with a minimalist twist, it’s a look that draws on bright and breezy days by…
Houzz Call: Show Us Your Summer Container Gardens (4 photos)
Summer is on the horizon, and the weather is heating up. Container gardens, whether packed with hot-colored flowers, dazzling succulents or fruiting edibles, offer a mini taste of the season. We’d love to see some photos of your container gardens that are ready for summer. Upload your best…
Shop Houzz: Bestselling Outdoor Furniture With Free Shipping (160 photos)
Take a seat and embrace the summer days ahead. Sectional sets keep friends comfortable during backyard happy hours, while rocking chairs provide seats worthy of contemplating the night sky. However you choose to lounge, this collection will keep your …
Kitchen of the Week: European Style for a Remodeled Texas Tudor (7 photos)
Drawing inspiration from contemporary European kitchens, Texas designer Erin Williamson transformed the tired kitchen in her 1970s Tudor home into a bright, happy space for cooking and hanging out with her family. “The previous iteration was pretty dark and cramped,” Williamson says.…
