The Ancient Pulley System Finds New Life in the Home (12 photos)
Ancient Greek tinkerer Archimedes is credited with unpacking the physics behind the pulley system, which quickly became popular with sailors looking to move heavy cargo. Electronic lift systems have relieved the mechanical pulley from most of its form…
Warm Midcentury Vibe Takes Over a 2002 Spec Kitchen (7 photos)
My Houzz: Chicago Condo Is a Change of Scene (14 photos)
When Lexa Gottlieb and Sarah Reynolds moved from New York City to Chicago, they traded a prewar apartment in the West Village for a space in a new luxury building with all the amenities. They also got almost twice the space as before and the chance to…
11 Ways to Design a Bathroom That’s Wonderfully Eclectic (11 photos)
An eclectic bathroom may start out classic, then veer toward something quirkier. Think traditional white ceramic fixtures paired with upcycled furniture and contemporary patterned tiles, or a rustic backdrop of exposed brick walls and slate flooring p…
Small Wonders: 9 Space-Saving Broom Closets (9 photos)
Shop Houzz: Soft Spring Colors for the Nursery (127 photos)
Give your little one a nursery that always feels like spring by dressing it in soft tones. Embrace pastel pink, blue, green and yellow for a restful retreat. These fresh colors are perfect for creating a gentle, snuggle-worthy space that feels filled …
Room of the Day: Rustic 1830s Farmhouse Kitchen Cozies Up (8 photos)
Fifteen years ago, this couple bought an 1830s farmhouse in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania, as a weekend retreat from their busy lives in Manhattan, where they worked as an artist and an event planner. Then, three years ago, they sold their city apart…












