Designed by an architect and surrounded by ancient woodland, this contemporary home was snapped up by a family that loved its size, location and village-like London neighborhood. They were not, however, so wild about its interiors. The house had a neutral, luxury look that didn’t reflect its exciting…
Houzz Tour: Old Meets New in a Restored Singapore Shophouse (21 photos)
Singapore’s Urban Redevelopment Authority defines shophouses as “simple buildings that are two to three stories high, constructed between 1840 and 1960, and built in contiguous blocks with common party walls.” Historically, shophouses got their name because the ground level was a business or shop, whose…
Bedtime Stories: The Versatile Platform Bed (10 photos)
If you think the only advantage of a platform bed is that it doesn’t require a box spring, get ready to have your eyes opened. When it comes to providing storage, preserving views and creating streamlined looks, there may not be a better option for a bedroom than a platform bed. Discover 10 ways these…
DIY Garden Wedding: Bring a Vintage Vibe to Your Big Day (18 photos)
We can’t all afford a celebrity wedding planner and a no-expenses-spared reception. But getting married out in the garden can be just as special, and all the more meaningful, if it reflects the bride’s and groom’s personalities and how they feel about each other. A theme that gives your big day a handmade…
Beyond Honeybees: Learn About These 10 Fascinating Native Bees (10 photos)
The European honeybee (Apis mellifera), introduced into North America in the early 1600s, is often what people visualize when they think about bees. With about 4,000 species of bees that occur in North America, many gardeners and nongardeners alike ar…
Shop Houzz: Celebrate Chinese New Year (109 photos)
Chinese New Year is a festival filled with traditions like cleaning the house, decorating windows and doors, and lighting firecrackers. Join the celebration and make way for good luck, health and prosperity with this collection of inspirational signs,…
See How Peninsulas Can Get You More Storage and Countertop Space (10 photos)
We recently profiled options for skinny islands in small kitchens. For those who can’t swing a micro island, either due to the size or the layout of their kitchen, perhaps a petite…
Houzz Tour: Pattern Plays in a San Francisco Victorian (18 photos)
This San Francisco Victorian needed an update to make it suit the life of a busy modern family. But the last thing the owners wanted to do was lose any of the home’s original historic charm. “This is an early-1900s Victorian with unbelievable details like handmade spindles on the stairway, beautiful…





















