Rebecca Hardiman, a freelance editor at a design magazine, and her husband, Alex Hardiman, moved from New York City to an 1878 Victorian home in a quaint neighborhood in South Orange, New Jersey, 12 years ago after learning they were having twins. Wit…
Great Home Project: How to Add Wallpaper to a Room (8 photos)
Wallpaper, on the surface, sounds pretty simple: Add decorative paper to the wall. But once you start unrolling the topic, installation gets more complicated. You have to think about the costs, the different kinds of wallcovering, how much to buy, how…
Shop Houzz: Napa Valley Kitchen (178 photos)
Draw inspiration from Napa Valley — one of the world’s most famous wine regions — for a kitchen that strikes a balance between easy West Coast living and refined winery flair. Tucked away in Northern California, Napa Valley inspires a style that feels casually elegant and natural. Fill your kitchen…
13 Kitchens That Add Personality With Pendants (13 photos)
Kitchen lighting can be the perfect place to add a little shine and personality to your meal-prep space. You can add a bold color, blend in an earthy texture or install a glimmering focal point. Check out these 13 kitchens, personalized by homeowners …
Houzz Tour: Victorian, Meet Modern Bohemian (19 photos)
Like a lucky 19th-century miner searching for gold, silver or coal in the hills of Crested Butte, Colorado, homeowner Ingrid Gebavi struck pay dirt — though for her it was in a Victorian fixer-upper. Gebavi, a lover of old houses, wanted a property in the town’s historic…
Houzz TV: What Lies Beneath? A Tiki Bar Basement (17 photos)
This old bungalow on a quiet street in southeast Portland, Oregon, has a secret. Upstairs it’s a neatly kept, renovated 1910 Craftsman. Downstairs, however, hides an explosion of midcentury pop culture in the form of a basement tiki bar. Think Trader Vic’s on steroids.
My Houzz: A Coastal Chic-Inspired Cottage in Nashville (16 photos)
Melissa and Wiley Haithcock moved straight to Nashville, Tennessee, after they were married, in Melissa’s words, to “chase a dream.” Wiley is a singer-songwriter, music and video producer, and graphic designer; Melissa is a healthy-lifestyle blogger at A Happy…
Houzz Call: Show Us Your Furniture Makeover Project (6 photos)
Giving a second life to a tired piece of furniture is good for the environment and good for your wallet too. A DIY project also can provide a chance to create a one-of-a-kind piece that you just wouldn’t find at a big-box store.
Houzzers, please tell us and show us: How have you…
Houzzers, please tell us and show us: How have you…
Houzz Tour: 21st-Century Accessibility in a Traditional Home (11 photos)
On an empty lot in St. Paul, Minnesota, two empty nesters wanted to build a new home that would accommodate their accessibility needs now and into the future — without sacrificing their love of traditional detailing. Architect Jeremiah Battles skillfully blended Craftsman-style detailing, the couple’s…
It’s Official: 2016 Was The Best Year for Existing Home Sales in a Decade
Low interest rates and an improved economy drove more home buyers into the market last year, resulting in the highest number of home sales since 2006.
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