Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, offer one solution to the housing crisis facing many urban areas as prices rise and affordable housing becomes more difficult to find. Sometimes called backyard cottages or in-law units, ADUs are fully contained comp…
A Home Redesigned for Family, Work and Meditation (24 photos)
These Southern California homeowners needed professional help to make their three-story home family-friendly and conducive to working from home. They enlisted the help of interior designer Rachel Chulew, whose strategies included using durable fabrics…
How to Take Care of Your Newly Planted Garden (18 photos)
The care you give a new garden in its first year, particularly in the first few weeks after planting, can be critical for setting up your young plants for long-term success. We asked three landscape experts on Houzz — Donald Pell,
Pick the Right Hammock for Summer Lounging (12 photos)
The mere sight of a hammock gently swaying in the breeze spells instant relaxation. If you’ve been eyeing photos of hammocks on Houzz but aren’t quite sure which one is right for you, read on to get the lowdown on the main types of hammocks, where to …
Deck of the Week: Pergola-Covered With a Pass-Through Window (7 photos)
This Abington, Massachusetts, couple has been working with interior designer Tracy Parkinson on a room-by-room basis for years. When it came time to fully renovate the kitchen and add a new deck, architect Caitlin Struble joined the design team. “The …
Show Us Your In-Law Unit, Backyard Cottage or Guesthouse (3 photos)
For homeowners with extra room on their property, adding an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, can be a way to get more living space. These compact living spaces — also known as in-law units, backyard cottages or guesthouses — can be attached to a prima…
New This Week: 7 Smart and Stylish Laundry Rooms (7 photos)
Laundry is a fact of life. And the look and function of the space in which you wash clothes can make a huge difference in how pleasurable the task can be. Incorporating the right paint color, tile pattern or storage piece can brighten your mood on was…
Kitchen of the Week: From Dark to Light in Vancouver (11 photos)
This 1990s home in North Vancouver, British Columbia, needed a refresh. The homeowners plan to overhaul their home in phases, and the kitchen was their top priority. “They enjoy spending lots of time in the kitchen, but the finishes were very heavy a…
Why Remodels Go Over Budget, and How to Keep Yours in Line (5 photos)
Budgeting for a remodel can be challenging, and just 36% of remodeling homeowners hit their budgets in 2019, according to the 2020 U.S. Houzz & Home survey. But there are things homeowners can do to improve their chances of sticking to a budget. R…
A Small and Simple Island Gem in the Mediterranean (12 photos)
This small house on the Spanish island of Formentera, south of Ibiza, exemplifies some of the common denominators of architect Marià Castelló’s work: delicacy of form, respect for the environment and the conscious use of materials.