8 Smart Ways to Turn a Spare Bedroom Into Your Favorite Space (8 photos)
Excess space is a luxury that most of us do not enjoy while our kids are living at home. But many of my clients find that once their grown children have moved out of the house and established their own households, they suddenly have extra unused spaces. At some point, those childhood bedrooms get cleaned......
15 New Home Appliance Trends and Innovations Defining 2026 (26 photos)
Homeowners on Houzz often say they want appliances that make everyday routines easier without turning the home into a high-tech lab. At the 2026 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), manufacturers showed they’re moving in that direction. Rather than adding technology for novelty’s sake, many......
Wet-Room Layout Unlocks Space in a Primary Bathroom (8 photos)
Once their kids had flown the nest, this Palo Alto, California, couple embarked on a multiphase remodel of their 1947 ranch home. One of their first priorities was an overhaul of the primary bathroom, which had a compact footprint, a cramped shower stall and dated finishes. Creating a space that would......
Find Your Perfect Spring Cleaning Plan (6 photos)
The thought of spring cleaning can be as entrancing as a fairy tale. But getting through a giant list of tasks while having a busy life can be just as unrealistic as a cheerful Snow White twirling about in the forest, with birds tweeting and helping sweep with brooms......
4 Must-Have Features for a Small Living Room (10 photos)
I’ve shared how I help homeowners maximize their small kitchens. But there are also plenty of ways to perform similar design magic in other small rooms. Here I’ll focus on compact living rooms.......
Riverside Landscape Designed for Exploration and Wonder (15 photos)
Perched on a bluff high above Oregon’s Willamette River, this landscape for a new home invites meandering, playing, exploring and taking in the view. Working closely with the homeowners and the architect, landscape designers Glenn Nardelli and Mikiel Deguara created a......
Basement Gains a Lounge, Wine Room and Bar for Entertaining (12 photos)
This Portland, Oregon, couple wanted to transform the basement of their historic home into a special place for entertaining. As parents in a blended family with three kids, they envisioned an adult-oriented retreat with a lounge, a home office, storage for their large wine collection and a bar for serving......
5 New Kitchens Where Luxurious Materials Take Center Stage (5 photos)
Beautiful materials take the spotlight in these five kitchens, where designers layered natural stone, warm wood cabinetry, handcrafted tile and refined finishes to elevate everyday function. Thoughtful layouts, carefully edited palettes and a mix of modern, classic and artisanal details allow......
Shower Curtain or Shower Door: Which Is Right for You? (12 photos)
If you don’t have the space (or budget) for a separate shower enclosure and bath, you’ve probably decided on a combined shower-bath. But should you go with a shower curtain, or choose a glass shower door or panels to enclose it? Some of us might gravitate toward the softer look of a colorful piece of......