How to Create a Bedroom for Aging in Place (11 photos)
If you’re designing a room you hope to stay in for many years, chances are you’ve thought about the need to make it work for later life. Or perhaps you want to create a sleep space or guest room that older relatives will feel comfortable in. But maybe thinking is as far as you’ve got, wondering if creating......
Before and After: 4 Backyards That Bring Vacation Vibes Home (15 photos)
Bleak winter skies and snow have you dreaming of a fun-filled, sun-drenched getaway? This article is for you. These four backyards from the East Coast to the West celebrate a vacation feel with elements plucked from posh resorts: pools, a hot tub, fire pit lounges and even a putting green. Enjoy the......
What’s New in Tile for 2026 (55 photos)
Cool gray and white have taken a back seat to warmer tones in tile, judging by the offerings on display at The International Surfaces Event (TISE), held recently in Las Vegas. Muted palettes of earth, spice, water and sky were featured in many of the collections, but bolder feel-good hues continue to......
6 New Powder Rooms That Go All In on Drama (6 photos)
Small room, big payoff. A powder room is the one place in the house where you can push past your comfort zone — think bold wallpaper, moody colors and unexpected materials — and wow guests without committing to the look everywhere else. Because these spaces are compact and guest-focused,......
How to Create a Living Room for Aging in Place (8 photos)
Creating your dream living room means finding a balance between aesthetics and practicality, especially if you want to get the design right for both now and later life. But that doesn’t mean you need to compromise with overly sensible choices that don’t match your vision.“Low......
Kitchen of the Week: Thoughtful Touches in a Timeless Space (9 photos)
The owners of this beautiful storage-packed kitchen in a detached historical home in Hampshire, England, had their grandchildren front of mind when planning their space. “They look after the grandkids a lot, and also entertain,” says Darren Taylor, managing director of Searle & Taylor, who the couple......
Make the Most of Your Garden During the Quiet Season (9 photos)
With a little bit of effort, gardens can be just as beautiful through the coldest months of the year as they are during the warm season. Stripped free of deciduous leaves and showy flowers, winter gardens shine with subtle textures and the stately forms of evergreen trees and shrubs. Here are a number......
10 Biggest Remodeling Regrets and How to Avoid Them (10 photos)
You don’t want to spend years dreaming about your home renovation, followed by several months of living through remodeling work — only to feel less than thrilled with the results. The good news is you don’t have to. We asked three renovating experts to share the 10 most common renovating mistakes to......
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Following Up on Leads (5 photos)
So you’ve been contacted by a potential customer and might even have sent off a proposal or an estimate, but how should you take the next step to secure the job? We asked three professionals on Houzz to share some of the mistakes they’ve made in the past when following up on leads and what they’ve learned......