Italian-Inspired Cottage Kitchen Full of Warmth and Craftsmanship (5 photos)
When design-build pros Ron and Elisa Scarpa added a new structure to their historic Winter Park, Florida, property, they wanted a kitchen built around the way they actually live. Elisa, who grew up in Italy, shaped the open layout around a social cooking life — lots of entertaining, lots......
Pros Share Their Top Plant Picks for a Low-Maintenance Yard (10 photos)
Putting the right plants in the right spots is the foundation for any low-maintenance landscape. We spoke with 11 landscape professionals from seven design firms in different regions around the country to learn the plants they recommend to homeowners looking to create an easy-care (or easier-care) garden......
12 Trends Spotted at the 2026 Milan Furniture Fair (27 photos)
Comfort and well-being were the keywords of the 2026 Milan Furniture Fair, or Salone del Mobile, held April 21-26. More than 1,900 exhibitors — over a third from outside Italy — presented their vision of contemporary living at the trade show.......
62-Square-Foot Bathroom and Laundry Room in One (10 photos)
When a Newtown, Connecticut, couple decided to overhaul their 62-square-foot hallway bathroom, the challenges were significant: a cramped shower stall, side-by-side washer and dryer, a swing door eating into floor space and an immovable chimney inside a wall — all in a 1977 Colonial-style......
10 Easy Ways to Refresh Your Front Entry (17 photos)
The front entryway is the first thing you and your guests see upon entering your home, so it should make a great impression and set the tone for what’s beyond. At the same time, it needs to function as a practical transition between indoors and out. Whether you have a spacious, seldom-used foyer or a......
10 Kitchen Islands as Hardworking as They Are Handsome (10 photos)
The kitchen island has become one of the hardest-working features in the modern home — maximizing counter space and storage, anchoring the room’s design and giving everyone a place to gather. But the best island for your kitchen depends on how you live, how you cook and how much space you’re......
Designer’s Thoughtfully Redesigned Deck Supports Aging in Place (9 photos)
Designer Molly McCabe and her husband share a love of grilling, entertaining and watching wildlife from their deck on Washington’s Bainbridge Island. For decades, the cedar deck — built by the couple from trees felled on their pond-side property — served as a grilling spot and an outdoor......
10 Low-Curb Showers That Deliver on Style and Function (10 photos)
Low-curb showers offer the safe, easy entry of a curbless shower while keeping water where it belongs, making them a practical choice for nearly any household. They can also open up a small bathroom visually and cost considerably less than going fully curbless. Browse this roundup for inspiration......
10 Tips for Planting a Beautiful Low-Maintenance Landscape (11 photos)
For those who want a beautiful garden but would rather not spend hours every week — or hire a staff — to maintain it, consider the following advice from landscape pros on Houzz. It’s important to point out that a low-maintenance landscape doesn’t mean no maintenance at all. Still, there are plenty of......