8 Design Trends Emerging in 2026 (16 photos)
Searches on Houzz offer insights into where home design is headed. So we looked at Houzz search terms from January through March 2026 and compared them with searches from the same period last year to see how homeowner priorities might be evolving.Sandstone......
10 Ways to Enjoy Your Yard More This Summer (12 photos)
With long sunshine-filled days, warm nights and plenty to pick, taste and enjoy, summer is the season to savor what your garden has to offer. Here are 10 ideas to make the most of these months, including ways to spend more time outdoors and easy garden updates with immediate rewards....
5 New Laundry Rooms That Work Hard and Look Good (9 photos)
A well-designed laundry room can make everyday tasks feel more efficient and enjoyable. Here, designers share the colors, layouts and thoughtful details they used to transform dated or underperforming laundry rooms into spaces that are as beautiful as they are functional....
Seattle Kitchen Gains Timeless English Cottage Charm (11 photos)
After purchasing a classic 1940s bungalow stripped of its original charm, these Seattle parents of two young boys turned to interior designer Jessica Nelson to restore it. Their goal was to reintroduce character through architectural details while keeping the home......
How to Design a Bathroom That’s Easy to Clean (8 photos)
There are many things to consider when planning a new bathroom, but how to keep it clean might not be top of mind when you’re looking at faucet finishes and tile colors. With a little forward thinking, though, you can get a bathroom that stays fresh and tidy with minimal effort....
Before and After: 4 Stylish Bathrooms With New Curbless Showers (8 photos)
It’s not unusual to see curbless showers in large primary bathrooms. But designers of these four baths found ingenious ways to add no-threshold showers and other accessibility and aging-in-place features in spaces that are between 55 and 72 square feet in size. Additionally, the bathrooms’......
12 Custom Storage Solutions for a Clutter-Free Kitchen (19 photos)
There’s a lot to consider when designing or renovating a kitchen. To ensure your kitchen meets your storage goals, I recommend researching and budgeting for custom storage during the planning stages. While storage products can be added after construction, working with your pro team and investing......
7 Housekeeping Tips for Dog Owners (13 photos)
Dogs fill our lives with love, entertainment and much more — but also with ongoing mess. Whether you have a new dog or a longtime canine companion, introduce these small touches to help you cohabit harmoniously and keep your home clean....
8 Ways to Keep Your Business Running While You’re Away (10 photos)
We all know how important it is to step away from work every now and then — not just for your mental and physical well-being, but also to gain some perspective on how you’re doing things. But when you’re an architect, designer, builder or contractor running your own business, the idea of taking a break......