8 Home Remodeling Trends to Watch in 2026 (17 photos)
Home renovation activity held steady in 2025 as more than half of U.S. homeowners undertook projects and median spend held at $20,000, according to the just-released 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study. High-end renovations gained ground, underscoring ongoing demand even as some homeowners grow......
Spa-Like Wet Room Transforms a Tight ’70s Bathroom (6 photos)
Set in a 1978 home in Santa Cruz, California, this primary bathroom felt dated and cramped for a couple with two school-aged kids. Glass-block windows dimmed the space, beige tile covered nearly every surface and a tight layout squeezed the shower beside a bulky built-in tub. Separate vanities......
10 Ways to Design a Kitchen for Aging in Place (17 photos)
Maybe you’ve found the house you want to grow old in. Perhaps you foresee your elderly parents moving in with you one day. Or maybe you require wheelchair accessibility. When you’re designing a kitchen with these needs in mind, the following 10 tips will help make it safer and easier to navigate....
5 Ways to Attract the Clients and Projects You Want (5 photos)
As a design or remodeling professional, you reach a point where you know which types of projects and clients energize and inspire you and will lead to a successful outcome for all parties. If you’re lucky (and strategic), eventually all your projects and clients......
The 10 Most Popular New Entryways and Mudrooms So Far in 2026 (10 photos)
This Trending Now story features the most-saved entry photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2025, and March 15, 2026.Savvy homeowners know that an entryway does more than greet guests — it sets the tone for the entire home while keeping......
6 Emotional Challenges You May Face When Tackling Clutter (7 photos)
Decluttering your home is a satisfying but time-consuming project. What you may not realize ahead of time is that sorting through your belongings can bring up a number of emotions, from guilt to nostalgia to feeling overwhelmed. These emotions are a completely normal part of the decluttering......
Zoned Outdoor Rooms Maximize a 430-Square-Foot Backyard (12 photos)
These parents of three young children were envisioning a dining area, a grilling station and a pergola-covered lounge for their 430-square-foot Denver backyard when they hired Sundial Designs to bring these dreams to life. Because the compact yard is tucked between the house and a detached garage, landscape......
Yes, You Can Create a Wildlife Haven in a Small Yard (11 photos)
There are a number of quick and simple ways to invite birds, butterflies and other beneficial critters into your yard, whatever its size. Try a few of these ideas for creating a wildlife haven in a small space and then just wait for your guests to arrive....
8 Pros You Need on Your Team for a Well-Maintained Home (8 photos)
If you are a first-time homeowner or have recently moved to a new area, establishing relationships with the pros you’ll be calling on time and again for regular maintenance — and unexpected repairs — is essential for the long-term well-being of your home. Read through this list of eight home professionals......