10 Ways to Make Your Home Feel More Joyful (10 photos)
A home bursting with joy is something you can feel the instant you walk in the door. But what is it that makes a home joyful? Certainly the mood we bring with us has a bearing on our experience of home, but the spaces we inhabit also have the power to influence us. If you want to feel more joyful......
Large New Shower for a 56-Square-Foot Bathroom (14 photos)
Having lived in their Oakland, California, home for decades, these empty nesters were ready to refresh the two full bathrooms in the 1950s house. They turned to Houzz to find professional help and hired kitchen and bath designer William Adams. For the 56-square-foot primary bathroom on the main floor,......
10 Features That Instantly Elevate a Living Room (10 photos)
Getting that perfect balance of cozy and functional in a living room can be tricky, which is why homeowners will often turn to a design expert for help. We spoke to five professionals to find out the features they put at the top of the list when designing a client’s living area. They’re guaranteed to......
10 Must-Have Landscape Features Pros Recommend (11 photos)
We asked landscape pros on Houzz to share the top outdoor features they recommend for their clients and why. Read on to learn more about which elements pros think nearly every landscape could use....
Before and After: 4 Bright Kitchens in 215 to 300 Square Feet (12 photos)
Kitchens measuring 215 to 300 square feet offer a design sweet spot, balancing ample storage with high-functioning efficiency. These generous layouts provide significant workspace and optimal flow for both entertaining and daily life. In the following four projects, see how design and build......
Lake Tahoe Surroundings Inspire a Cabin Renovation (14 photos)
Magnificent surroundings, including giant boulders, soft evergreen trees and views of Lake Tahoe, inspired the warm organic style of this 1940s cabin renovation. With rustic features like wood ceilings, a stone fireplace and even giant boulders inside, the home already had an......
Wildflowers and Outdoor Rooms Transform an English Country Garden (23 photos)
Faced with 2½ acres of lawn and little else, the owners of this property in the English Midlands were stumped: How could they create an enjoyable backyard that would also attract and support local wildlife?Landscape designer Victoria Philpott came to their rescue, creating a series of distinct,......
Before and After: 4 Polished White-and-Wood Bathrooms (9 photos)
Combine two classic tones, wood and white, and what do you get? A whole range of possibilities, it turns out. Here, see how designers mixed light, midtone and dark woods with pure white, cream and other hues to transform ho-hum baths into distinct designs that turn daily tasks into uplifting experiences.......
Your Spring Home Maintenance Checklist (9 photos)
With the days lengthening and weather warming, spring is a good time to get outdoors and tackle some larger home projects. With the threat of winter storms past, you can look for damage and make any needed repairs, as well as prep your home and garden for summer. We spoke with an expert to get some tips......