Before and After: 4 Kitchens With Beautiful Upgraded Islands (8 photos)
Evolving from the humble cook’s worktable of yesteryear, kitchen islands typically are now hubs for socializing, having casual meals and even doing homework. So when the four older islands below outlived their usefulness, designers went bigger and better. With copious storage, space for seats and style......
10 Bedroom Design Features Pros Always Recommend (18 photos)
Many people want their bedroom to be a sanctuary and retreat that rejuvenates the mind, body and spirit. Setting up a bedroom to foster that kind of atmosphere takes more than just placing a bed in a room. So we asked 40 design and remodeling professionals about the features they recommend to homeowners......
East Coast Traditional Meets West Coast Modern (27 photos)
These homeowners appreciated the traditional architectural style of their hometown of St. John’s, a centuries-old city on Newfoundland island, in Canada’s easternmost province of Newfoundland and Labrador. But they had lived for years in Vancouver, British Columbia, where they had grown......
10 Favorite Easy-Care Houseplants to Grow Now (11 photos)
There’s a lot to love about the 10 following houseplants. They aren’t too particular about their maintenance. They can handle some neglect, including erratic watering and less-than-ideal light, and still bounce back. Best of all, you can use them to quickly and effortlessly beautify your home. Read on......
7 Stylish New Laundry Rooms With Smart Storage Solutions (8 photos)
Laundry rooms may be hardworking spaces, but these seven projects show they can also be polished, calming and smartly organized. Here, designers, many of whom use Houzz Pro software, share how they paired stylish details with things like floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, pullout hampers, hidden......
Construction and Design Pros Enter 2026 With a Measured Outlook (16 photos)
Construction and design professionals are heading into 2026 with a cautiously optimistic perspective, according to the Q1 2026 U.S. Houzz Pro Industry Barometer. Many firms anticipate stable demand and growth opportunities for the year, but ongoing cost pressures,......
Kitchen With Clever Storage in a 16th-Century Space (16 photos)
The low, beamed ceiling in this room in a centuries-old English house presented a challenge for kitchen specialist Chisholm Design. The firm had been tasked with creating a kitchen here where there once was none. In doing so, they needed to incorporate plentiful storage without the space feeling cramped.......
10 Tips for Designing the Perfect Shower (23 photos)
A spacious, spa-like shower is at the top of many people’s bathroom wish lists. But getting the design of your shower right isn’t always easy. For help designing your ideal space, here are 10 tips to create an efficient layout and bring in stylish details....
These Are the Kitchen Features Homeowners Are Choosing Right Now (21 photos)
Fresh insights from the 2026 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study reveal how today’s renovating homeowners are reshaping the heart of the home. Nearly everyone upgrades the big-ticket basics like countertops, backsplashes, cabinets and appliances, but those elements are......