10 Smart Dos and Don’ts for Your Kitchen Island (12 photos)
When it comes to creating a new kitchen, an island is a must-have for many homeowners, but how can you ensure yours is both beautiful and functional? Here, four kitchen design experts suggest 10 things to bear in mind to get this key element right....
9 Ways to Refresh Your Summer Container Gardens for Fall (11 photos)
There’s no need to completely rework your summer containers to give them fall flair. Instead, check out these nine ideas for updating existing container gardens (or, if you’re inspired, potting up new ones), including one plant to add for instant drama, and a zero-effort, lazy-gardener’s trick for covering......
How Pros Build Systems and Teams That Can Handle Busy Times (10 photos)
Thriving under pressure isn’t luck — it’s strategy. The key to success during busy periods is creating systems that streamline workflows, ensure clarity and keep everyone aligned. We asked eight seasoned design professionals on Houzz about the internal strategies they’ve developed to handle hectic periods,......
5 Stylish New Living Rooms Designed for Gathering (5 photos)
Creating a welcoming living room that can handle family time, formal hosting or drop-in guests relies on smart design choices. Here, design and remodeling pros share how they used statement fireplaces, layered textures, distinctive millwork and thoughtful furniture layouts to create spaces......
Kitchen Expansion Makes Room for Books, Baking and Family (12 photos)
Books, baking and family gatherings inspired this retired couple’s kitchen renovation and addition in Walnut Creek, California. The wife, an avid cook and voracious reader, drove the project, and her husband, a retired contractor, handled the construction with help from their son. They hired kitchen......
How to Create a Joyful, Clutter-Free Bathroom (9 photos)
Imagine entering your bathroom to see clean, clear surfaces, freshly folded towels and just a few carefully chosen bath products beside the sink. A small vase of flowers brightens up the windowsill, and a tray resting over the tub holds a candle and essential oils, awaiting your next leisurely......
10 Dos and Don’ts for Designing Your Dream Bathroom (10 photos)
Whether you’re upgrading your primary bathroom or building it from scratch, it’s worth taking the time to get it right. After all, this is one space in your home that’s all about you. Here, bathroom-design experts share their dos and don’ts for designing a dream bathroom. Illustrating the text are photos......
Inherited 1960s Home Reimagined With English Cottage Charm (23 photos)
When this southern New Jersey couple decided it was time to renovate their home, they turned to Houzz to find an interior designer and hired Nicole Lorber of Distinctive Interior Designs. Their goals were to bring the charm of their lush English-inspired gardens indoors, expand the kitchen and prepare......
6 Proven Time Management Tips for Home Professionals (6 photos)
Running a home design or remodeling business involves many elements, and you can frequently find yourself juggling design work, administrative tasks, client meetings and marketing. Add to this those unexpected issues that can come up during a project and you could find schedules running away......