14 Pools and Hot Tubs That Blend Beautifully Into the Landscape (14 photos)
Few experiences soothe the mind quite like spending time in water outdoors. These hot tubs and pools take that calming effect further, with designs that immerse bathers in nature to boost the sense of peace and escape. Whether your yard is in a rural setting or a city neighborhood, you can create......
How to Choose a Ceiling Fan for Comfort and Style (11 photos)
Ceiling fans make great additions to the home year-round. They cool us down in summer and warm us up in winter. New features and technologies mean they’re more energy-efficient than ever, and design updates have led to some pretty stylish models. Personal preference plays a big role when buying......
The 10 Most Popular New Outdoor Living Spaces Right Now (10 photos)
This Trending Now story features the most-saved outdoor photos uploaded to Houzz between March 15 and June 15, 2026.Long summer days make outdoor spaces feel like extensions of the home. This countdown of the most-saved new outdoor photos recently uploaded to Houzz highlights......
Pros Share the Advice That Changed Everything (9 photos)
From famous quotes and childhood observations to sage advice shared by a manager on a summer job, here are the golden nuggets that have shaped and inspired the work of design and construction professionals on Houzz. What’s the best professional advice you’ve ever received and when have you put it into......
5 Fresh New Bathrooms With a Low-Curb Shower (5 photos)
A low-curb shower strikes a practical balance between style and function. It reduces the step into the shower while helping keep water where it belongs, and it often avoids the added construction required for a fully curbless design. Paired with frameless glass and thoughtfully selected materials,......
Bright, Warm Kitchen Opens Up to a Screened Porch (7 photos)
A single window flanked by upper cabinets limited natural light in this North Carolina kitchen while blocking views to a screened porch and wooded landscape. A palette of blue and gray finishes — from the cabinetry and backsplash to the countertops, flooring and island — made the space feel......
Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House in the Ozarks (10 photos)
Like me, you probably know Laura Ingalls Wilder’s name in one of two ways. You got to know her through the Little House books, the series of eight novels that chronicled her childhood on the American frontier, which have sold have sold millions of copies. Or you learned about Laura, Pa and Ma......
How to Create the Mood of a Laid-Back Beach House (11 photos)
Creating a beach house feeling in your home can help substitute for the weekend getaways and summer vacations you can’t always take. And when you embrace a carefree, vacation-inspired spirit every day at home, you’ll feel more relaxed. How to do it? Swap out fussy fabrics and formal furniture arrangements......
Bathroom Renovation Restores a Craftsman Bungalow’s Spirit (4 photos)
When the homeowner purchased this century-old bungalow in a charming enclave outside Seattle, she knew a down-to-the-studs restoration was in its future. To breathe new life into the home, she hired contractor Victor Ruzhin of Rucon Build and a talented interior designer to undertake a whole-house remodel.......