7 Design Mistakes You May Be Making in Your Living Room (7 photos)
Living rooms are mostly about relaxation and unwinding, and many factors come into play to ensure the space provides a calming and welcoming feel for everyone who uses it. If your room doesn’t check the comfort box, you might be making one of these common mistakes....
10 Bathrooms With Thick Vanity Countertops (10 photos)
Thick vanity countertops that add a luxurious touch to a room are showing up lately in bathroom designs. Taller than the typical 1¼-inch (3-centimeter) countertop, they appear to be made of thick stone slabs. In reality, they are created by joining two or more pieces of stone or engineered material with......
10 Ideas to Make Every Day at Home a Little Better (10 photos)
When imagining how you can improve your daily life, it’s normal to think big: outfit a new kitchen, redesign the bathroom or extend the loft. But little changes — like giving yourself a future present or creating a “done” list — can go a long way too. Check out these suggestions for more happiness right......
7 Ways to Save on Your Kitchen Remodel (7 photos)
When you’re investing in a home remodeling project, you want to make sure the results not only please you but add value to your home and save you money. Never is that more true than in a kitchen remodel, where costs can add up quickly. To keep expenses in line and still get the kitchen of your dreams,......
7 Ways to Encourage Clients to Pay on Time (7 photos)
If you’re finding it difficult to get your customers to pay invoices on time, it’s worth adopting a few simple tricks. We asked renovation professionals on Houzz to share the strategies they use to encourage their clients to stay on track with payments....
Secluded Wellness Retreat Nestled in the Woods (8 photos)
A few years after buying their home in Cohasset, Massachusetts, this outdoor-loving family of five was ready to transform their backyard into a wellness retreat where they could gather and warm up after one of their favorite activities: cold plunges in the nearby Atlantic Ocean. They hired landscape......
Before and After: 4 Lively Yards Perfect for Late-Summer Hosting (12 photos)
Whether you have vacation time still to come or you squeeze in fun on the weekends, these four backyard makeovers — including one where the homeowners found their pro on Houzz — offer plenty of inspiration for making the most of your outdoor space on lingering warm days. Pools feature strongly, of course,......
How to Create a Joyful, Clutter-Free Bedroom (9 photos)
Imagine walking into your bedroom and seeing clear, clean surfaces. The bedcovers are smooth and inviting, the pillows are plumped, and on your nightstand is nothing but a vase of fresh flowers, a candle, a cup of herbal tea and your journal and pen. Any clothing has been easily put away because it fits......
4 Proven Ways to Help Clients Understand Your Pricing (5 photos)
A client’s budget and their perception of the value your firm offers can have a huge impact on whether they hire you — and it can affect your professional relationship as the project progresses. That’s why it pays to follow these simple steps from professionals on Houzz to make sure your customers have......