Screened-In Porch With Woodland Views Bridges the Seasons (13 photos)
A family of four loved spending time on the deck and lawn of their Chaska, Minnesota, home, which backs up to a beautiful stretch of woods. However, at certain times of day, mosquitoes often brought an abrupt end to outdoor time. When the homeowners decided to add a screened-in porch, they called husband-and-wife......
How to Clean Your Outdoor Furniture and Soft Furnishings (9 photos)
With warmer weather on the way, now’s the perfect time to freshen up your outdoor spaces so you can enjoy your yard all season long. In this guide, you’ll learn how to clean different types of outdoor furniture, as well as cushions, rugs and umbrellas. Start with the simplest cleaning methods and work......
The 10 Most Popular New Laundry Rooms So Far in 2026 (10 photos)
This Trending Now story features the most-saved laundry room photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2025, and March 15, 2026.This countdown of the top new laundry rooms uploaded to Houzz so far in 2026 highlights how thoughtful design can elevate one of the home’s......
8 Ways to Make Your Bathroom Feel Like a Spa (8 photos)
Spa-style bathrooms have become hugely popular, with many of us eager to create a nurturing haven in our homes. If you want to elevate your bathroom beyond the purely functional, check out these eight ideas for making it feel cozy, tranquil and indulgent....
Narrow Kitchen Goes From Dark and Cramped to Bright and Breezy (13 photos)
After buying a townhome in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, these parents of two young children hired Habitar Design for a full remodel. In the 165-square-foot kitchen, dark cabinetry and limited storage made the narrow......
8 Home Remodeling Trends to Watch in 2026 (17 photos)
Home renovation activity held steady in 2025 as more than half of U.S. homeowners undertook projects and median spend held at $20,000, according to the just-released 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study. High-end renovations gained ground, underscoring ongoing demand even as some homeowners grow......
Spa-Like Wet Room Transforms a Tight ’70s Bathroom (6 photos)
Set in a 1978 home in Santa Cruz, California, this primary bathroom felt dated and cramped for a couple with two school-aged kids. Glass-block windows dimmed the space, beige tile covered nearly every surface and a tight layout squeezed the shower beside a bulky built-in tub. Separate vanities......
10 Ways to Design a Kitchen for Aging in Place (17 photos)
Maybe you’ve found the house you want to grow old in. Perhaps you foresee your elderly parents moving in with you one day. Or maybe you require wheelchair accessibility. When you’re designing a kitchen with these needs in mind, the following 10 tips will help make it safer and easier to navigate....
5 Ways to Attract the Clients and Projects You Want (5 photos)
As a design or remodeling professional, you reach a point where you know which types of projects and clients energize and inspire you and will lead to a successful outcome for all parties. If you’re lucky (and strategic), eventually all your projects and clients......