Bold Contrast and English Style Refresh a Dated Kitchen (14 photos)
When these parents of two bought a Colonial home in Bethesda, Maryland, they knew the dated kitchen would have to be remodeled as soon as possible. Architectural designer Talha Gursoy helped them create a space that honors the home’s traditional architecture while capturing the English kitchen aesthetic......
Pros Adjust Rates and Project Vetting to Protect Profit Margins (3 photos)
The Q3 2026 U.S. Houzz Pro Industry Barometer survey of nearly 1,000 residential construction, architecture and design firms reveals a wave of renewed confidence heading into the third quarter of 2026. Construction firms expect business activity to rise over the next quarter due to an uptick in......
Pros Maintain Optimism Heading Into Q3 Despite Ongoing Pressures (14 photos)
Residential construction and design professionals are entering the third quarter of 2026 with optimism despite ongoing economic pressures and mixed quarterly results, according to the just-released Q3 2026 U.S. Houzz Pro Industry Renovation Barometer. Construction firms report......
Simple Pleasures: The Art of Lounging at Home (12 photos)
Resting, loafing, lounging, daydreaming. Whatever you call it, do you do enough of it? If not, I heartily recommend that you begin. It’s impossible to keep up a constant stream of work and activity — we all need time to slow down. Downtime is often when our best ideas percolate, and it gives......
Plain Primary Bathroom Transformed Into a Warm Retreat (13 photos)
A couple with a new baby needed the primary bath of their Los Angeles home to be a lot more functional. A friend recommended The Warren Interior Design Studio, and the couple hired the firm to redo the primary bathroom and bedroom. “The original bathroom was an unpermitted addition by the previous owner,......
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Photographing a Project (5 photos)
When remodeling their homes, clients base many of their decisions on how the finished space will look. That’s why images are key for communicating your work to potential leads, and it’s also one of the best ways to boost your profile on Houzz. Avoid these common mistakes to ensure your project photographs......
10 Keys to a Well-Functioning House (10 photos)
The design of a house can have a profound effect on how we feel, but we often attribute this to aesthetics. In fact, it’s about so much more. Good design should enhance our experience of a space, and the way a room looks is almost the icing on the cake. Here are 10 key tips for achieving......
The 10 Most Popular New Kitchens Right Now (10 photos)
This Trending Now story features the most-saved kitchen photos uploaded to Houzz between March 15 and June 15, 2026Planning a kitchen remodel often starts with gathering inspiration. To help fuel your next project,......
The Top 10 New Exteriors Right Now (10 photos)
This Trending Now story features the most-saved exterior photos uploaded to Houzz between March 15 and June 15, 2026.Whether highlighting a single-gabled farmhouse or a grand French chateau, this countdown of the 10 most popular exterior photos recently uploaded to Houzz showcase......