Kitchen With a Light and Cozy Lake Cabin Feel (15 photos)
Conceived as a gathering place for family and friends, this lake cabin in Northern California was redesigned around a kitchen built for entertaining. “She is the hostess with the mostest,” interior designer Wendy Glaister says of......
13 Outdoor Spaces That Beautifully Integrate a Hot Tub (13 photos)
There’s something extra special about soaking in an outdoor hot tub, thanks to the refreshing open air, an eyeful of endless sky and perhaps the comforting rustling of nearby trees. And when you integrate a spa so it feels like a thoughtful design element, as the......
Before and After: 5 Bathroom Makeovers Bring Spa Style Home (13 photos)
If you’ve ever wished you could visit a four-star spa without leaving home, this one’s for you. These designers removed blocky tubs, rethought awkward layouts and brought in elements such as steam showers, wet rooms and even a sauna and a cold plunge to give the homeowners an upscale spa experience they......
Homeowners Committed to Remodeling Plans in 2026 (16 photos)
Homeowner remodeling plans remain strong despite an uncertain economy, according to the 2026 U.S. Houzz Renovation Plans Report. More than 9 in 10 U.S. homeowners say they plan to move forward with......
Classic Lake House With Playful Surprises (34 photos)
When designing a new lakeside home for repeat clients, Jean Rehkamp Larson of award-winning Minnesota firm Rehkamp Larson Architects sought to capture the grace and symmetry of an old house while ensuring all the comforts of modern living. Collaborating closely with colleague Angela Taffe Wingate, the......
15 Outdoor Lighting Ideas That Set the Mood for Entertaining (15 photos)
An outdoor space — whether a yard, patio or deck — is high on many homeowners’ entertaining wish lists. Whether you like to have a crowd over for cocktails, a few friends for dinner or a small gathering for drinks around a fire pit, the right lighting helps extend outdoor enjoyment after sundown.Solar-powered,......
7 Tips to Help You Start a Digital Declutter (11 photos)
When your physical space is disorganized, it can be hard to find things or even remember what you have. The same is true if your digital files, photos, apps and emails are so messy that you can’t find what you need when you need it. Read on for basic tips to start your digital decluttering process....
10 New Kitchen and Bath Product Trends to Watch in 2026 (25 photos)
The 2026 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Orlando, Florida, was a whirlwind of innovation, style and scale. Held Feb. 17 to 19, KBIS and the International Builders’ Show (IBS) jointly created Design & Construction Week. With 117,000 registrants navigating almost......
10 Decluttering Projects You Can Do in 30 Minutes or Less (11 photos)
Facing a cluttered space can feel disheartening — who has the time (or frankly, the desire) to spend all day clearing clutter? But the thing is, making progress toward a clean, clutter-free space doesn’t have to be something you devote an entire day to. Instead, by carving out bite-size chunks......