How to Create a Joyful, Clutter-Free Entry (10 photos)
As the space that offers visitors their first (hopefully positive!) impression of your home and acts as a way station for all sorts of gear — from small (keys, phone) to bulky (coats, bags, boots) — the entry is easily one of the most visible yet clutter-prone areas of the home. In......
Before and After: 4 Inviting Kitchens in 165 to 225 Square Feet (12 photos)
Kitchens measuring 165 to 225 square feet hit a Goldilocks sweet spot: large enough to accommodate generous storage, ample work surfaces and sought-after features, yet compact enough to feel efficient and easy to navigate. In these four before-and-after makeovers, design and remodeling pros......
12 Outdoor Living Standouts From Spring’s Top Furniture Markets (12 photos)
This spring’s International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) and High Point Market trade events showcased a wave of fresh thinking in outdoor design, with innovative materials, refined craftsmanship and modern forms bringing new options for patios, decks, balconies and beyond. Sustainability, advanced......
10 Fun Outdoor Projects and Activities to Fill Summer Days (14 photos)
Check out these outdoor projects the whole family can enjoy, ranging from easy projects like starting seeds or creating a mini fairy garden, to more involved ones such as turning a stock tank into a raised bed. The activities are listed roughly in age-group order — starting with projects appropriate......
The 4 Stages of a Remodel: The Honeymoon Phase (4 photos)
As with anything in life, a remodeling project can come with its ups and downs. Certain phases seem to go a mile a minute, while others feel like they’ve lasted a lifetime and a half, all while it looks as though nothing is being completed. Fear not — this is pretty typical. And, while every project......
6 Pro Tips for Managing Conflict on the Job (6 photos)
Whether it’s a misunderstanding with a customer or a disagreement with a team member, challenging situations are part of running a business. Of course, the best solution is to prevent them from happening in the first place. But if they do occur, the key is to resolve them with grace and dignity to ensure......
4 Stylishly Moody New Bedrooms (4 photos)
A moody bedroom can create a sense of comfort, intimacy and escape that’s hard to achieve with a lighter palette. Deep colors, rich materials and layered textures help envelop a space while adding character and sophistication. In these four bedrooms, designers share how they used dark hues,......
Kitchen Opens Up to a Sunroom for Casual Entertaining (16 photos)
These Austin, Texas, homeowners love to entertain, but their closed-off kitchen wasn’t supporting the casual gatherings they enjoy hosting. They hired Etch Design Studio, which uses Houzz Pro, and Skelly Build to open the kitchen to the adjacent sunroom and create a layout better suited to the way they......
10 Beautiful Bathroom Vanities in Warm Wood (10 photos)
A wood vanity can do more than provide storage. It can warm up a palette of hard surfaces, introduce natural texture and set the tone for an entire bathroom. In the 10 spaces featured here, designers use wood vanities in a range of species, finishes and styles to create looks that feel fresh......