Kitchen of the Week: Bright and Open in White, Wood and Green (10 photos)
With three energetic boys, these Georgia homeowners wanted a more open, functional layout to replace their aging kitchen and closed-off dining room. The husband, a skilled general contractor, was comfortable doing the construction work; the wife had plenty of creative ideas. But the couple......
Before and After: 4 Bathrooms With Fabulous Floating Vanities (8 photos)
Floating vanities help create a lighter, more open feel — especially in tighter spaces. They also make cleaning easier and add a sleek, modern touch. In the four California bathrooms below, designers used floating vanities to enhance both form and function. Take a look for inspiration on......
10 Ways to Refresh Your Patio (10 photos)
Refreshing your patio with new furniture, decor or color automatically brightens the space and draws you into it. The good news is that giving your existing patio an upgrade doesn’t need to take a whole lot of time or money. Instead, you can tackle many updates in a day or a weekend,......
7 Questions to Consider Before Planning a Kitchen Remodel (7 photos)
If you’re planning a new kitchen, a designer can help you make the most of the space to ensure the room works perfectly for you. But what are the key questions to think about before you hire your kitchen professional? We asked three experts to share the top things to consider before your first meeting.......
Bathroom of the Week: A Stylish Wet Room Built for Aging in Place (10 photos)
After raising their daughter, a California couple shifted focus to caring for the wife’s elderly mother in their late-1970s home. To make the space safer and more functional, they prioritized updating their outdated primary bathroom, which had a cramped vanity and a hazardous step-up shower......
8 Ways to Keep Your Business Running Smoothly When You’re Away (10 photos)
We all know how important it is to step away from work every now and then — not just for your mental and physical well-being, but also to gain some perspective on how you’re doing things. But when you’re an architect, designer, builder or contractor running your own business, the idea of taking a break......
The 10 Most Popular New Laundry Rooms Right Now (10 photos)
This Trending Now story features the most-saved laundry room photos uploaded to Houzz between March 15 and June 15, 2025.Designing for function and order shape the top 10 laundry rooms on Houzz right now. Thoughtful features like built-in drying racks, hanging rods, ironing board......
To-Dos: Your July Home Checklist (12 photos)
Fireworks, swimming and clambakes. With summer in full swing, the month of July can seem to zip by. Make the most of your month with these to-dos....
10 Outdoor Pavilions for Savoring Summer (10 photos)
With its solid roof, a pavilion offers more protection from sun and rain than a pergola typically does. It’s usually larger too, meaning more space for lounging, noshing and sometimes even cooking. Here you’ll see just how designers decked out both freestanding and attached pavilions to make them eminently......