Whether you’re doing a quick kitchen makeover or a complete redesign, gathering together inspirational images on a moodboard or in a Houzz ideabook is a very handy way to develop and understan...
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A reimagined garden was the clincher that persuaded this family to stay put instead of moving house. Previously, they had a collection of cherished fish living in a leaky pond, mature shrubs that...
You don’t have to fritter away a fortune on a new bathroom – as part of our Bathroom Planning guide, our experts reveal their shortcuts and insider tips for a beautiful bathing space. Solid-...
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, boo...
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It may seem like a last-minute decision when renovating or redecorating your eating space, but it’s a good idea to factor lighting for your dining table into the early design stages. In most ca...
When this handsome house in Tunbridge Wells was built in the Edwardian period, its large attic, complete with fireplace, was perhaps used as servants’ quarters. By the time interior designer Ni...
From a zingy combination of turquoise and coral and a sophisticated partnership of pink and charcoal to a full-bodied collision between mustard and plum, the pairing of two complementary colours ...
When this small cottage adjacent to their bungalow in Boulder, Colorado, came on the market, the homeowners jumped at the opportunity to expand their property. With two athletic young sons and a ...
Your kitchen needs reconfiguring. Your bedroom storage is a disaster. Your living room layout isn’t working. You want to convert your garage or extend into the loft. All these are individual pr...
From being available for catch-ups to getting products in place on time, there are numerous ways homeowners can create a good relationship with their builders. Here, professionals with years of e...
Shower curtains can be a divisive topic in bathroom design – some love the character they can bring, while others are set on the idea of a screen, feeling it to be the more practical option. An...
“A nice, chunky project,” is how Karen Knox of Making Spaces describes this detached house in Wetherby, West Yorkshire. When she first laid eyes on it, it had a small, impractical kitchen an...
A plot with a steep incline, one big step or lots of smaller ones can feel like a design conundrum, but get a good designer involved and these “challenges” can in fact become opportunities to...
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General furniture trends, such as the rounded forms, natural influences and warm colour palettes that have dominated since the pandemic, develop gradually and can endure for years. At the same ti...
Struggling with drifts of paperwork? Overwhelmed by a messy workspace at the end of each day? Don’t despair. These rules, from fitting plenty of storage to getting a planner and setting standa...
Many people replace their taps and fixtures during a kitchen or bathroom redesign. But while the basic function tends to stay the same – managing the flow of water – innovations in style, col...
For their private bathroom, the couple who own this four-bedroom family home wanted something a little luxurious, but with plenty of practical storage and a roomy shower. The space was designed a...
What would the essence of your favourite music artist look like embodied in a virtual room? That question shaped a fun new project that shows off the capabilities of Houzz Pro’s 3D Floor Planne...
When interior designer Alex Dauley first saw this petite flat in south London, it had been rented out for years; the decor was tired and the layout wasn’t making the most of the space. The ow...
Selecting the right sanitaryware and finishes for your bathroom or en suite can seem daunting when there’s so much choice and variation in price. It’s easy to get bamboozled, but, with any k...
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As we learn more about the importance of protecting wildlife habitats in our outdoor spaces, we’re becoming increasingly aware of the need to build biodiversity and restore and regenerate the s...
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Finding ways to retain plenty of storage and functionality while opening up a space and creating an airy feel takes a talented design eye, and that’s exactly what interior designer Eleni Fantis...
In most rooms in our homes, it makes sense to invest more in certain key pieces and hold back on others where there’s less need for comfort, style or durability. To help you create a balanced d...
The 2024 edition of EuroCucina (16-21 April), which merges with Milan’s Salone del Mobile fair every two years, hosted more than 100 exhibitors (35% from abroad) in a space of 24,000 sq m. The ...
If you’re lucky enough to have earmarked a potential spot in which to create a utility – that dreamy place where the laundry equipment and cleaning stuff that’s cluttering up your kitchen c...
The trend for bare wood kitchens is one we highlighted in our trend predictions for 2024. Cabinets that showcase and celebrate the warmth and grain of wood, in particular dark...
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Interior designer Jaime Dupes works for a firm that specialises in renovating old houses, so she knows a thing or two about returning character to tired interiors. Since old homes often have rela...
From bitty planting and skinny borders to trying to squeeze in a lawn and ignoring the style of your interior, there are several things to avoid when designing a garden to ensure it looks and fee...
Sensitivity to particular sounds is not uncommon. You might have young children and feel sleep-deprived; you could suffer from insomnia; you may have a diagnosed noise sensitivity, such as misoph...
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Want to make your garden look bigger? Avoid these common errors that may be making it look and feel even smaller. From thinking your garden is too wee for a tree to going for the classic rectangl...