A kitchen backsplash has a practical purpose in providing an easy-to-clean surface that protects against splashes and splatters. But the often large, vertical surface also presents an opportunity...
Bathrooms are often the smallest rooms in the house, yet remodeling them usually involves almost every trade, from plumbers to tilers and painters to plasterers. There are so many people to mana...
East meets West, industrial meets earthy, cool meets warm — all these contrasts ultimately resulted in a style that interior designer Linette Dai calls urban glam. In the kitchen of this new bu...
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A New York City couple bought this 18th-century farmhouse upstate in Dutchess County about 25 years ago as a weekend home and hired interior designer Paul Stuart Rankin to help them put it togeth...
Blue is an exterior color that works well for a variety of architectural styles. Whether it’s a dark, moody shade of navy, a light, coastal-inspired hue or something in between, there’s a blu...
When Mom comes over, you want to ensure your home is looking its best. So in preparation for having her mom move into their updated in-law suite, this homeowner and her husband set out to make th...
If you want to see the new furniture and lighting designs coming soon to yards, patios and poolsides near you, a great place to look is the trade-only High Point Market in North Carolina. One big...
When a kitchen feels cluttered and chaotic, chances are a lack of proper cabinet storage is to blame. Luckily there are numerous impressive and helpful storage solutions out there. From cabinet r...
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It’s one of the most-used rooms in the house, so the kitchen needs to pack in a lot of style and functionality. Hiring a kitchen designer could well be worth the cost to get things right. Wonde...
Natural materials and thoughtful design let this family home in the hills near Austin, Texas, blend in with its woodsy landscape. Despite its rural feel, the modern home has a near-urban location...
Maintaining a Zen-like space is about much more than style. It’s about cultivating a peaceful place where each object has a reason for being present, whether for its beauty, utility or both. He...
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Once a raw, open field, the property surrounding this new home in Northern California wine country is now an exuberant landscape full of edible gardens, with views to vineyards and the hills of S...
A home bar doesn’t need to rival your local tavern or cocktail lounge in size. Even a compact beverage station can elevate your ability to entertain at home. Here, designers share the features ...
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Spa-style bathrooms have become hugely popular, with many of us eager to create a nurturing haven in our homes. If you want to elevate your bathroom beyond the purely functional, check out these ...
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It’s tough to think about removing an existing pantry, but in the case of this Canadian kitchen, it was a no-brainer for interior designer Aniko Nicholson. Getting rid of the pantry’s awkward...
In the world of indoor lighting, natural influences and materials, retro references and oversize forms have all been on trend in recent seasons, and integrated LEDs and rechargeable, portable la...
Whether it’s a cool, warm or neutral tone, gray is an exterior color that works well for a wide range of house styles. Gray can help modernize traditional homes, highlight architectural details...
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These young parents of three kids loved the location of their Queen Creek, Arizona, home. Its aesthetics? Not so much. The basic colors and finishes — beige floor tile, standard brown cabinets,...
With art projects, fort building, tea parties and bedtime stories, kids are busy all day, every day — and their rooms usually have the clutter to prove it! In this series, we’re approaching e...
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Integrated coffee and beverage stations are a popular feature for kitchens. These drink hubs keep supplies readily available to family members and guests so they can fix a coffee or cocktail with...
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Some architectural details and finishes in old houses are merely vestigial, such as servant buttons and coal doors. But those we’ve gathered here continue to be beautiful and, in many cases, pr...
Tired of the dated look and feel of their Overland Park, Kansas, home, this couple hired designer Stephanie...
Sure, backyard terraces are practical. They can help prevent rainwater runoff and erosion and can turn an unusable slope into an accessible retreat. But terraces and other multilevel design eleme...
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When it came to finding inspiration for the landscape around this Fox Point, Wisconsin, home, landscape designer James Drzewiecki looked to the structure’s quintessential midcentury modern arch...
The recent EuroCucina trade event, which merges with the Milan Furniture Fair (Salone del Mobile) every two years, hosted more than 100 exhibitors, 35% from abroad. Lombardini22 designed the pavi...
These days, the term “laundry room” doesn’t do the space justice. Often, a laundry room encompasses so much more than a place for washing and drying clothes. Homeowners lean on these rooms ...
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A vanity is the workstation of a bathroom. Washing, brushing, primping, storing — a lot happens here. So when choosing a bathroom vanity, you want to make sure you’re maximizing its potential...
This retired out-of-state couple moved to Spring Hill, Florida, to enjoy their golden years. They found a mid-2000s tract home in a 55-plus community along a golf course that was a perfect fit. B...
With Memorial Day coming up, there is plenty of incentive to get those outdoor spaces ready to enjoy. From scheduling house painting to organizing your outdoor cooking tools, tick these 12 items ...
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What would the essence of your favorite 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 Planner...