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The owner of this apartment was looking for a designer on Houzz and narrowed her search to professionals with colorful projects in their portfolios. The designer she eventually selected, Ekaterin...

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There are some fundamental areas of the home where it makes sense to invest more on certain pieces — or to hold back in lieu of something more rewarding. To help you create a balanced decor bud...

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If you’re considering adding a tree to your landscape this spring, take a look at these top-performing flowering varieties recommended by landscape architects and designers across the country. ...

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“We didn’t want to create something that really stood out,” says Ellen Sacks-Jones, the architect who designed this beautiful outbuilding at the end of her clients’ property. It was impor...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/contemporary-backyard-cottage-in-a-soft-naturalistic-garden-stsetivw-vs~146921341/

To celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8), we asked nine female architects around the world the same two questions: How have attitudes toward you as a woman in architecture changed over ...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/9-architects-reflect-on-being-a-woman-in-architecture-stsetivw-vs~146880291/

If you’ve got a compact bathroom and want the freedom of being able to take a bath or a shower, you really have only one option: a shower-tub combo. It’s an especially good solution for a sec...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/new-this-week-6-bold-bathrooms-with-a-shower-tub-stsetivw-vs~146961798/

In this episode of Houzz TV Live, architect Sophie Nguyen gives a virtual tour of several spaces in her London home and talks about how she uses vibrant colors in architectural features...

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With the first day of spring just around the corner, many of us are eager to jump into the new season. There may still be snow on the ground where you live — in which case, save this list for l...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/8-tips-to-get-your-early-spring-garden-ready-for-the-season-stsetivw-vs~105358030/

Designer Lisa Rossman describes the previous kitchen in this Orange County, California, home as a blank slate that was calling out for some color and life. The young couple who purchased the home...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/kitchen-of-the-week-green-and-earth-tones-nod-to-nature-stsetivw-vs~145234565/

If you watched the popular Netflix series following Marie Kondo as she guides clients through decluttering and organizing their homes, you probably already have a good idea of the benefits of par...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/7-things-that-stand-in-the-way-of-having-an-organized-home-stsetivw-vs~121067747/

It’s no surprise that 2020 changed how many homeowners think about and use their homes. And product manufacturers took note, as evident in new features for kitchen and laundry appliances that d...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/6-trends-in-kitchen-and-laundry-appliances-for-2021-stsetivw-vs~145822885/

Wondering if it’s time to hire a general contractor? These pros are experts at managing all aspects of a project, including applying for building permits, hiring subcontractors, overseeing wor...

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The master bathroom in Ken and Nikki Gill’s two-level suburban Dallas home was complicated. The dark and dated 240-square-foot space had a busy layout with two single-sink vanities on different...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/bathroom-of-the-week-streamlined-layout-with-a-soothing-spa-feel-stsetivw-vs~145713782/

An outdoor bar or counter can provide the extra space you need to make your outdoor living and entertaining better, whether it’s a true bar setting — with space for drinks, a sink, a refrige...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/what-to-know-about-adding-an-outdoor-bar-or-counter-stsetivw-vs~145700407/

With the average major kitchen overhaul costing homeowners tens of thousands of dollars, it’s no wonder that 85% of homeowners renovating their kitchens turn to a professional for help in ensu...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/everything-you-need-to-know-about-working-with-a-kitchen-designer-stsetivw-vs~113604216/

As open-plan living becomes increasingly popular, it’s no surprise that the concept has extended to the bathroom. For homeowners seeking a serene retreat that feels like a visit to a spa, wet-r...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/is-a-wet-room-right-for-you-stsetivw-vs~143996308/

Like many aspects of home design, tile trends for 2021 are tending to reflect the particular challenges of 2020. Tile companies appear to be telegraphing the public’s desire for serenity and we...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/3-tile-trends-emerging-in-2021-stsetivw-vs~146267777/

The first official day of spring is March 20. So whether there’s still snow on the ground or flowers in bloom, you can rest assured that nicer weather is on its way. Usher in the new season wi...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/to-dos-your-march-home-checklist-stsetivw-vs~60678629/

We recently took a tour of the beautiful gardens at landscape designer Jay Sifford’s North Carolina mountain house. And it left Houzz readers eager to get a peek inside the house...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/houzz-tour-see-a-landscape-designers-mountain-cabin-stsetivw-vs~146228028/

The rose world is vast, with new and improved varieties arriving every year. With so many beautiful blooms to choose from, how do you know which rose is best for your garden and will deliver the...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/9-roses-that-landscape-designers-love-stsetivw-vs~130786143/

Like a canvas is to an artist, so a countertop is to the home chef. It’s a workspace that requires proper lighting to create a safe, functional and comfortable environment. If you’re remodeli...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/how-to-properly-light-your-kitchen-counters-stsetivw-vs~117403233/

A couple who had recently relocated from the Pacific Northwest to Austin, Texas, wanted an outdoor extension of their living space where they could enjoy the warm weather year-round — with a po...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/yard-of-the-week-midcentury-inspired-lounge-for-relaxing-stsetivw-vs~145815336/

Whether you’re in a rush to get a lunch made or dinner on the table, an overstuffed fridge can really slow you down. A well-organized fridge, on the other hand, can help food stay fresh longer...

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There are plenty of reasons to take a design leap in a powder room. For one, a little bit of feature tile or wallpaper goes a long way in these small spaces, so a bold design approach won’t br...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/new-this-week-8-bold-powder-rooms-stsetivw-vs~146616516/

In this video, Houzz senior editor Mitchell Parker highlights kitchen and bathroom trends from products that debuted during KBIS 2021. Find out what’s new in engineered countertops, touchless ...

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Whether you’re shopping for furnishings or sharing your ideas with a designer , knowing which style resonates with you can be a big help. Read on for the need-to-know details about 12 popular s...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/your-guide-to-12-popular-decorating-styles-stsetivw-vs~123846244/

“Coastal” can bring to mind a blue-and-white color palette and seashells. But in this Northern California kitchen, interior designer Katelyn Gilmour evoked the seashore in a different way. Du...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/kitchen-of-the-week-earthy-coastal-palette-in-a-new-design-stsetivw-vs~145782957/

For gardeners, poring over the pages of a seed catalog can be a feast for the eyes. Whether it’s heirloom crookneck squash or ‘Green Zebra’ tomatoes, the seed varieties available to home ga...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/8-surefire-vegetables-and-herbs-for-beginning-gardeners-stsetivw-vs~60845179/

This Seattle family of four had outgrown the second-floor bathroom in its 1920s home. So the homeowners called Jackson Design Build, which had designed and executed their kitchen remodel, for som...

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Wondering if it’s time to hire a landscape contractor? These pros are experts at managing all aspects of an outdoor project, including hiring subcontractors and overseeing work, keeping the wor...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/10-times-to-hire-a-landscape-contractor-stsetivw-vs~117873000/