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Designer Michele Merz has designed a lot of kitchens for clients over the years. But after 15 years of cooking, entertaining and living in her own kitchen, she was ready to give the traditional-s...

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Whether you’re looking to splurge on a loved one or need a small but thoughtful gift for that cozy-loving friend or co-worker, this guide is a good place to start your search. With 10 crowd-pl...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/10-holiday-gift-ideas-to-help-make-home-a-little-cozier-stsetivw-vs~128577138/

Fireplaces are a wonderful asset in any home, especially this time of year. But when different looks fall out of favor or don’t suit a homeowner’s personal style, they can be an eyesore. Thes...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/before-and-after-six-dramatic-fireplace-makeovers-stsetivw-vs~142678292/

In this episode of Houzz TV Live, editor Annie Thornton talks with Rick Spence about how to create a festive, welcoming entryway or front porch to carry you through the holiday season. Thornton ...

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The homeowner who uses this bathroom enjoys the design and remodeling process, and she was ready to embark on a full bathroom remodel when she visited The Kitchen Studio’s showroom in West Ches...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/bathroom-of-the-week-bright-and-airy-design-for-a-busy-mom-stsetivw-vs~142923331/

As a professional home organizer, a big (and fun) part of my job is finding the right storage solutions for my clients. Storage must be convenient and appropriate, so that items are accessible as...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/5-storage-container-materials-to-consider-for-sustainability-stsetivw-vs~141850289/

Maybe it’s because I spent several years living in Texas, but I tend to think bigger is often better. This is especially true when it comes to my kitchen sink. I prefer a wide sink for the ampl...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/how-to-choose-the-right-depth-for-your-kitchen-sink-stsetivw-vs~15577548/

Many people are making the most of their homes today by finding ways to improve their outdoor living spaces — bringing loungeworthy seating, entertainment elements and cooking and dining into ...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/before-and-after-5-patios-that-celebrate-outdoor-living-stsetivw-vs~141246074/

Introducing a new pattern to a space adds a lot of life, energy and personality in a way a solid color rarely can. But why restrict yourself to playing with just one pattern? Combining two or mor...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/how-to-mix-patterns-like-a-pro-stsetivw-vs~85035229/

Colder weather and shorter days tend to make us feel like hunkering down indoors, but a dose of fresh air can be just what we need this season. Whether you’re looking for ways to get your famil...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/10-ways-to-enjoy-your-yard-more-this-holiday-season-stsetivw-vs~96745026/

Since the dawn of civilization, gathering around a fire has been a way to keep bodies warm and spirits high. The following 20 fireplaces span the style spectrum but provide a sense of comfort tha...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/20-feel-good-fireplaces-to-warm-your-spirit-stsetivw-vs~142835800/

Architect Betti Sperandeo transformed this 1939 apartment in Milan, Italy, into a “pictorial project” for her sister’s family, employing a clever and measured use of color to imbue the spac...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/colorful-milan-apartment-inspired-by-le-corbusier-stsetivw-vs~142829142/

Stalwart shrubs like boxwood, dwarf conifers and cotoneaster can happily live in good-sized containers for years, providing year-round interest and cutting down on the need to repot from season t...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/top-cold-hardy-evergreens-for-container-gardens-stsetivw-vs~128982228/

It’s safe to say that the holidays are going to look different this year. And though our gatherings are likely to be smaller and may involve more video screens than ever before, there’s still...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/how-to-have-a-fun-and-festive-holiday-this-year-stsetivw-vs~143053630/

When you’re planning a remodel, there is plenty to think about . But one thing that might not be on your radar is your level of interaction with the process and, by extension, with the pros inv...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/are-you-a-manager-micromanager-or-hands-off-remodeler-stsetivw-vs~119632048/

A TV often poses a significant design challenge for design pros and family members. Should it be the focal point or a secondary element? Should it hang up high, down low or off to the side? Here,...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/new-this-week-6-fresh-family-rooms-that-feature-a-tv-stsetivw-vs~142896614/

In this episode of Houzz TV Live, designer Amy Elbaum of AE Design gives a virtual tour of the open-plan great room in her recently renovated 1960s ranch home in Sherman Oaks, California. In th...

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We all have friends or family members who live in tidy, well-kept homes despite having full, busy lives. No matter what the occasion, nothing appears to be out of place. You might wonder how see...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/8-secrets-of-people-with-beautifully-organized-homes-stsetivw-vs~125262964/

Bryan and Heather Kurey looked at their dysfunctional kitchen and considered moving into a new home. The aging oak cabinets, oversize breakfast area and lack of countertops didn’t create a welc...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/kitchen-of-the-week-light-and-airy-with-a-bright-backsplash-stsetivw-vs~142606318/

There is a certain squirrel-like pleasure in stocking up for cold weather — and potential power outages — from the regular essentials, like flashlights and warm socks, to the fun essentials, ...

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For me, there’s no better way to relax than with an evening soak. When my husband and I remodeled our starter house, I made sure to have a small jetted tub installed in an alcove in our master...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/should-you-get-a-freestanding-or-built-in-bathtub-stsetivw-vs~132540020/

Summer and fall containers probably are winding down as winter approaches, but that doesn’t mean you need to put your container gardens away for winter. Some plants will need to be removed, whi...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/7-ways-to-get-your-container-garden-ready-for-winter-stsetivw-vs~113763591/

A pair of faucets. Loads of storage. And plenty of counter space. When it comes to double vanities, there’s a lot to love. Check out the before-and-after photos of these four bathroom remodels ...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/before-and-after-4-bathrooms-with-dashing-double-vanities-stsetivw-vs~142604187/

Whether you’re setting up your kitchen for the first time, downsizing or just aiming to simplify your life with a more minimalist kitchen setup, this guide is a good place to begin. If you own...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/jump-start-your-kitchen-with-these-minimalist-essentials-stsetivw-vs~94781594/

It’s rarely anyone’s favorite job, but dusting will always sit at the top of any domestic cleaning to-do list. That’s because, with so much dust in the environment, it builds up on surface...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/how-to-dust-your-home-the-right-way-stsetivw-vs~75791364/

When these Washington, D.C., homeowners were planning a new landscape with landscape architect Ryan Moody, it became clear that their tired old garage would be an eyesore in the garden. But they ...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/reimagined-landscape-inspires-a-dramatic-garage-conversion-stsetivw-vs~142631955/

Your kitchen sink configuration is partly an aesthetic issue. Some prefer the simple, clean lines of a single-bowl sink, for example, while others like a more dynamic workstation. But you should ...

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Good lighting can help us look better, feel better and even live better at home. Therefore, common lighting mistakes, if left unchecked, may end up stealing comfort and joy from your home. Here a...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/5-common-lighting-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them-stsetivw-vs~122760661/

High up in a slim tower just north of Miami, this family of four found its forever home. While some of the existing finishes in the new building were beautiful, the owners hired the team at DKOR ...

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/chic-and-comfortable-florida-condo-with-ocean-views-stsetivw-vs~141999572/

Over the years, we’ve asked Houzz readers to show us their Thanksgiving tablescapes, and the community has shared an array of beautiful, creative designs. Though gatherings are likely to be sm...

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