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There’s been a move away from lawns in residential landscapes, particularly traditional manicured grass, as the focus has been shifting to outdoor spaces that are more attractive to wildlife and require less water and resources. Many of us, though, have exactly this kind of centerpiece in our yards....
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This Chapel Hill, North Carolina, couple had lived in several homes they had remodeled over the years. But when they reached the point of creating their forever home, they decided to start fresh with a new build. “This was their opportunity to start from scratch,” says their interior designer, Daniel...
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The 62nd edition of Milan‘s annual furniture trade fair, the Salone del Mobile — a hub of experimentation and fusion — brought together more than 185 brands and 1,950 exhibitors from 35 countries. The trends we‘ve been seeing over recent months were cemented and developed....
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With the weather warming up, now’s the time to look at ways to revitalize your home. Here are 10 projects to get your home in shape for summer and create year-round comfort.
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Planting a tree is a big investment in your landscape — but one that can have large payoffs, from beautifying your yard and enhancing curb appeal to shading your home and helping cut energy use. With the 10 native trees profiled here, the benefits are even greater. As these trees have evolved in the...
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Celebrating the past doesn’t have to mean taking a full-blown time machine trip. The designers of these kitchens beautifully blended eras and style genres to create looks that feel vintage yet have a modern sensibility. Moreover, each one has a distinct style, from cozily nostalgic to luxuriously chic....
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Chemical-based cleaning products have drawbacks: They’re pricey, they could trigger health issues and their manufacture, use and disposal can harm the environment. So when you’re cleaning your home, why not consider these effective all-natural cleaning alternatives?
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Many people are ready to make their yards more earth-friendly but aren’t sure where to start. Others might be tackling a barren plot or a complete landscape renovation and would like to incorporate sustainability into their new design. The great thing is, earth friendliness in a garden...
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The occasional glimpse of a hummingbird or butterfly stopping by for a drink is one of the many reasons people enjoy a garden in flower. But what if you have little or no room to plant a garden, let alone one that attracts butterflies or hummingbirds? Even if your garden space is limited to a...
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Wood cabinets can do a lot for a kitchen. They add warmth, texture and a natural element. Plus, as some designers note, wood is a good low-maintenance option because it tends to hold up better than paint. Here, design and remodeling pros share the details in four kitchens that feature beautiful wood...
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Whether it’s individualized storage spaces or clever details that will speed up your family’s morning routine, here are five features that pros say will help you get more from a shared bathroom. If you’re planning to remodel a family bathroom, read on.
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As a commercial airline captain and dad to 15-year-old daughter Avery, Wes Headrick keeps a busy schedule. So when he gets to spend time at home in his Seattle Craftsman-style bungalow, he likes to relax with friends. But his dark, closed-off kitchen with a small island didn’t make entertaining easy....
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This Trending Now story features the most-saved bedroom photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2023, and March 15, 2024.A calm and serene bedroom is the goal of many homeowners. Whether you favor layers of light neutrals or dark and moody tones, you’ll find plenty of inspiring ideas...
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Architect, contractor, interior designer, landscape designer — who’s the right home professional for your project? Whether you’re remodeling, building, decorating or landscaping, this guide is a good place to start to find out. Browse this list of home professionals to learn more about what they do and...
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When these Ontario, Canada, homeowners received news that their toddler daughter had a condition that could affect her mobility in the future, they sprang into action. To find local design pros that could get their ranch house wheelchair-ready, they looked to Houzz. They found Brittany Zazula and Ben...
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Have you ever sat in your favorite chair and looked out the window, only to see streaks and smears? Or looked out the kitchen window, only to see a community of spiders and bugs all over your screens? Windows can be a challenge to clean. But here are tips, tricks and tools to help you clean your windows...
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This Trending Now story features the most-saved entry photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2023, and March 15, 2024.Sometimes a home entry needs to make a good first impression on guests. Other times, such as with a side entry, it needs to handle shoes, bags, coats, keys...
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The backsplash above a range or cooktop is primarily for protecting the wall from food splatter and grease. But it can make a big style statement too. One way to accomplish that is to give it a striking shape, texture, color or pattern that distinguishes it from the surrounding material. In this collection...
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This couple, parents of an infant and with another child on the way, were living in a 1,000-square-foot house in Austin, Texas, that was bursting at the seams. During the early stages of an addition design, architect Sharon George walked through the house with them to find out what was working and what...
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Take your landscape to the next level with features that echo those at luxurious vacation destinations. In the following four outdoor makeovers, landscape pros — including one found on Houzz — added spaces for playing, entertaining and gathering that encourage family and friends to head outside and stay...
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This Trending Now story features the most-saved home office photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2023, and March 15, 2024.Style, comfort and outdoor views figure prominently in this countdown of the most-saved home office photos uploaded to Houzz so far this year. You’ll...
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This Trending Now story features the most-saved bathroom photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2023, and March 15, 2024.Designers use a range of strategies to add style and function to a bathroom, and you’ll find many of them in this countdown of the most-saved...
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When you’re planning a new kitchen, the layout is, of course, key to making the space work efficiently. But there are other things to think about. Take a look at this checklist to ensure that you tick off seven essential elements of a well-designed space.
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The thought of spring cleaning can be as entrancing as a fairy tale — but getting through a giant list of tasks while having a busy life can be just as unrealistic as a cheerful Snow White twirling about in the forest, with birds tweeting and...
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This Canadian family’s main residence in Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, is very modern. In order to make it that way, they had looked to Houzz for an interior designer, found Andrea Rodman and hired her to give it that style. But for their vacation home on nearby Shawnigan Lake, they...
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Home remodeling and design professionals continue to be mildly optimistic in the second quarter of 2024, with more firms anticipating an increase in business activity than a decrease. This follows a reduction in business activity in the...
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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, boots) — the entry is easily one of the most visible yet clutter-prone areas of the home. In...
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In this small bathroom, more is more. The Portland, Oregon, space measures only about 40 square feet, but the woman who uses it didn’t let that stop her from going big and bold with style. “Our client wanted the bathroom to be happy, fun, beautiful and ‘kind-of old-timey,’ which we took to mean traditional,”...
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When you’re planning a kitchen remodel, an important early step is to determine your project’s scope of work. Find out what scope of work is and how you can decide what yours will be. Then find the right pros for your project.
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This Trending Now story features the most-saved living room photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2023, and March 15, 2024.If you’re planning to remodel or redecorate a living room or family room, you’re probably thinking about color schemes, furniture arrangements and...