Simple Pleasures: The Joy of Fresh Sheets (11 photos)

When you’ve had an especially trying day, there’s nothing quite so restorative as slipping into a freshly made bed. Sinking into crisp sheets, cozy blankets and fluffed-up pillows soothes the spirit and encourages a restful night’s sleep. Here are a few suggestions to make your bed as delightfully comfortable...

Kitchen of the Week: Remodel Respects a Home’s Victorian Style (14 photos)

Most of this San Francisco family’s Victorian home, including its main floor’s triple parlor, was quite grand, but its kitchen was a different story. “Originally, these homes didn’t have kitchens on the main level. In this one, it had clearly been added on to the back later,” architect John Lum says....

Kitchen of the Week: Remodel Respects Home’s Victorian Style (14 photos)

Most of this San Francisco family’s Victorian home, including its main floor’s triple parlor, was quite grand, but its kitchen was a different story. “Originally, these homes didn’t have kitchens on the main level. In this one, it had clearly been added on to the back later,” architect John Lum says....

9 Kitchen Remodeling Trends Everyone Should Know About Now (20 photos)

A growing number of homeowners are making their kitchens more open to other interior spaces and to the outdoors. Many are revamping layouts, modifying walls and requesting longer islands. Spending on kitchens is also on the rise, while pro hiring remains strong. Learn more about...

Bathroom of the Week: Warm, Timeless Style Updates a DIY Misstep (7 photos)

This Southern California couple tried updating their primary bathroom on their own. They were not thrilled with the results. Despite their efforts, the space lacked sufficient storage, had a plain style and its large tub with a tile surround right at the entrance was an accident waiting happen.
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What Kitchen Countertop Colors Should You Choose? (36 photos)

These days there are countless materials available for kitchen countertops. But instead of giving you the pros and cons of each material, I’m going to break down six popular color styles so you can achieve the look you want with the material that suits your needs.

Houzz Tour: Once-Bland Rental Now a Welcoming Home (24 photos)

This 15-year-old apartment in London’s Canary Wharf had previously been rented out. The decor needed a post-rental refresh to revive the space and tailor it to the tastes of the owners — a couple who live abroad but visit frequently, and their daughter, who lives there full-time.
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What Kitchen Countertop Color Should You Choose? (36 photos)

These days there are countless materials available for kitchen countertops. But instead of giving you the pros and cons of each material, I’m going to break down six popular color styles so you can achieve the look you want with the material that suits your needs.

Houzz Tour: Bland Rental Now a Welcoming Home (24 photos)

This 15-year-old apartment in London’s Canary Wharf had previously been rented out. The decor needed a post-rental refresh to revive the space and tailor it to the tastes of the owners — a couple who live abroad but visit frequently, and their daughter, who lives there full-time.
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Pros Share Their Top Low-Maintenance Paving and Hardscape Picks (10 photos)

Picking the right plants is often the first thing people think of when planning...

Houzz Tour: From Bland Rental to Warm, Welcoming Home (24 photos)

This 15-year-old apartment in London’s Canary Wharf had previously been rented out. The decor needed a post-rental refresh to revive the space and tailor it to the tastes of the owners — a couple who live abroad but visit frequently, and their daughter, who lives there full-time.
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30 Fun and Creative Ideas to Elevate Your Basement (30 photos)

If your basement is merely utilitarian — or looks straight out of “That ’70s Show” — you’re probably not maximizing its function, value or appeal — or, for that matter, your potential for fun! Check out these awesome basements uploaded to Houzz for inspiration on features you might want to consider for...

10 Ways to Make Your Home a Haven (10 photos)

A home should be more than just somewhere to live. It should also be a retreat — a place in which you feel relaxed and nurtured. All too often, though, our houses slip into a more perfunctory role. Sometimes they even cause stress, confronting us with reminders of things to do as soon as we step through...

Yard of the Week: Plants and Salvaged Finds Beautify a Shady Spot (17 photos)

When landscape designer Jilayne Rickards was hired to work on this shady urban plot in North London, it had already been landscaped, and a patio and gravel area were in place. Some established bamboo and a large apple tree also were in situ, but the plot had very few other plants.
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New This Week: 10 Laundry Rooms Full of Fresh Ideas (10 photos)

Ideally, a laundry room has a washer and dryer, storage and a countertop for folding clothes. When space permits, a sink and a place to air-dry delicates are nice-to-have features too. But whatever their size, the best laundry rooms have durable finishes and thoughtful design details that make them as...

A 45-Square-Foot Bathroom Gets Suave Style and a Steam Shower (9 photos)

Texas designer Jennifer Kizzee’s two teenage boys were ready for an updated bathroom that could grow with them into adulthood. “Besides being unappealing, the shower-tub combo lacked...

Kitchen of the Week: Warm Desert Refresh in 100 Square Feet (5 photos)

A retired couple from Boston were looking to escape harsh East Coast winters when they purchased a hacienda-style condo in a Cathedral City, California, desert community where they now live part time. Wanting to fully embrace a modern desert style, they hired designer Sydney Holliday to help give their...