A backsplash typically takes up a prominent amount of visual surface space in a kitchen, making it a crucial design decision that can affect all other elements in the room. But when treated like the star of the show, it can have tremendous results. Here, designers share how they leaned on various backsplash...

Purchasing a new bathroom vanity can be as simple as measuring your space and choosing a prefab unit online or at a store. You’ll get a set number of drawers with hardware, space for one or two sinks, and often a countertop. Installing a custom-made vanity will cost more and will require the involvement...

Fed up with the choppy layout, laminate countertops and worn beige tile flooring in their 1995 kitchen, this couple with two kids reached out to designer Kamila Malewska for help. The family wanted to improve everything — layout, style, storage and entertaining potential.
Malewska got to work...

Firms exhibiting new furniture and home accessory designs at the recent Maison & Objet trade fair in Paris brought out their most spectacular color palettes to create new chromatic pairings. “2024 will welcome a playful juxtaposition of invigorating hues and pastel shades. In particular, we can expect...

Gardeners tend to get excited about spring, looking forward to trying out new plants and maybe even making a big move and changing their landscapes. And in summer there’s the joy of the garden in full bloom, and most fruit trees and vegetable gardens produce abundantly. By September, though, even the...

Just a few minutes’ drive from downtown Missoula, Montana, surrounded by Ponderosa pines, sits a modern house with a modest profile. But inside, the space opens up to a cathedral-like great room with awe-inspiring valley views.
The “wow” that transition elicits is exactly what the homeowners...

When remodeling a windowless basement bathroom, many homeowners and designers attempt to make up for the lack of natural sunlight with a light and bright color scheme. But when a Washington state couple found design-build contractor Model Remodel on Houzz and hired the firm to make over their new home’s...

Fall is prime time for enjoying a protected indoor-outdoor space like a screened porch. Here you can take a look at how design pros have set up screened porches around the country for fall fun, dinners, conversations and naps. Let them inspire a new setup or activity for your own porch. If you don’t...

Designers know there’s more to planning for a large book collection than meets the eye. They measure the books to determine how many linear feet of bookshelves they’ll need, and they designate places for oversized tomes. They calculate how much room to leave for an expanding collection and plan lighting...

When designing a new kitchen, many of us have the “three-zone” rule firmly fixed in mind. But what we want from our kitchens nowadays is nothing like what homeowners sought 70-odd years ago, when the concept of the kitchen triangle originated. Open-plan and connected spaces top many kitchen wish lists...

The quickest way to create warmth in a kitchen? Just add wood. And if these kitchens are any indication, the more the better. Here, designers share the approaches they took in adding wood features and details to create kitchens with a wonderfully inviting atmosphere.

There are many things to consider when planning a new bathroom, but how to keep it clean might not be top of mind when you’re looking at faucet finishes and tile colors. With a little forward thinking, though, you can get a bathroom that stays fresh and tidy with minimal effort.

Frustrated with being unable to adequately entertain guests in their cramped, run-down kitchen, these parents of two high school kids turned to design-build pro Gary Rochman, who’d previously helped the family remodel the second floor of their 1930s Tudor home.
Rochman took down a slim wall between...

Beige is back big time, and it’s anything but boring. That’s because designers are using it as part of layered neutral color schemes that provide comforting warmth. “Neutrals shouldn’t equate to boring. Rather, they should produce a luxurious, refined space that feels warm and textured,” interior...

People aren’t the only ones who enjoy fall temperatures — plants do too. In fact, fall can be one of the best times of year to add new plants to the landscape. The moderate temperatures of fall are relatively gentle to new plants, giving them time to grow a good root system and avoid the shock of being...

Having lived in their home for more than 30 years, this empty-nest retired couple decided it was time to revitalize their dated beige-and-brown guest bathroom into something more fun and stylish for visiting family.
Topping their wish list were a larger shower, improved function and a lighter...

If you’re remodeling your kitchen or designing a new one, your first order of business is choosing a layout. Do you want open or closed concept? Does the standard work triangle best suit your cooking style, or will work zones make food prep and cleanup more efficient for you? Do you want a design with...

Nature was calling to these Seattle city dwellers, and they answered by purchasing a woodsy property in the Cascade Range, about a 90-minute drive from the city. They also wanted more room to spread out than their two-bedroom condo in the city afforded, especially because they had plans to be able to...

Few garden elements inspire serenity and relaxation like a trickling fountain. Water features can also screen outdoor sounds, add a focal point and welcome birds and butterflies. While fountains can be as elaborate and lavish as your space and budget allow, the following 15 examples show...

A kitchen backsplash in a light neutral is impervious to color fads and works with any cabinet finish. But while going neutral may be a safe choice, it needn’t be a boring one. See how textures, layouts and patterns add visual interest and style to neutral-toned backsplashes in these inspiring kitchen...

Whether a work-from-home setup occupies a spare closet or a spacious room, it faces a common set of design challenges. For example, its cords and cables need to be handy but hidden (or at least neatly organized). Its layout needs to be efficient and ergonomically friendly. And the space needs to be appealing...

This mostly east-facing yard in London posed several challenges for landscape designer Nigel Gomme. Its position meant it was shady, with the row houses at the back blocking light in the morning and the tall Victorian row the home belongs to creating shade later in the day. The yard was also heavily...

Bedrooms are often thought of as private spaces. But sometimes these rooms need to also accommodate kids for story time, pets for nap time or family and friends for overnight stays. Here, designers share details of five stylish bedrooms that feel warm and welcoming to all.

There’s no doubt that remodeling can be expensive and that it’s important to plan your budget accordingly. But I’ve always felt that if there’s one room that begs for a budget splurge, it’s the primary bathroom.
Bathroom and kitchen remodels, when executed well, can add value to a home. However,...

This couple’s former kitchen suffered from a case of “too much.” Too much ornate detailing on the cabinetry, too much brown and beige. All in all, with a two-level island that had lots of angles, the result was a visually busy and dark kitchen that felt a bit … too much.
Looking to lighten things...

Fall days are still long and bright enough to make being outside pleasant but cooler than the summer heat, so the idea of taking on a landscape project is inviting. If you’re looking for ways to take advantage of fall days and also get a jump on gearing up for winter or spring projects, think about what...

Faced with various economic challenges, 15% of homeowners have postponed a home improvement project they had planned for this year or in 2024. That’s according to a Houzz survey conducted in August 2023 of more than 2,500 homeowners.
However, nearly a third of homeowners surveyed (31%) have...

Transitioning out of summer means swapping flip-flops for boots, making room for winter coats and trading swim stuff for snow gear. And that’s why it’s the perfect time to clean out and reorganize those closets you’ve been meaning to conquer. Tackle the task with tips from professional organizers skilled...

These parents of three boys bought a house they liked in a Charlotte, North Carolina, location they loved, but the ornate traditional interior finishes were a bit much for them. They hired interior designer Jena Bula to help them with the design for a major renovation.
The family wanted to be...