By Laura Gaskill via Houzz.com The pantry is the workhorse of the kitchen. It helps you when you need to get dinner (or breakfast or lunch) on the table and keeps ingredients fresh and cool. But like all hardworking spaces, it can get a little (or a lot) disorganized. Gather inspiration from these beautifully organized […]
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Bathroom of the Week: Master Bath Remade for Aging in Place
A designer helps a couple nearing retirement age turn a house into their forever home This Article by Becky Harris appeared on Houzz.com The first decision this San Diego-area couple made regarding their forever home was to buy a one-story house next door to their daughter and her family. The second was to hire interior […]
See 9 Inspired Backyard Cottages, ADUs and Studios
This Article Is From on Houzz.comBy Janet Paik The value of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), in-law units and backyard cottages as multipurpose spaces has come to the forefront for many homeowners, as both work and school have shifted to take place at home due to the ongoing pandemic. We asked Houzz readers to share their […]
10 Steps to Making a Garden Your Own
By Susan Tweit via Houzz.com You’ve moved to a new place, and you’re already imagining what you’re going to do to improve the outdoor space. Maybe it’s a new development, offering a blank canvas, or perhaps it’s already been landscaped. Or, perhaps you’ve lived at your current home for a while and are finally ready […]
Beige Is Back: Designers Share 10 Beautiful Warm Paint Colors
As enthusiasm for cool grays has waned, warm neutrals have returned. See which beige and greige tones designers prefer by Becky Harris In recent years, the color gray soared in popularity while warm neutrals like beige got a bad rap. Beige, which often has been preceded by the word “boring,” deserves better, and it’s making […]
Designers Share Their Hottest Picks for Kitchen Backsplashes
Make a splash in the kitchen with these design pros’ selections for backsplash materials, colors and layouts by Bryan Anthony A backsplash is an ideal location for making a dramatic visual impact in the kitchen. And there’s a wide range of materials, colors and layouts to choose from. Here, design pros share some of the […]
Designers Share Their Top Choices for Kitchen Floors
by Bryan Anthony When it comes to selecting a material for the floors of their latest kitchen projects, these designers tell us it’s hard to beat the look and timeless quality of wood and wood-look vinyl. However, for those projects where tile is a must, a durable porcelain is hands down their favorite material for […]
See What’s Cooking in Kitchen Design
THE ROAD TO KBIS 2020 | Article by houzz PRO Patterns dancing across natural stone surfaces. International style-setters revealing global trends. Appliances offering smart ways to address wellness. All this and more will be at this year’s KBIS in Las Vegas. Below, designers and an NKBA executive share trends and tips to help you prep […]
4 Features That Make a Home Perfect for Holiday Entertaining
Designers reveal the things that make a difference when hosting Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s by Gwendolyn Purdom on Houzz.com A house that lends itself to entertaining is a boon for holiday hosts. But other than enough living room real estate for a Christmas tree and a dining table that has seating for all […]