Nestled in the mountains of Malibu, California, this 1970s home blends Spanish Revival and Rancho California architectural styles. But a 1990s kitchen remodel had disrupted that harmony, leaving the space feeling disconnected from the home’s roots.
The homeowners, an empty-nest couple

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This Trending Now story features the most-saved home bar photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2025, and March 15, 2026.
A well-designed home bar does far more than serve drinks. These hardworking setups can support morning coffee, casual snacking and easy cleanup — all

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The quarterly U.S. Houzz Pro Industry Barometer surveys nearly 1,000 construction and architecture and design firms on Houzz about their expected, current and recent business activity. The Q2 2026 Barometer also examines how firms are responding to rising cost pressures, intensifying competition...

Business activity softened across the residential construction and design industries at the start of 2026, but professionals are entering the second quarter with measured optimism, according to the Q2 2026 U.S. Houzz Pro Industry Barometer. Construction firms expect modest improvement driven...

This Trending Now story features the most-saved bathroom photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2025, and March 15, 2026.
Neutral palettes and accessible features define this countdown of the most-saved new bathroom photos on Houzz. But boring they are not. Designers layered

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You’ve decided to remodel your kitchen. Now what? Not knowing where to start, many homeowners start by looking at kitchen appliances. Others collect inspiring kitchen photos. Some homeowners decide they need more room. Others simply...

This Trending Now story features the most-saved living room photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2025, and March 15, 2026.
The best living rooms blend style and practicality, serving as comfortable hubs for family time and entertaining friends. Thoughtful layers

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With a toddler, another child on the way and plans to grow their family, this metro Atlanta couple traded their condo for a larger home. After interviewing several interior designers whose work they admired, they chose Joann Kandrac and Kelly Kole to create a space...

Whether your yard floods during downpours, is permanently boggy or is so dry that rain simply washes away, managing drainage is a necessary and sometimes challenging task.
Slowing the flow and directing water into the ground prevents damaging runoff and pooling, making your yard more

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An outdoor kitchen is more than just a spot for a grill. It draws people into your yard and becomes a space for family dinners and entertaining friends throughout the year. If an outdoor kitchen is on your list of home projects, read on to see what landscape experts prioritize in their designs.

So you’re ready to remodel that bathroom. Congratulations! As you probably already know, you’ve got some tasks ahead of you. Even with the help of a bathroom designer and contractors who will take care of the design work, purchasing, construction and installation, a lot of the mental work...

The dining room serves as the ultimate hosting hub, yet its success relies on a delicate balance between formal elegance and everyday durability. The eight projects featured here show how designers are reimagining gathering spaces with bold wallpaper, color drenching, sculptural tables, vintage...

The owners of this home in Surrey, England, describe their new kitchen as not only visually stunning but highly practical too. This blend of beauty and functionality is the work of kitchen designer Darren Taylor of Searle & Taylor, who has expertly balanced color, proportion and layout.
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This Trending Now story features the most-saved bedroom photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2025, and March 15, 2026.

A cozy, calming bedroom designed for relaxation is a goal many homeowners share, and these inspiring spaces offer plenty of ideas for achieving it. Thoughtful

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With their first baby on the way, this Seattle-area couple decided it was time to update their primary bathroom. A large drop-in tub wedged into a corner and a cramped shower stall were among their biggest concerns. They hired kitchen and bath designer Laila Ferri Johnson, who reworked the 80-square-foot...

Remodeling or building a new home is a big financial and emotional investment. It can also be a big investment of your time if you want to be closely involved in the decision-making. Knowing what to expect before the project gets started will help you better prepare for the process. Here are 10...

There are some fundamental areas of the home where it makes sense to invest more on certain pieces — or to hold back in lieu of something more rewarding. To help you create a balanced decor budget, here are areas to invest more in and areas where you can invest less.

An outdoor kitchen is more than just a spot for a grill. It draws people into a yard and becomes a space for family dinners and entertaining friends throughout the year. Read on to see what landscape experts prioritize in their designs.

Budget is at the heart of every project you take on for your clients, but what are the stumbling blocks around it that homeowners hit time and again, and what are the best ways to resolve them? Here are five common budget issues that come up in renovation projects, along with solutions pros suggest...

This Trending Now story features the most-saved kitchen photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2025, and March 15, 2026.
Whether you’re planning a full remodel or simply gathering ideas for a future update, browsing inspiring kitchens is a great place

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The front entryway is the first thing you and your guests see upon entering your home, so it should make a great impression and set the tone for what’s beyond. At the same time, it needs to function as a practical transition between indoors and out. Whether you have a spacious, seldom-used foyer or a...

This Trending Now story features the most-saved porch and patio photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2025, and March 15, 2026.

Longer days and warmer weather often spark plans for spending more time outdoors — and for making those spaces more comfortable

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This Trending Now story features the most-saved home office photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2025, and March 15, 2026.

A well-designed home office supports remote work, creative projects and daily household management with ease. The most-saved

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One of the first questions you might ask when renovating your landscape is, “What should I include in my new yard?” We asked landscape designers and contractors on Houzz to share the top outdoor features they recommend for their clients and why. Read on to learn more about which elements...

A shower-tub combo remains one of the smartest setups in bathroom design, offering dual function in a compact footprint while ensuring a home retains at least one bathtub for bathing kids, relaxing soaks and added resale appeal. The four bathrooms featured here show how designers are elevating...

This Texas couple, who previously teamed up with designer Tara Lenney to refresh their kids’ bathrooms, were ready for the next phase of their ranch home renovation: a full kitchen overhaul to banish dark corners and awkward angles.
Using Houzz Pro, Lenney reimagined the

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A home bursting with joy is something you can feel the instant you walk in the door. But what is it that makes a home joyful? Certainly the mood we bring with us has a bearing on our experience of home, but the spaces we inhabit also have the power to influence us. If you want to feel more joyful...

Having lived in their Oakland, California, home for decades, these empty nesters were ready to refresh the two full bathrooms in the 1950s house. They turned to Houzz to find professional help and hired kitchen and bath designer William Adams. For the 56-square-foot primary bathroom on the main floor,...

Getting that perfect balance of cozy and functional in a living room can be tricky, which is why homeowners will often turn to a design expert for help. We spoke to five professionals to find out the features they put at the top of the list when designing a client’s living area. They’re guaranteed to...

We asked landscape pros on Houzz to share the top outdoor features they recommend for their clients and why. Read on to learn more about which elements pros think nearly every landscape could use.