Bathrooms of 100 to 170 square feet offer room to think bigger without going overboard. With room for features like dual vanities, separate showers and tubs and generous storage, these spaces can balance daily function with a sense of comfort. See how designers reworked...

When it comes to deciding how to dress a window, there’s more to consider than just how to control light or provide privacy. Do you want the window treatment to be a design focus for the room or an inconspicuous neutral element? What is the architectural style of your home and do you want to highlight...

Maybe your kitchen is looking a little dated or lackluster. Or maybe you’d just like to switch up its style. Whatever your motivation, you don’t need to dive into a major kitchen renovation to make significant upgrades. Here are 10 simple yet strategic ways to give your kitchen a fresh new look and improved...

A family of four loved spending time on the deck and lawn of their Chaska, Minnesota, home, which backs up to a beautiful stretch of woods. However, at certain times of day, mosquitoes often brought an abrupt end to outdoor time. When the homeowners decided to add a screened-in porch, they called husband-and-wife...

With warmer weather on the way, now’s the perfect time to freshen up your outdoor spaces so you can enjoy your yard all season long. In this guide, you’ll learn how to clean different types of outdoor furniture, as well as cushions, rugs and umbrellas. Start with the simplest cleaning methods and work...

This Trending Now story features the most-saved laundry room photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2025, and March 15, 2026.
This countdown of the top new laundry rooms uploaded to Houzz so far in 2026 highlights how thoughtful design can elevate one of the home’s

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Spa-style bathrooms have become hugely popular, with many of us eager to create a nurturing haven in our homes. If you want to elevate your bathroom beyond the purely functional, check out these eight ideas for making it feel cozy, tranquil and indulgent.

After buying a townhome in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, these parents of two young children hired Habitar Design for a full remodel. In the 165-square-foot kitchen, dark cabinetry and limited storage made the narrow...

Home renovation activity held steady in 2025 as more than half of U.S. homeowners undertook projects and median spend held at $20,000, according to the just-released 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study. High-end renovations gained ground, underscoring ongoing demand even as some homeowners grow...

Set in a 1978 home in Santa Cruz, California, this primary bathroom felt dated and cramped for a couple with two school-aged kids. Glass-block windows dimmed the space, beige tile covered nearly every surface and a tight layout squeezed the shower beside a bulky built-in tub. Separate vanities...

Maybe you’ve found the house you want to grow old in. Perhaps you foresee your elderly parents moving in with you one day. Or maybe you require wheelchair accessibility. When you’re designing a kitchen with these needs in mind, the following 10 tips will help make it safer and easier to navigate.

As a design or remodeling professional, you reach a point where you know which types of projects and clients energize and inspire you and will lead to a successful outcome for all parties. If you’re lucky (and strategic), eventually all your projects and clients...

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

Savvy homeowners know that an entryway does more than greet guests — it sets the tone for the entire home while keeping

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Decluttering your home is a satisfying but time-consuming project. What you may not realize ahead of time is that sorting through your belongings can bring up a number of emotions, from guilt to nostalgia to feeling overwhelmed.
These emotions are a completely normal part of the decluttering

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These parents of three young children were envisioning a dining area, a grilling station and a pergola-covered lounge for their 430-square-foot Denver backyard when they hired Sundial Designs to bring these dreams to life. Because the compact yard is tucked between the house and a detached garage, landscape...

There are a number of quick and simple ways to invite birds, butterflies and other beneficial critters into your yard, whatever its size. Try a few of these ideas for creating a wildlife haven in a small space and then just wait for your guests to arrive.

If you are a first-time homeowner or have recently moved to a new area, establishing relationships with the pros you’ll be calling on time and again for regular maintenance — and unexpected repairs — is essential for the long-term well-being of your home. Read through this list of eight home professionals...

As a business owner, you want to work with the best. The ability to stay competitive, land great projects and complete them at a high level hinges on having the right talent in the right roles. Finding and retaining good people, however, is frequently a challenge. To fuel your thinking, we spoke with...

This Trending Now story features the most-saved powder room photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2025, and March 15, 2026.
Generally small in size but big on design opportunity, powder rooms are where creativity tends to show up in unexpected ways. Wainscoting, calming

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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...