This Trending Now story features the most-saved dining room photos uploaded to Houzz between March 15 and June 15, 2026.

A great dining room is about far more than just a place to sit and eat. The right mix of atmosphere and decor can transform a functional space into a welcoming

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The occasional glimpse of a hummingbird or butterfly stopping by for a drink is one of the many reasons people enjoy a garden in flower. But what if you have little or no room to plant a garden, let alone one that attracts butterflies or hummingbirds?
Even if your garden space is limited to a

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In the world of home renovation, establishing and maintaining quality relationships with clients is as crucial as technical expertise. However, it’s normal for tensions to arise in any working relationship, especially when it comes to refusing a client’s request. Here are some effective strategies for...

The best bathrooms combine comfort and practicality with a look that feels warm and timeless. For inspiration, browse this countdown of the most-saved new bathroom photos recently uploaded to Houzz for ideas on warm wood vanities, inviting low-curb showers, soothing color palettes and smart...

How do you design a space to feel cozy for a single occupant but just as welcoming for extended family? When Serena Pitchers of Your Interiors Friend was hired to transform the kitchen, dining and seating area in this early 1930s house in England’s Midlands region, she knew the owner was sometimes alone...

Being a good host is something of a lost art. Balancing the roles of tour guide, innkeeper, cook and friend (while still managing to have fun yourself) can be challenging, to say the least. Make visiting friends and family feel at home, and ease the burden on yourself, this summer with a little extra...

With their nest officially empty, this Wayzata, Minnesota, couple knew they wanted to remain in their beloved neighborhood for years to come. But their primary suite no longer met their needs, so they hired Murphy Bros. Design | Build | Remodel to design and build a 385-square-foot second-story...

Renovations can be costly, long and disruptive, so it’s no wonder clients can sometimes feel apprehensive and anxious about the progress of a project. Keeping the process on schedule, maintaining the quality of the design and workmanship, and tracking the budget are all essential for ensuring a stress-free...

This Trending Now story features the most-saved laundry photos uploaded to Houzz between March 15 and June 15, 2026.
Laundry rooms have become a place where practical design and personal style go hand in hand. This countdown of the most-saved new laundry rooms on Houzz

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When you’re planning a new kitchen, the layout is, of course, key to making the space work efficiently. But there are other things to think about. Take a look at this checklist to ensure that you tick off seven essential elements of a well-designed space.

Few experiences soothe the mind quite like spending time in water outdoors. These hot tubs and pools take that calming effect further, with designs that immerse bathers in nature to boost the sense of peace and escape.
Whether your yard is in a rural setting or a city neighborhood, you can create

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Ceiling fans make great additions to the home year-round. They cool us down in summer and warm us up in winter. New features and technologies mean they’re more energy-efficient than ever, and design updates have led to some pretty stylish models.
Personal preference plays a big role when buying

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

Long summer days make outdoor spaces feel like extensions of the home. This countdown of the most-saved new outdoor photos recently uploaded to Houzz highlights

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From famous quotes and childhood observations to sage advice shared by a manager on a summer job, here are the golden nuggets that have shaped and inspired the work of design and construction professionals on Houzz. What’s the best professional advice you’ve ever received and when have you put it into...

A low-curb shower strikes a practical balance between style and function. It reduces the step into the shower while helping keep water where it belongs, and it often avoids the added construction required for a fully curbless design. Paired with frameless glass and thoughtfully selected materials,...

A single window flanked by upper cabinets limited natural light in this North Carolina kitchen while blocking views to a screened porch and wooded landscape. A palette of blue and gray finishes — from the cabinetry and backsplash to the countertops, flooring and island — made the space feel...

Like me, you probably know Laura Ingalls Wilder’s name in one of two ways. You got to know her through the Little House books, the series of eight novels that chronicled her childhood on the American frontier, which have sold have sold millions of copies. Or you learned about Laura, Pa and Ma...

Creating a beach house feeling in your home can help substitute for the weekend getaways and summer vacations you can’t always take. And when you embrace a carefree, vacation-inspired spirit every day at home, you’ll feel more relaxed. How to do it? Swap out fussy fabrics and formal furniture arrangements...

When the homeowner purchased this century-old bungalow in a charming enclave outside Seattle, she knew a down-to-the-studs restoration was in its future. To breathe new life into the home, she hired contractor Victor Ruzhin of Rucon Build and a talented interior designer to undertake a whole-house remodel....

This fairy-tale phase of a home remodel is the tail end of any major project. The Honeymoon has come and gone. The...

A steady cash flow is one of the most important parts of running a business, but it can be tricky to manage. Here, three home design and construction professionals on Houzz share the tips and tricks they use regularly to maintain a healthy flow of cash in their firms.

Add crisp navy, true blue or even a classic blue-gray to perennially popular wood and white in a kitchen and something magical happens: Suddenly, the space is as fresh as can be. Below, check out how designers used this color trio to create distinctly different yet equally appealing kitchens, while also...

We spend roughly a third of our lives in our bedrooms, yet they tend to get short shrift when it comes to remodeling budgets. Fortunately, whether your bedroom is big or small, these 10 relatively easy, inexpensive changes can make a big difference in how it looks and feels — and might even help you...

For the owners of this North London home, cooking for friends is a big part of life, with outdoor gatherings a particular pleasure. The yard they inherited, however, was dingy and dated. They envisioned a space that could host a crowd while also serving as a tranquil...

Keeping mosquitoes and pollen out while letting breezes through, screens can make all the difference on a porch. But do you go for a fully retractable or removable option, vinyl panels that roll down or screens that stay up year-round? See the choices designers made for the five screened porches below,...

Classic kitchen designs endure for a reason. Features such as Shaker-style cabinetry, bridge faucets, warm wood accents and timeless finishes create spaces that feel welcoming and connected to a home’s architecture. But classic doesn’t have to mean predictable. In the following five kitchens,...

A major plumbing leak on the sink wall sparked a full-scale renovation of this once-closed-off kitchen in Dana Point, California. Working with designers Natalie Carr and Aaron Golden, the owners transformed the space into a bright, welcoming hub that...

For many people, Fourth of July fireworks mean an annual celebration marked by barbecues, family gatherings and enchanting bursts of colorful light. For many pets, though, those same bursts of light and sound can be terrifying and disorienting, causing reactions ranging from destroying furniture...