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.

Kitchens measuring 215 to 300 square feet offer a design sweet spot, balancing ample storage with high-functioning efficiency. These generous layouts provide significant workspace and optimal flow for both entertaining and daily life. In the following four projects, see how design and build...

Magnificent surroundings, including giant boulders, soft evergreen trees and views of Lake Tahoe, inspired the warm organic style of this 1940s cabin renovation. With rustic features like wood ceilings, a stone fireplace and even giant boulders inside, the home already had an...

Faced with 2½ acres of lawn and little else, the owners of this property in the English Midlands were stumped: How could they create an enjoyable backyard that would also attract and support local wildlife?
Landscape designer Victoria Philpott came to their rescue, creating a series of distinct,

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Combine two classic tones, wood and white, and what do you get? A whole range of possibilities, it turns out. Here, see how designers mixed light, midtone and dark woods with pure white, cream and other hues to transform ho-hum baths into distinct designs that turn daily tasks into uplifting experiences....

With the days lengthening and weather warming, spring is a good time to get outdoors and tackle some larger home projects. With the threat of winter storms past, you can look for damage and make any needed repairs, as well as prep your home and garden for summer. We spoke with an expert to get some tips...

The rising cost of labor, materials, products and more have had a strong impact on professionals in the construction and design industries. To be able to work economically and secure the viability of your business, you have to pass on some of these costs to your customers. Here’s how.

Even small mudroom areas can work hard with the right mix of storage, seating and thoughtful design. In these four homes, designers transformed compact spaces into efficient mudrooms with built-in benches, layered storage and stylish drop zones that keep everyday clutter in check while complementing...