Paint makers have revealed their 2027 Colors of the Year, and the picks lean earthy, with several going deep and dark. The brands are split on whether warm or cool tones will win out, and a couple of lighter shades break from the pack. But the overall mood is clear: People want rooms that feel like a...

When we think about winter entertaining, we often focus on the big holidays. But we host plenty of other gatherings this time of year — cookie-baking and football-watching parties, casual dinners, chats over a cup of coffee. Here’s how to make your house cozy and welcoming for you and your guests all...

When a Belmont, California, couple with a 6-year-old daughter and a 2-year-old son bought their 1951 Eichler home, they loved its classic midcentury character. But they soon found that its modest footprint left a growing family little room to spread out, and left the parents nowhere to retreat.

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It’s easy for your entryway to become a dumping ground for all the gear associated with your family’s endeavors. Whether you enter your home through your front door, garage or a side door, I recommend choosing solutions that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Fortunately, there are many...

Hosting Thanksgiving at your house this year? With so many details to coordinate, guests to host and dishes to cook, having a plan will save headaches and pave the way for a beautiful feast you can really feel grateful for. This breakdown of just what to do and when, from the early preparations to Thanksgiving...

High Point Market is always a good barometer of where home furnishings are headed, and this fall’s edition of the North Carolina trade show, held Oct. 17 to 21, 2026, offered plenty to talk about. Across showrooms, familiar materials and traditional design influences appeared in unexpected ways, while...

A small yard or tucked-away corner can be a stylish, inviting place to relax. Using smart space planning and strategically placed plants and furnishings, these three designers created comfortable and usable outdoor rooms in modest footprints. Borrow their ideas to create your own petite outdoor retreat...

A well-planned outdoor lighting scheme does more than just bring a landscape to life at night. It can boost safety and extend living spaces too. Lighting experts reveal how to achieve beautiful and functional alfresco lighting.

A popular approach to kitchen design today is making the space look like it wasn’t finished yesterday. Designers are layering materials, textures and patterns to create rooms that feel collected over time, with natural stone, handmade tile, aged brass and mixed wood tones working together...

Whether your style is traditional or modern, relaxed or formal, bold or subdued, your living room should be a place where you can feel comfortable, let down your guard and spend quality time with friends, family or just yourself. There’s an art to decorating a room that looks great and works well for...

Expansive views of Long Island Sound inspired the coastal style of this couple’s second home. When they hired Pure Salt Interiors to design the house, they wanted to capture the essence of the coast without going overboard. In the kitchen, natural materials such as zellige tile, marble countertops and...

Even as fashions change, great design endures. The best ideas from the past can be reinterpreted for the present to add depth and character to contemporary spaces, such as Art Deco opulence of the 1920s, elegant lines of the 1950s, Space Age motifs of the 1960s or uplifting pastel colors of the 1990s.
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This Glenview, Illinois, couple hired interior designer Leah Phillips to do a major update of their ranch house, including the primary bathroom. The wife wanted to keep a few elements from the existing bathroom — green stone countertops, a skylight, a makeup vanity and stool. Responding to her client’s...

When the owners moved into this townhouse in London, it was in good shape but almost entirely gray, which didn’t suit them at all. They were looking for a designer who knew how to balance bold color and warm neutrals and called in Delphine Bouvet, who relished the chance to use uplifting hues. “It’s...

Fuel costs and client commitments to home projects are top of mind for many construction and design firms right now. As part of the Q4 2026 U.S. Houzz Pro Industry Barometer survey, Houzz asked pros how fuel costs have impacted their businesses in the past three...

Adding black to a white-and-wood palette gives a kitchen design depth, definition and perhaps even a dramatic focal point. Whether including a few splashes of black or featuring it as a major player, these four kitchens show how to successfully work a white, wood and black palette.

Don’t let the shorter days cut your outdoor entertaining short. With thoughtful lighting, efficient heating and cozy furnishings, you can keep your patio or backyard comfortable and welcoming well after dark if temperatures and weather conditions allow. Here are 10 ideas for creating an inviting evening...

There are endless ways to decorate a bedroom, but the room should above all encourage relaxation and sleep. A good night’s sleep is an essential element of a healthy lifestyle. In working with my clients over the years and listening to their feedback, I’ve found that following these 10 tips is...

Purchasing a new bathroom vanity can be as simple as measuring your space and choosing a prefab unit online or at a store. You’ll get a set number of drawers with hardware, space for one or two sinks, and often a countertop. Installing a custom-made vanity will cost more and will require the involvement...

With its abundance of rich colors and textures, fall is the ideal time to go big with container designs. Layer jewel-tone flowers and foliage, pile on pumpkins and gourds, and mix in grasses, berries and trailing vines for depth and interest. With the right combination, even a small potted display can...

This Trending Now story features the most-saved outdoor photos uploaded to Houzz between June 15 and Sept. 15, 2026.
Shade and comfortable seating are common threads among the 10 most-saved new outdoor spaces on Houzz right now. Some are cozy lounges with plush sofas and lush

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An empty-nest couple in Minnesota wanted a kitchen that would let them age in place and gather their growing blended family, including eight grandchildren. Their existing kitchen wasn’t up to the job. Ornate midtone wood cabinets and basic beige tile floors looked dated, and a small round...

Construction and design professionals are entering the final quarter of 2026 with optimism, though expectations vary across the two sectors following mixed third-quarter results, according to the Q4 2026 U.S. Houzz Pro Industry Barometer. Construction firms’ Expected Business Activity Indicator...

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

Entryways and mudrooms have to work hard, but they can also make a strong design statement. In this countdown of the 10 most-saved new

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The prevailing mood at London’s Decorex interior design show this year was warmth. Earthy hues, intricate patterns, elegantly colored lighting and layered textures were everywhere at the event, held at London’s Olympia from Oct. 11 to 14, 2026. Some 280 brands...

Do your due diligence before hiring your contractor. Price should not be the only factor when making the final decision on who will build your dream home. Your home is where you spend most of your time, and you don’t want poor-quality construction details staring you in the face, day after day. Make...

This Trending Now story features the most-saved bathroom photos uploaded to Houzz between June 15 and Sept. 15, 2026.
A well-designed bathroom balances visual appeal with features that make the space work well. In this countdown of the most-saved new bathroom photos on Houzz,

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This Trending Now story features the most-saved exterior photos uploaded to Houzz between June 15 and Sept. 15, 2026.
A home’s curb appeal comes down to more than its paint color or architectural style. In these 10 most-saved exterior photos, designers pair contrasting

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The first crisp day, the first red leaf, the sky a richer shade of blue, the yellow school bus making its stops again — as signs of fall begin to pop up all around, take this opportunity to slow down and savor the little things that make the season meaningful to you. From simple, natural decorating ideas...

Bathrooms pack in a lot of activity — often in limited square footage. Prioritizing the locations of your most-used items and infusing the space with your style preferences will help create an enjoyable, efficient haven. Whether you’re looking to improve your space with a few basic enhancements...