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How to Decorate a Small Living Room

March 6th, 2019
Though all small spaces present design challenges, the living room can be especially tricky as it is where you probably spend the most time and entertain guests as well. How do you strike a balance between making the room feel as spacious as possible while also squeezing in extra seating? What furniture should you choose, and where do you put it? These design tips will help you make the mos ...

5 Amazing Bedroom Transformations

March 3rd, 2019
An ornate blue-and-gold master suite in New York becomes a soothing retreat complete with fireplace. A drab guest bedroom in the English countryside wows guests with wondrous wallpaper. These are just two of the inspiring bedroom makeovers seen in the following before-and-after photos. Tell us in the Comments which bedroom you’d most want to spend the night in! Jeanne Campana D ...

A Warm and Bright Laundry Room to Welcome a Family Home

March 2nd, 2019
Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling EmailSave Photos by SpacecraftingLaundry Room at a Glance Who lives here: A family with three daughters Location: Minneapolis Size: About 150 square feet (14 square meters)Designer: Sarah Martin of Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & StylingWhen this family of five in Minneapolis comes home, it usually enters the house through the gara ...

To-Dos: Your March Home Checklist

March 1st, 2019
The first official day of spring is March 20. So whether there’s still snow on the ground or flowers in bloom, you can rest assured that nicer weather is on its way. Usher in the new season with a bit of spring cleaning, some fresh flowers and — if you can get outdoors — a little dirt under your fingernails. Lauren Ramirez Styling & Interiors EmailSave Things to Check ...

3 Fun Ways to Fold Napkins Into Christmas Trees

January 24th, 2019
Need some easy ideas for a festive table setting? Looking for that little creative extra to impress your guests? In this tutorial, we present three ways to fold napkins into Christmas trees. We used paper napkins, but these techniques work just as well with cloth ones.Get a 30-second preview of the steps in this stop-motion video and then follow the instructions below for the details. Try n ...

14 Easy Last-Minute Holiday Decorating Ideas

January 21st, 2019
We’ve rounded up some favorite last-minute holiday decorating ideas on Houzz that can be completed almost as quickly as you can hum “Deck the Halls.” Take a look at these 14 easy and creative decorations for doorways, mantels, sideboards, dining tables and more that all take minutes, not hours, to put together. Do any spark inspiration for your home? Tell us in the Comments. Fa ...

10 Times to Hire a Landscape Architect

January 18th, 2019
Wondering if it’s time to hire a landscape architect? These are licensed and trained professionals who design and plan outdoor spaces that are made for living. If you’re thinking about designing your outdoor dream space, want to add value to your home with landscaping or need help working with challenging terrain, a landscape architect might be the pro you need in your corner. Here are 10 t ...

The Top 10 Exterior Photos of 2018

January 16th, 2019
The most popular exterior photos uploaded to Houzz in 2018 weren’t a complete whiteout, but when seven of the top 10 photos feature houses with white exteriors, it’s pretty darn close to a clean sweep. And while white dominated exterior colors, the modern farmhouse look was every bit as popular when it came to style. Here’s a countdown of the top 10 exterior photos of 2018. New ...

The Top 10 Entryway Photos of 2018

January 16th, 2019
This Trending Now series features the most-saved photos uploaded to Houzz in 2018.The most popular entry photos uploaded to Houzz in 2018 indicate that homeowners’ love affair with neutral colors and shiplap walls is still going strong, and that wood finishes in mid to deep tones are also in demand. Here’s a countdown of the 10 most popular entry photos of the year. Which space woul ...

Before and After: Kitchen and Dining Room Become One Serene Space

January 14th, 2019
27 Diamonds Interior Design “After” photos by Kyle OrtizKitchen and Dining Room at a GlanceWho lives here: A family with four boys uses this as its vacation homeLocation: Lake Forest, CaliforniaSize: 225 square feet (21 square meters)Designer: Anna Shiwlall of 27 Diamonds Interior DesignThe owners of this home in Orange County, California, live in Arizona and were fortunate enoug ...
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