How 2 Professional Organizers Work With Clients Remotely (6 photos)
As professional home organizers, my business partner and I have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent shutdown orders. Home organizing and move management is a very hands-on profession, and in-person time with clients is an important way we gain trust, build relationships...
Designer Tips for Including Sustainability in a Home Renovation (one photo)
In this episode of Houzz TV Live, designer Susan Van Meter of SVM Interiors in London talks with Kiya Kelly of the Houzz communications team. Van Meter shares advice on incorporating sustainable...
Before and After: 4 Black-and-White Kitchen Makeovers (8 photos)
A black-and-white color palette has the advantage of being both classic and contemporary. The duality makes this popular color combo a great choice for kitchens, a space where many homeowners desire the most bang for their buck when remodeling. The high-contrast palette provides a fresh, updated look...
Patio of the Week: San Francisco Yard Plays With Light and Shadow (17 photos)
When interior stylist Erin Hiemstra and her husband, Christopher Wick, found a traditional Victorian home with a decent-size yard for sale in San Francisco, it felt almost too good to be true. The stand-alone home sat on a rare double lot, which offered plenty of space for a future garden....
10 Ideas for a Rejuvenating Summer Staycation (12 photos)
Many are stuck at home this summer, with no vacation getaway in sight. With lots of pools closed and summer camps canceled, it’s time to get creative and make special memories at home. Ideas from resorts, camps and other favorite summer places can be adapted for a staycation. See if any of these ideas...
Bathroom of the Week: American Desert Meets Scandinavian Modern (9 photos)
Redesigning bathrooms to appeal to a wide variety of potential homeowners is an important part of renovating an investment property for resale. But this doesn’t mean sacrificing style or sticking to one formula. In this home in Scottsdale, Arizona, interior designer Kaitlyn Wolfe of Iconic Design+Build...
How to Plan Your Kitchen Space During a Remodel (5 photos)
The preliminary space-planning and schematic design phase is the most important part of any kitchen remodel. A kitchen can be filled with beautiful materials and finishes, but...
6 Great Ideas From Spring 2020’s Most Popular Pools (11 photos)
This Trending Now story features the most-saved pool photos uploaded to Houzz in spring 2020. If ever there was a spring when homeowners were dreaming of having a private pool, the spring of 2020 was it. Houzz users browsing pool photos were drawn to pool spaces...
Blooming Container Gardens That Welcome Butterflies and Bees (14 photos)
Including nectar- and pollen-rich plants in potted displays can help support the native birds, butterflies and bees in your neighborhood. While pollinators require more than just a food source for survival — they’ll also need water, native plants for laying eggs, habitat for roosting and more — supplying...