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A huge reason many people don’t get around to tackling a decorating project is because they’re afraid to make a costly mistake. To give you the confidence to start your own dream design, here is a list of seven major design mistakes that can affect your entire project, along with photos of rooms that...
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Beige is having a moment. It’s now the top exterior paint choice, overtaking white, according to the 2026 U.S. Houzz Outdoor Trends Study. The share of renovating homeowners selecting it more...
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Shorter days, a chill in the air and a touch of golden sunlight herald the start of fall. The bright blooms of spring and summer may be fading, making way for autumn foliage; the list of garden tasks is getting shorter. Best of all, there’s still plenty of time to enjoy your garden and appreciate the...
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Whether it’s cozy movie nights or cocktail parties, the living room is often the hub of the action when it comes to gathering with friends and loved ones. And because it’s such a well-used space, it also tends to accumulate its fair share of clutter. Here are ways to clear the clutter and create a beautiful,...
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Customer satisfaction is the surest guarantee of obtaining valuable recommendations, growing your business and bolstering your professional reputation. But it is not enough to be technically qualified to achieve client satisfaction. Customers today value such things as active listening, transparency,...
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A mudroom can do more than keep daily clutter contained. It can greet you with a sense of warmth, energy or drama the moment you walk through the door. Here, design and remodeling pros share how they used bold color, patterned tile, wallpaper and other eye-catching details to bring personality...
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Interior designer Lauren Gardner thought the 1890s Victorian home in Sierra Madre, California — a former carriage house that was a designated city landmark — would be a good fit for her and her family. The Canyon Collected Design principal loves English-style kitchens and shopping for antiques at flea...
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If you have the space, a built-in shower bench can add comfort, convenience and style. Unlike a freestanding stool, a fixed bench stays securely in place and can span the width of the shower or fit neatly into a corner. With the right materials and finishes, it can become a standout design...
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Artificial intelligence is moving quickly from experimentation to everyday use among construction and design professionals, according to the just-released 2026 U.S. Houzz State of AI in Construction and Design report. Forty-one percent of firms now use AI for business tasks, up 7 percentage points from...
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After years of admiring a historical home in their Wilmington, Delaware, neighborhood, a couple with three children made it their own. But the primary bathroom felt cramped and outdated and wasn’t serving their needs. Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio helped them craft a timeless space...
