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It’s not unusual for two people to have different tastes, and these London homeowners were no exception. When it came to their backyard, the husband wanted wild, while the wife preferred a more formal look. Landscape designer Fi Boyle artfully blended the two styles to create a beautiful and inviting...

They say moving is one of the most stressful experiences you can encounter in life. Clearly “they” haven’t attempted a joint renovation project. Add construction dust, decision-making and the absence of a working toilet into the mix and you have a recipe for run-ins. However, there’s something...

Kitchens that combine white, wood and blue strike a balance that feels natural. White keeps things bright and clean, wood layers in warmth and texture, and blue adds just enough color to ground the space — or give it personality — without overwhelming it. It’s a palette that works as well...

After raising their kids in their 1980s suburban Austin, Texas, home, these empty nesters were ready to give the house — and especially the kitchen — new life. A past storm had prompted a quick, functional repair, but the result fell short: Basic white cabinets, a cramped island, makeshift...

Smart storage can transform a bathroom from cluttered to calm. These ideas from Best of Houzz 2026 Design award winners show how design and construction professionals use towers, pullouts, niches, hooks and more to organize essentials, clear countertops and add style at...

No two kitchens are exactly alike, but the most memorable ones share clever storage solutions that make life easier. You’ll find 15 standout kitchen storage ideas in these photos from the Best of Houzz 2026 Design award winners. Think deep drawers, open shelving, walk-in pantries and double...

When this Bellevue, Washington, couple were ready to remodel their primary bathroom, they already had a team in place to help them do it. Architect Heidi Helgeson had worked with them on a previous home, and interior designer Kat Lawton had been helping them with furnishings, lighting and smaller cosmetic...

The halls of the Maison & Objet 2026 trade fair, held Jan. 15-19 at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition center, were ablaze with interior inspiration and new product launches. But an area that stood out for its creativity was the Eco Responsible Design Collective. Bringing together a...

If you’re designing a room you hope to stay in for many years, chances are you’ve thought about the need to make it work for later life. Or perhaps you want to create a sleep space or guest room that older relatives will feel comfortable in. But maybe thinking is as far as you’ve got, wondering if creating...

Bleak winter skies and snow have you dreaming of a fun-filled, sun-drenched getaway? This article is for you. These four backyards from the East Coast to the West celebrate a vacation feel with elements plucked from posh resorts: pools, a hot tub, fire pit lounges and even a putting green. Enjoy the...