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10 Decks With Unexpected Features (11 photos)

Even the smallest deck gives you a chance to enjoy being outside. But if you want to take your deck to the next level, consider incorporating a standout element that makes you stop and take a second look at the deck itself. It can be as simple as a unique decking pattern or as elaborate as multiple levels...

Houzz Tour: Warm Contemporary Style on a Texas Lake (17 photos)

Sometimes you can pick your neighbors. That was the case for this young family of four, which approached the owners of a contemporary home being built next door to their best friends’ lake house in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. The timing was right, and the original owners agreed to sell. By a happy...

15 Ways to Refresh Your Yard for Summer Enjoyment (16 photos)

It may be the height of summer, but it’s not too late to refresh your yard for the season. The following 15 design ideas will help you give your outdoor space a pick-me-up without requiring too much time and effort. The best part is, you’ll still have plenty of time to enjoy your newly revitalized...

The 10 Most Popular New Home Bars Right Now (10 photos)

This Trending Now story features the most-saved home bar photos uploaded to Houzz between March 15 and June 15, 2025.
Whether you want to entertain a cocktail-loving crowd or play barista for the family, having a home bar is a great way to keep everything organized and out of the...

8 New Bathrooms With Stylish Tub Setups (8 photos)

A stylish bathtub setup can instantly elevate a bathroom from functional to luxurious. Whether it’s a sculptural freestanding tub framed by drapery, a soaking spot with sweeping views or a sleek, modern silhouette backed by bold tile or wallpaper, the following bathrooms transform the bathtub...

Kitchen of the Week: Garden Connections in a Period Cottage (8 photos)

This Seattle couple turned the devastation of fire damage into an opportunity to create the kitchen of their dreams. Working with architect Sara Emhoff and interior designer Abbas Rachaman of Board & Vellum on the renovation, they expanded their existing porch and created strong connections between...

How to Manage a Tricky Remodeling Client (7 photos)

There are many factors involved in a renovation project, and each one can prove problematic when it comes to completing the job without issues, but sometimes the biggest challenge is the customer themselves. If you’ve ever had a project where your relationship with the client has become tricky, read...

Houzz Tour: Sensitively Renovated, Light-Filled Waterfront Home (22 photos)

The owners of this Victorian townhouse had originally hired interior designer Tanya Bentley to help them update their kitchen, but, after some lengthy discussions, they realized there was the potential to redesign the whole house.
Bentley suggested a reconfigured floor plan, put together a design...

Home Professionals Navigate Continued Economic Challenges (2 photos)

The quarterly U.S. Houzz Renovation Barometer asks more than 1,000 construction and architecture and design firms on Houzz about their expected, current and recent business activity. The Q3 2025 Barometer, fielded June 14-July 1, 2025, also asked...

Home Professionals Grow More Cautious as Business Activity Slows (18 photos)

Business sentiment across the home construction and design industry has declined, marking the second consecutive quarter of reduced optimism as business activity wanes, according to the Q3 2025 U.S. Houzz Renovation Barometer. The outlook among firms is significantly lower than it was at the start of...

Bathroom of the Week: Colonial-Style Home Gains Spacious En Suite (10 photos)

When this Wisconsin couple settled into their 1960s Colonial-style home tucked into a quiet wooded neighborhood, they knew the existing 70-square-foot second-floor primary bathroom wasn’t going to meet their long-term needs. To achieve the spa-like en suite they envisioned, they turned to...

10 Reasons to Cook and Eat Outdoors This Summer (10 photos)

The scent of dinner sizzling on the grill and the joy of eating in the open air — cooking and dining outdoors are simple summer pleasures that deserve to be enjoyed more often. Here are 10 reasons to bring your crew outside for dinner (or breakfast or lunch) more often this season and beyond.

Houzz Tour: Renovated Country Home With Beautiful Nature Views (19 photos)

This is the project that grew and grew. What started out as a simple refurbishment of a rural cottage in West Sussex, England, became a comprehensive renovation, an addition and a landscaping job. “It was an absolute joy,” says Paul Duffy, the architect responsible for the transformation. “It evolved...

The 10 Most Popular New Kitchens Right Now (10 photos)

This Trending Now story features the most-saved kitchen photos uploaded to Houzz between March 15 and June 15, 2025

There’s no one-size-fits-all style when it comes to a popular kitchen, and this countdown of the most-saved new kitchens on Houzz proves it. From bold and...

5 Aging-in-Place Features Pros Recommend (one photo)

They are often called aging-in-place features, but really things like curbless showers, nonslip flooring and wide walkways can benefit everyone, no matter their age or ability. We asked more...

The 10 Most Popular New Living Spaces Right Now (10 photos)

This Trending Now story features the most-saved living room photos uploaded to Houzz between March 15 and June 15, 2025.
Several things can contribute to a successful living room design. Standout architectural features like fireplaces, custom built-ins and beamed or vaulted...

See the Winning 3D Design Inspired by the Hit Film SUPERMAN (5 photos)

Designer Trevor J. Peterson appreciates the quiet moments, so when a recent Houzz contest called on pros to use the Houzz Pro 3D Floor Planner to create...

The Top 10 New Powder Rooms Right Now (10 photos)

This Trending Now story features the most-saved powder room photos uploaded to Houzz between March 15 and June 15, 2025.
Designers love to turn up the style in powder rooms, which don’t demand the heavy-duty function of a primary bath. For ideas on elegant materials,...

Kitchen of the Week: Green Cabinets Refresh a 1935 Colonial (13 photos)

The owners of this 1935 Colonial in Wakefield, Massachusetts, had previously teamed up with McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath for a full bathroom remodel. So when it was time to update their U-shaped kitchen with its aging two-tone cabinetry and dated peninsula, they...

AI Adoption Is Growing Fast Among Construction and Design Pros (19 photos)

As artificial intelligence reshapes industries around the world, new insights from the 2025 U.S. Houzz State of AI in Construction and Design report reveal that the technology is being adopted by many construction and design professionals. The inaugural report is...

Pros Share Their Top Plant Picks for a Low-Maintenance Yard (11 photos)

Putting the right plants in the right spots is the foundation for any low-maintenance landscape. We spoke with 12 landscape professionals from eight design firms in different regions around the country to learn the plants they recommend to homeowners looking to create an easy-care (or easier-care) garden...

Bathroom of the Week: Grab Bars and a Curbless Shower (6 photos)

Their mother needed more help adapting her 100-year-old Craftsman house for aging in place, so two devoted daughters decided to hire a professional designer for the first time. They discovered kitchen and bathroom designer Tiara Lewis online and invited her to assess the 55-square-foot bathroom.
“They...

Houzz Tour: 15th-Century Stone Cottage Gets a Sensitive Update (15 photos)

When you purchase a property that’s been standing for hundreds of years, the prospect of renovating it might be daunting. How do you make it suitable for modern living without destroying the original beauty of the building?
Fortunately, the new owner of this 15th-century house, Beth Dadswell,...

How to Build Systems and Teams That Can Handle Busy Times (12 photos)

Thriving under pressure isn’t luck — it’s strategy. The key to success during busy periods is creating systems that streamline workflows, ensure clarity and keep everyone aligned. We asked eight seasoned design professionals on Houzz about the internal strategies they’ve developed to handle hectic periods,...

The Top 10 New Home Offices Right Now (10 photos)

This Trending Now story features the most-saved home office photos uploaded to Houzz between March 15 and June 15, 2025.

No matter how you like to work from home, this countdown of the most-saved new home offices on Houzz offers inspiration. Whether tucked into a compact alcove...

25 Ways to Pump Up Your Pool for Summer Fun (28 photos)

Summertime is swimming pool time. If you have a pool already, perhaps you’re looking to add some features that will turn it into even more of a backyard destination than it currently is. If you’re thinking of adding a new pool, you’ll want to explore the options that can give you the pool of your dreams....

The 10 Most Popular New Bedrooms Right Now (10 photos)

This Trending Now story features the most-saved bedroom photos uploaded to Houzz between March 15 and June 15, 2025.

Neutrals are a natural choice for creating a restful bedroom, but all-beige doesn’t have to be the default. In fact, designers...

The Top 10 New Outdoor Living Spaces Right Now (10 photos)

This Trending Now story features the most-saved outdoor photos uploaded to Houzz between March 15 and June 15, 2025.
On a warm summer evening, few things compare to unwinding outdoors — whether it’s sitting beneath the twinkle of cafe lights, gathering around the soft glow of a fire...

The 10 Most Popular New Bathrooms Right Now (10 photos)

This Trending Now story features the most-saved bathroom photos uploaded to Houzz between March 15 and June 15, 2025.
Whether a bathroom is spacious or snug, the success of its design comes down to smart space planning and thoughtful material choices. To find ideas for layouts, color...

5 Pros Share How They Find and Keep Top Talent (15 photos)

As a small-business owner, you want to work with the best. The ability to stay competitive, land great projects and complete them at a high level hinges on having the right talent in the right roles. Finding and retaining good people, however, is frequently a challenge. To fuel your thinking, we spoke...

Dec. 19, 2024

KBIS 2025 Preview with Designs of Distinction

KBIS 2025 – Find us at Booth N2363 in the North Hall from February 25-27, 2025 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Click on the images below to view our KBIS 2025 Exhibitor Hub and KBIS 2025 Floor Plan. Don’t forget to get your FREE KBIS 2025 Expo Hall Pass on us! What you will […]

Sep. 20, 2024

October 2024 Update

Elevate Your Designs with Premium Decorative Components and Materials from Designs of Distinction® At Designs of Distinction®, we believe that the right finishing touches can transform any interior space. Whether you’re an interior designer, cabinet maker, builder, architect, or woodworker, our collection of premium decorative hardware and accessories offers innovative solutions to meet your design […]

May. 21, 2024

The Countdown is ON to IWF 2024

Where will you find Designs of Distinction® at IWF 2024? WHAT: International Woodworking Fair – North America’s largest wood products technology and design show. WHERE: Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. WHEN: Tuesday, August 6 through Friday, August 9, 2024. FIND US AT: Booth C2562 in Building C, level 1. *Post last updated July […]

Mar. 8, 2024

KBIS 2024 Review

KBIS 2024 did not disappoint! Marking its 60th anniversary, KBIS 2024 “exponentially grew from 2023,” attracting new and international exhibitors. Per NKBA, there was a 40% increase in new exhibitors at KBIS, and, with over 41,500 visitors – it was the largest turnout KBIS has ever seen. Per the official KBIS 2024 Wrap Up, “attendees […]

Jan. 9, 2024

KBIS 2024 Preview

KBIS 2024 is less than 4 weeks away! Preparations are well underway for our KBIS 2024 display. Find us at Booth #N1863 in the North Hall from February 27-29, 2024 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. UNVEILING AT KBIS 2024 We’re incredibly excited to introduce new collections, materials, finishes, and more at KBIS 2024. New […]

Dec. 20, 2023

Premiering at KBIS 2024: New Titanium Finish for Metallic Accents

PREMIERING AT KBIS 2024 | BOOTH #N1863 New Titanium Finish for Metallic Accents At KBIS 2024, we’ll be premiering a new Titanium finish for Metallic Accents at booth N1863. With the addition of the new Titanium finish, we will carry Metallic Accents in eight finishes come 2024. The addition of Titanium to our line is […]

Dec. 14, 2023

Stay Trendy in 2024 with Designs of Distinction

Trending… Sustainable, Organic, & Earthy At Designs of Distinction®, we work tirelessly to bring trending components and materials to market. 2024 Trend Reports reveal that sustainable, organic, and earthy materials are at the top of mind for today’s buyers who want to recreate the harmony of nature indoors. Our materials – including American-made hardwood tambour, […]

Dec. 7, 2023

Premiering at KBIS 2024: Base Shapes for Use with Tambour Panels

PREMIERING AT KBIS 2024 | BOOTH #N1863 Base Shapes for Use with Tambour Panels At KBIS 2024, we’ll be premiering our new product line – Base Shapes for Use with Tambour Panels – at booth N1863. We’ll be showing three new shapes, including angled (shown above), cylinder, and rectangle. Our new Base Shapes were inspired […]

Nov. 28, 2023

Partners in Style: Designs of Distinction is CMA’s Fall 2023 Featured Associate

Cabinet Manufacturers Association’s (CMA) publication, PROfiles, is a quarterly magazine focused on member’s achievements, business practices, innovative projects, and more. Their Fall 2023 issue features Designs of Distinction as a Featured Associate; Kathy Constantine, VP of Designs of Distinction, had the opportunity to interview with Carla Atkinson from CMA. We’re excited to share the “Partners […]

Oct. 9, 2023

Designer DripEdge™ wins KBB’s Product Award for Functional Hardware

We’re excited to share that our Designer DripEdge™ has been chosen for this year’s KBB Product Awards in the Functional Hardware category! KBB – Kitchen & Bath Business – is the official publication of the NKBA and KBIS (National Kitchen & Bath Association and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, respectively). Each fall, KBB names new […]

Aug. 27, 2024

Architectural Wood Institute Annual Convention

WHAT: AWI Annual Convention WHERE: 39 Beach Lagoon Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 WHEN: Sunday, September 22 through Tuesday, September 24 SUMMARY: Join us at the beautiful Omni Amelia Island Resort for a fantastic lineup of speakers along with the opportunity to network with and gain insight from other AWI members and industry partners. Find […]

Aug. 20, 2024

KBIS 2025

WHAT: Kitchen & Bath Industry Show 2025, coinciding with the International Builders Show (IBS) WHERE: Las Vegas Convention Center WHEN: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 through Thursday, February 27, 2025 FIND US AT: Booth N2363

Aug. 20, 2024

NBMDA Annual Convention

WHAT: North American Building Material Distribution Association Annual Convention WHERE: Hyatt Regency New Orleans WHEN: Tuesday, October 22 through Thursday, Ocotber 24 FIND US AT: Booth 1122

Aug. 20, 2024

Wood Pro Expo (WPE) – Lancaster, PA

WHAT: Wood Pro Expo WHERE: Spooky Nook Sports Center in Manheim, PA WHEN: Thursday, October 24 through Friday, October 26 FIND US AT: Booth 304 Get a FREE Guest Pass using the code BROWNW24

Jun. 12, 2024

International Woodworking Fair (IWF) Atlanta

WHAT: International Woodworking Fair – North America’s largest wood products technology and design show. WHERE: Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA. WHEN: Tuesday, August 6 through Friday, August 9, 2024. FIND US AT: Booth C2562 in Building C, level 1. Get a FREE Guest Pass to IWF 2024! Contact us today – guest passes […]

Mar. 12, 2024

Closets Conference & Expo / Wood Pro Expo Illinois – April 17-19, 2024

VIEW OUR EXHIBITOR PORTAL HERE Register for FREE using Guest Pass Code: DDBROWN24 About the Show Conference: April 17, 2024 | Expo: April 18-19, 2024 Closets Conference & Expo is co-located with Wood Pro Expo Illinois The 2024 Closets Conference & Expo is the ONLY international tradeshow for the closets and home organization industry. The […]

Mar. 5, 2024

Closets Conference / “What’s Your Problem?” Breakfast – April 18, 2024

Closets Conference & Expo – “What’s Your Problem?” Breakfast & Roundtable Discussion Join us on Wednesday, April 18 at 8AM CST for the “What’s Your Problem?” Breakfast, hosted by Cabinet Makers Association (CMA), and sponsored by Designs of Distinction. This breakfast will take place at the Closets Conference & Expo in Schaumburg, IL at the […]

Feb. 12, 2024

Cut-to-Size Materials Webinar – April 10, 2024

Cut-to-Size Materials – Designs of Distinction Join us on Wednesday, April 10 at 11 AM CST for our first Webinar! In this session, we will discuss our Cut-to-Size Materials. We will address questions such as: – What does Cut-to-Size mean? – What materials are available to Cut-to-Size? – How are Cut-to-Size materials priced? – […]

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10 Decks With Unexpected Features (11 photos)

Houzz Tour: Warm Contemporary Style on a Texas Lake (17 photos)

15 Ways to Refresh Your Yard for Summer Enjoyment (16 photos)

The 10 Most Popular New Home Bars Right Now (10 photos)

8 New Bathrooms With Stylish Tub Setups (8 photos)

Kitchen of the Week: Garden Connections in a Period Cottage (8 photos)

How to Manage a Tricky Remodeling Client (7 photos)

Houzz Tour: Sensitively Renovated, Light-Filled Waterfront Home (22 photos)

Home Professionals Navigate Continued Economic Challenges (2 photos)

Home Professionals Grow More Cautious as Business Activity Slows (18 photos)

Bathroom of the Week: Colonial-Style Home Gains Spacious En Suite (10 photos)

10 Reasons to Cook and Eat Outdoors This Summer (10 photos)

Houzz Tour: Renovated Country Home With Beautiful Nature Views (19 photos)

The 10 Most Popular New Kitchens Right Now (10 photos)

5 Aging-in-Place Features Pros Recommend (one photo)

The 10 Most Popular New Living Spaces Right Now (10 photos)

See the Winning 3D Design Inspired by the Hit Film SUPERMAN (5 photos)

The Top 10 New Powder Rooms Right Now (10 photos)

Kitchen of the Week: Green Cabinets Refresh a 1935 Colonial (13 photos)

AI Adoption Is Growing Fast Among Construction and Design Pros (19 photos)

Pros Share Their Top Plant Picks for a Low-Maintenance Yard (11 photos)

Bathroom of the Week: Grab Bars and a Curbless Shower (6 photos)

Houzz Tour: 15th-Century Stone Cottage Gets a Sensitive Update (15 photos)

How to Build Systems and Teams That Can Handle Busy Times (12 photos)

The Top 10 New Home Offices Right Now (10 photos)

25 Ways to Pump Up Your Pool for Summer Fun (28 photos)

The 10 Most Popular New Bedrooms Right Now (10 photos)

The Top 10 New Outdoor Living Spaces Right Now (10 photos)

The 10 Most Popular New Bathrooms Right Now (10 photos)

5 Pros Share How They Find and Keep Top Talent (15 photos)

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