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Bathroom of the Week: Sauna and Cold Plunge Bring the Spa Home (13 photos)
Grant and Angela Morris appreciated the spacious size of their 260-square-foot primary bathroom. Too bad it was overcrowded with bulky elements and dated materials. Angela, a jewelry designer, wanted more efficiency and style. Grant wanted a sauna and other spa-like features for wellness benefits. To...

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10 Big-Picture Home Remodeling Trends to Consider in 2025 (21 photos)
When updating a home, it can be helpful to separate “must haves” from “nice to haves” to set priorities. Looking at what other homeowners find most important can help you strategize better. For a glimpse at the renovation projects, products and professionals popular now, check out these highlights from...

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10 Ideas to Make Every Day at Home a Little Better (10 photos)
When imagining how you can improve your daily life, it’s normal to think big: outfit a new kitchen, redesign the bathroom or extend the loft. But little changes — like giving yourself a future present or creating a “done” list — can go a long way too. Check out these suggestions for more happiness right...

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12 Inspiring Kitchens With Slab Backsplashes (15 photos)
A slab kitchen backsplash has many benefits. It lacks the numerous grout lines that often come with tile installation, meaning it’s easier to wipe clean. It’s also quicker and easier to install than tile. But perhaps best of all, a slab backsplash looks utterly stunning. Depending on the material, the...

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10 Times to Hire a Landscape Architect (11 photos)
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...

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Before and After: 3 Front Yards That Invite Socializing (9 photos)
Many of us are craving connection these days. The good news is, you don’t have to look far and wide for it. Whether you want to build community or just wave hi once in a while, you can foster meaningful connections right in your own front yard. Get ideas from these three spaces, then let us know in the...

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8 Key Lighting Trends From Milan (29 photos)
The 2025 edition of Milan’s Salone del Mobile recently welcomed back the biennial Euroluce lighting exhibition (April 8-13). More than 300 international exhibitors showcased the evolving journey of light through research, innovation and a growing sensitivity to societal change. In our increasingly digital...

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10 Smart Bathroom Storage Solutions (22 photos)
Storage space is at a premium in a bathroom, so making the most of every inch is important. Thoughtful storage solutions include customized vanities with features like drawer inserts, integrated hampers and pullout trash bins. Designers also create storage with countertop towers, linen cabinets, medicine...

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Yard of the Week: Contemporary House Meets Naturalistic Gardens (22 photos)
In 2022, the renovation of this contemporary lakeside house in Princeton, New Jersey, was almost finished. The homeowners, a couple with three young daughters, were ready to tackle the landscape next. Their architects recommended landscape designer Ronni Hock, and the couple was already familiar with...

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10 Restful and Stylish New Bedrooms (10 photos)
Having a calm and relaxing bedroom that doesn’t skimp on style is the goal of many homeowners. But that can be interpreted in many ways. Here, designers share the details they used to create calming bedrooms in looks that range from subtle to sophisticated.

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Kitchen of the Week: Airy and Elegant in 155 Square Feet (10 photos)
With busy jobs and two elementary school kids, Kendra Oxholm and her husband needed a kitchen that could keep up with their hectic lifestyle. Their existing kitchen didn’t come close. It sat closed off behind a wall separating it from the dining room. The space felt cramped. The cabinets lacked storage....

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How to Decorate a Coffee Table (18 photos)
A coffee table is many things: a place to set your drink, a footrest, somewhere to stash the remote and — of course — a beautiful decorative addition to your living room. Or, at least, it has the potential to be all of these things. Your coffee table can also become a cluttered mess if you aren’t careful,...

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5 Home Renovation Spending Trends to Know About in 2025 (20 photos)
Homeowners continue to invest in significant home improvement projects — big and small — despite some groups pulling back on spending, according to the just-released 2025 U.S. Houzz & Home Study. Overall median spend among homeowners dipped to $20,000 in 2024 from its peak of $24,000...

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Bathroom of the Week: Bright and Lively With Vintage Details (11 photos)
A North Carolina couple with two sons knew they disliked most elements in their primary en suite bathroom. They just didn’t know what to do about them. Looking to maximize storage, increase function, improve privacy and infuse new style into the space, they turned to designer Misty Molloy for help. She...

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10 Times to Hire a Builder (10 photos)
Wondering if it’s time to hire a homebuilder? Some builders work on custom homes with individual clients in collaboration with the homeowner’s architect, while others are also developers, purchasing land and creating communities of customizable homes. If you’re thinking of building a home or undertaking...

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5 of the Most Inviting English Country Kitchens on Houzz (10 photos)
With their wood countertops, traditional ovens and welcoming feel, country kitchens have a clear appeal. If you find yourself drawn to this timeless style, you’re not alone, as country cottage interiors have been increasingly popular on Houzz. Here are five of the best country-style...

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Landscape Pros Share Their Secrets to Creating a Resilient Garden (16 photos)
Landscapes designed to thrive in and support their local ecosystem even when faced with disruptions such as weather events, pests and diseases feel especially relevant today. And for homeowners who want an outdoor space that works with nature rather than against it, “resiliency” has become a byword....

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20 Things You Might Be Forgetting to Spring-Clean (10 photos)
Freshening your house with a deep spring-cleaning right now can feel really good. If you’re ready to go beyond the basic vacuum-and-mop weekly clean, pick and choose from these 20 deep-cleaning tasks, and get ready to enjoy your sparkling clean house.
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The 10 Most Popular New Outdoor Spaces So Far This Year (10 photos)
This Trending Now story features the most-saved outdoor photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2024, and March 15, 2025.
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Houzz Tour: 1920s Home Sensitively Updated in Phases (28 photos)
The phrase “worth the wait” is probably an understatement when it comes to this gorgeous English home, as the owners did have to exercise quite a bit of patience. Pandemic restrictions meant renovations to the tired 1920s property spanned two years and the work had to be divided into three phases.
“The...

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Kitchen of the Week: Midcentury Style and Modern Conveniences (14 photos)
The owners of this Minnesota home — professional musicians and California transplants — were drawn to its midcentury modern architecture. According to local lore, the house was designed by a protege of Frank Lloyd Wright’s in 1954. It’s a fabulous home filled with iconic midcentury details.
The...

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7 Trends From the 2025 Milan Furniture Fair (19 photos)
Beauty, innovation, functionality, technology and sustainability. These were the themes at the heart of the 63rd Salone del Mobile, or Milan Furniture Fair, held April 8-13. This year’s trade show welcomed 2,100 exhibitors, including many newcomers and an ever-growing international presence,...

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The Top 10 New Powder Rooms So Far in 2025 (10 photos)
This Trending Now story features the most-saved powder room photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2024, and March 15, 2025.
We all know that because they’re small and tucked away, powder rooms offer the chance to play outside the rest of the home’s design...

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10 Spring Home Upgrades to Do Right Now (12 photos)
With the weather warming up, now’s the time to look at ways to revitalize your home. Here are 10 projects to get your home in shape for summer and create year-round comfort.

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The 10 Most Popular New Bedrooms So Far in 2025 (10 photos)
This Trending Now story features the most-saved bedroom photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2024, and March 15, 2025.
A beautiful bedroom can help create a restful environment, especially if the room features sumptuous layered linens, light-limiting window treatments and soothing...

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Bathroom of the Week: Warm Style Infused With Natural Light (12 photos)
These parents of three in West Chester, Pennsylvania, had had great success working with Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio when remodeling their kitchen and a few other rooms. So when they were ready to take their primary bathroom down to the studs a few years later, they reached out to...

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10 Times to Hire an Interior Designer (11 photos)
Wondering if it’s time to hire an interior design pro? If you have a project that you’d love to see completed — whether it’s a single room or an entire house — getting an interior designer on the case might just be the best thing for your (design) sanity. Here are 10 times it makes sense to step away...

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15 Attractive Kitchen Range Hoods (15 photos)
Yes, the system hidden in a range hood works hard to filter out or vent cooking odors, steam and even grease. But the hood itself doesn’t have to look like a workhorse. See how these models get the job done while also adding a lovely element to their kitchens. Blending in or standing out, they...

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7 Gardening Trends to Know for 2025 (7 photos)
With spring underway, gardens are waking up and the outdoors is beckoning. Take a look at these trend predictions from our panel of experts to see how we might all be using and enjoying our yards this year. From wild planting and permeable landscapes to slow gardening and wildlife...

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How to Clean Your Windows and Keep Them Streak-Free (8 photos)
Have you ever sat in your favorite chair and looked out the window, only to see streaks and smears? Or looked out the kitchen window, only to see a community of spiders and bugs all over your screens? Windows can be a challenge to clean. But here are tips, tricks and tools to help you clean your windows...

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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