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10 Ways to Refresh Your Patio (10 photos)

Refreshing your patio with new furniture, decor or color automatically brightens the space and draws you into it. The good news is that giving your existing patio an upgrade doesn’t need to take a whole lot of time or money. Instead, you can tackle many updates in a day or a weekend,...

7 Questions to Consider Before Planning a Kitchen Remodel (7 photos)

If you’re planning a new kitchen, a designer can help you make the most of the space to ensure the room works perfectly for you. But what are the key questions to think about before you hire your kitchen professional? We asked three experts to share the top things to consider before your first meeting....

Bathroom of the Week: A Stylish Wet Room Built for Aging in Place (10 photos)

After raising their daughter, a California couple shifted focus to caring for the wife’s elderly mother in their late-1970s home. To make the space safer and more functional, they prioritized updating their outdated primary bathroom, which had a cramped vanity and a hazardous step-up shower...

8 Ways to Keep Your Business Running Smoothly When You’re Away (10 photos)

We all know how important it is to step away from work every now and then — not just for your mental and physical well-being, but also to gain some perspective on how you’re doing things. But when you’re an architect, designer, builder or contractor running your own business, the idea of taking a break...

The 10 Most Popular New Laundry Rooms Right Now (10 photos)

This Trending Now story features the most-saved laundry room photos uploaded to Houzz between March 15 and June 15, 2025.
Designing for function and order shape the top 10 laundry rooms on Houzz right now. Thoughtful features like built-in drying racks, hanging rods, ironing board...

To-Dos: Your July Home Checklist (12 photos)

Fireworks, swimming and clambakes. With summer in full swing, the month of July can seem to zip by. Make the most of your month with these to-dos.

10 Outdoor Pavilions for Savoring Summer (10 photos)

With its solid roof, a pavilion offers more protection from sun and rain than a pergola typically does. It’s usually larger too, meaning more space for lounging, noshing and sometimes even cooking. Here you’ll see just how designers decked out both freestanding and attached pavilions to make them eminently...

Yard of the Week: Urban Oasis for a Chicago Family (8 photos)

Located alongside an end-unit townhome in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood is a yard designed to engage the homeowners’ three children. The parents hired landscape architect Stephen Prasses to create an inviting space that would encourage their kids to spend as much time as possible outdoors, immersed...

Key Measurements for Your Kitchen Design (8 photos)

Whether you are moving into an existing kitchen, remodeling the one you have or building a new one, understanding a few key building measurements and organizational guidelines can help your culinary life run more smoothly.
Kitchens provide storage for your food and cookware, give you room for...

10 Aging-in-Place Features Pros Swear By (20 photos)

They’re often called aging-in-place features, but things like curbless showers, nonslip flooring and wide walkways and doorways can benefit everyone, no matter their age or ability. “Regardless of aging in place, there is a place for these in day-to-day life, whether...

Kitchen of the Week: Earthy Pink Lifts a Family Space (12 photos)

The new owners of this three-bedroom Regency-style apartment in Cheltenham, England, loved its location close to their daughter’s school, but its sleek, modern features not so much. “They prefer period style and classic looks,” says Angela Colley of GeorgieRose Interior Design.
One...

8 Ideas From Pros to Elevate Your Outdoor Entertaining Spaces (12 photos)

With the summer entertaining season upon us, you might be wondering how to make your yard more suitable for outdoor gatherings. Or maybe you would just like to add some pizazz and comfort to your patio or deck. We spoke with landscape design and building pros on Houzz about their ideas for elevating...

5 Furniture Trends to Know in 2025 (one photo)

High Point Market in North Carolina is the world’s largest trade-only event for home furnishings. It’s where the industry goes to discover both current and emerging trends. This spring, we checked out the newest collections and spotted five standout furniture trends you’ll be seeing...

Which Appliance Finish Should You Choose for Your Kitchen? (22 photos)

Having trouble deciding what finish your appliances should be? Sometimes it may seem as though stainless steel is the only option designers ever use, but there are actually many options, all with their own uses for different design situations. To help you make the right choice to work with your cabinets,...

10 Fun Outdoor Projects and Activities to Fill Summer Days (14 photos)

Check out these outdoor projects the whole family can enjoy, ranging from easy projects like starting seeds or creating a mini fairy garden, to more involved ones such as turning a stock tank into a raised bed.
The activities are listed roughly in age-group order — starting with projects appropriate...

Pros Share 10 Beautiful Green Paint Colors (11 photos)

From the softest sage to the deepest forest hue, green is having a big moment in design these days. “Green is a great color for a room because it evokes a sense of calm, balance and renewal,” says Susan McBarnet, a designer in Charlotte, North Carolina. “It’s often associated with nature, which can help...

Bathroom of the Week: Fresh Shower-Tub Combo in 49 Square Feet (9 photos)

When a Columbus, Ohio, couple with a baby on the way hired design-build firm Dave Fox to remodel the first-floor bathroom of their 1919 cottage, they had a few clear functional goals — but aesthetically, their brief was less about specifics and more about evoking a calm, spa-like ambiance. Below, see...

Pros Share 10 Beautiful Green Paint Colors (11 photos)

How to Choose a Ceiling Fan for Comfort and Style (11 photos)

Ceiling fans make great additions to the home year-round. They cool us down in summer and warm us up in winter. New features and technologies mean they’re more energy-efficient than ever, and design updates have led to some pretty stylish models.
Personal preference plays a big role when buying...

5 Home Design Ideas Emerging in 2025 (one photo)

These days, finding home design inspiration often starts in a search bar. So we compared search terms on Houzz from this year with last year and found some fascinating design trends homeowners are interested in right now. Watch the video, then check out the full article for more emerging...

10 Tips for Creating a Garden for Aging in Place (16 photos)

If you love to garden, you already know how it benefits both your physical and mental health. Finding ways to keep enjoying your time working outside as you age or if you have physical limitations can be a challenge, however. Fortunately, there are many ways you can make gardening easier on your body...

See 2 Iconic Modernist Neighborhoods on the East and West Coasts (18 photos)

Palm Springs, California, is synonymous with low-slung midcentury modern homes designed by some of history’s biggest names in architecture. Twin Palms, a development of 90 iconic homes by William Krisel and Dan Palmer,...

10 Clever Ways to Finish a Kitchen Cabinet Run (10 photos)

When a row, or run, of cabinets doesn’t end at a wall, the last cabinet becomes an opportunity to add extra function, storage and style to your kitchen. Here are 10 ideas for putting that space to work.

6 New Small Bathrooms With a Luxurious Low-Curb Shower (6 photos)

A low-curb shower offers several advantages. It provides an easy entry point while preventing water from getting outside of the shower and creating a potential slipping hazard. It creates a natural demarcation line to change up flooring materials. It makes for a sturdy base to affix a shower glass panel...

Your Home Maintenance Checklist for Summer (11 photos)

Summer is a good time to get going on some larger home projects both indoors and out. Hotter weather is also your cue to tune up those irrigation systems, boost shade and (finally) clean out the garage. Check these to-dos off your list to get your home and garden in top shape for summer...

Kitchen of the Week: Historic Flair and Room for Two to Cook (10 photos)

This young couple’s appreciation for historic design and love of cooking didn’t jibe with the finishes in their 1990s Colonial-style home or the small work area in their kitchen. They hired Lynda and Jessica Caccamo, a mother-daughter interior design team, to help them achieve...

Earth-Friendly Gardening Could Be the Boost Your Yard Needs (11 photos)

As we all learn more about the importance of protecting wildlife habitats in our outdoor spaces, we’re becoming increasingly aware of the need to build biodiversity and to restore and replenish the soil. This is often referred to as regenerative gardening.
Here, landscape professionals explain...

How to Hire a Contractor (8 photos)

Do your due diligence before hiring your contractor. Price should not be the only factor when making the final decision on who will build your dream home. Your home is where you spend most of your time, and you don’t want poor-quality construction details staring you in the face, day after day. Make...

Bathroom of the Week: Warm Organic Midcentury Modern Style (9 photos)

As they got ready to welcome their first baby, this Long Beach, California, couple bought a 1951 midcentury modern home, with plans to immediately remodel it to better suit their growing family. In the extensive renovation, interior designer Heather Knight-Willcock and contractor...

7 Chores You May Be Doing Wrong (7 photos)

Keeping our homes clean is no easy feat. It can be tedious, repetitive and downright bothersome. However, it’s a necessary task for most of us. So, for the sake of getting the most value out of your cleaning time, here are some basic mistakes that even the cleanest person makes — and how to avoid...

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 Ways to Refresh Your Patio (10 photos)

7 Questions to Consider Before Planning a Kitchen Remodel (7 photos)

Bathroom of the Week: A Stylish Wet Room Built for Aging in Place (10 photos)

8 Ways to Keep Your Business Running Smoothly When You’re Away (10 photos)

The 10 Most Popular New Laundry Rooms Right Now (10 photos)

To-Dos: Your July Home Checklist (12 photos)

10 Outdoor Pavilions for Savoring Summer (10 photos)

Yard of the Week: Urban Oasis for a Chicago Family (8 photos)

Key Measurements for Your Kitchen Design (8 photos)

10 Aging-in-Place Features Pros Swear By (20 photos)

Kitchen of the Week: Earthy Pink Lifts a Family Space (12 photos)

8 Ideas From Pros to Elevate Your Outdoor Entertaining Spaces (12 photos)

5 Furniture Trends to Know in 2025 (one photo)

Which Appliance Finish Should You Choose for Your Kitchen? (22 photos)

10 Fun Outdoor Projects and Activities to Fill Summer Days (14 photos)

Pros Share 10 Beautiful Green Paint Colors (11 photos)

Bathroom of the Week: Fresh Shower-Tub Combo in 49 Square Feet (9 photos)

Pros Share 10 Beautiful Green Paint Colors (11 photos)

How to Choose a Ceiling Fan for Comfort and Style (11 photos)

5 Home Design Ideas Emerging in 2025 (one photo)

10 Tips for Creating a Garden for Aging in Place (16 photos)

See 2 Iconic Modernist Neighborhoods on the East and West Coasts (18 photos)

10 Clever Ways to Finish a Kitchen Cabinet Run (10 photos)

6 New Small Bathrooms With a Luxurious Low-Curb Shower (6 photos)

Your Home Maintenance Checklist for Summer (11 photos)

Kitchen of the Week: Historic Flair and Room for Two to Cook (10 photos)

Earth-Friendly Gardening Could Be the Boost Your Yard Needs (11 photos)

How to Hire a Contractor (8 photos)

Bathroom of the Week: Warm Organic Midcentury Modern Style (9 photos)

7 Chores You May Be Doing Wrong (7 photos)

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