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The Top 10 New Kitchens (10 photos)

This Trending Now story features the most-saved kitchen photos uploaded to Houzz between June 15 and September 15, 2024.
Wood cabinets, warm neutral colors and islands designed for entertaining are features popular in kitchens right now. You’ll find inspiring examples of those and...

11 Easy-Care All-Foliage Container Gardens for Fall (12 photos)

It’s easy to jump to late-blooming flowers as a default for fall container gardens, but foliage plants can be just as beautiful and easier to maintain over the season. Take the jewel-toned leaves of coral bells, combined with texture-rich autumn ferns or a cascade of a weeping conifer, and you have a...

See the Bathroom Features Homeowners Want (15 photos)

To get the best results in a bathroom remodeling project, it’s worth brushing up on the latest trends in materials, layouts and other features. You’ll find ideas to help you make the right decisions in these seven takeaways from the recently released 2024...

The Top 10 New Bathrooms (10 photos)

This Trending Now story features the most-saved bathroom photos uploaded to Houzz between June 15 and September 15, 2024.
Whether you’re embarking on a major bathroom remodel or doing a small touch-up, you’ll want to start by gathering fresh ideas. For inspiration on color schemes,...

To-Dos: Your October Home Checklist (10 photos)

The leaves are falling, pumpkins are showing up at market, and the cozy comforts of home beckon — it must be October. Make the most of this month’s bountiful harvest, get some exercise raking leaves in the brisk air, and button down your house in preparation for winter. Then sit back, relax and warm...

10 New Bedrooms Popular Now (10 photos)

This Trending Now story features the most-saved bedroom photos uploaded to Houzz between June 15 and September 15, 2024.

When creating the bedroom of your dreams, you’ll encounter lots of options for bedding, furniture, color palettes, decor and other design elements....

Where to Stash the Stand Mixer in Your Kitchen (11 photos)

Stand mixers weigh a lot and are not easy to move around. Here are some easy-to-access storage solutions for this heavy small kitchen appliance. Be sure to share your ideas with us in the Comments.

Tour an Elegant Historical Home With Rich and Timeless Details (7 photos)

This 1907 home on a spacious lot in New Jersey had many beautiful details, including walnut millwork and original molding. But those details had aged past the point of rescue. So the homeowners reached out to designer Anastasia Harrison of AHD&Co...

7 Curb Appeal Projects That Homeowners Are Choosing Right Now (9 photos)

A home with beautiful curb appeal can be a joy for owners, visitors and neighbors alike. So it’s no surprise that nearly half (46%) of outdoor upgrades take place at the front of the home, according to the 2024...

Patio of the Week: Gaucho Grill, Pavilion and Fire Pit (13 photos)

These suburban Chicago homeowners have Brazilian roots, and they wanted to bring South American flavor to their yard. A gaucho grill was the top priority on their list, with a spot to enjoy the feast and room to relax after the meal was over. They searched Houzz for landscape professionals and found...

6 New Kitchens With Rich Wood Cabinets (6 photos)

We recently highlighted stylish kitchens that feature light oak wood cabinets. Here you’ll find kitchens featuring wood cabinets in slightly richer tones. See how pros used alder, walnut, cherry and oak in various stains to create a warm, sophisticated...

Your Guide to Stress-Free Thanksgiving Prep (9 photos)

Hosting Thanksgiving at your house this year? With so many details to coordinate, guests to host and dishes to cook, having a plan will save headaches and pave the way for a beautiful feast you can really feel grateful for. This breakdown of just what to do and when, from the early preparations to Thanksgiving...

14 Easy Holiday Decorating Ideas (15 photos)

We’ve rounded up some favorite holiday decorating ideas on Houzz that can be completed almost as quickly as you can hum “Deck the Halls.” Take a look at these 14 easy and creative decorations for doorways, mantels, sideboards, dining tables and more that all take minutes, not hours, to put together....

11 Big-Picture Bathroom Remodeling Trends (24 photos)

Homeowners are increasingly prioritizing their personal needs during primary bathroom renovations more than they are resale value, according to the just-released 2024 U.S. Houzz Bathroom Trends Study. They’re also spending more. The study is based on a survey of more than 1,200 homeowners...

Kitchen of the Week: Expanded Layout in Fresh Green and Warm Wood (9 photos)

To give these homeowners a more spacious and open kitchen, their designer, Kerri Reesey, had an intriguing proposal: Flip spaces. By taking down walls and swapping the location of the kitchen with a dining area and adding a 5-foot bump-out, she was able to radically reconfigure the look and feel of the...

Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist (12 photos)

Fall is a good time to take care of big home repair projects before shorter days (and in many areas, ice and snow) make outdoor work too difficult. And if you do live in an area with cold winters, take some time this fall to boost energy efficiency throughout your home and prevent damage from winter...

Design a Beautiful Fall Garden Pollinators Will Love (5 photos)

I don’t know about you, but I live for fall — with its cool mornings, crisp air and quiet evenings. Plus, at least one-third of my plants bloom after August, and the trees, shrubs, grasses and perennial flowers bring a rainbow of colors to the garden until early November, long after summer flowers have...

Bathroom of the Week: Warm Transitional Style and a Big Shower (12 photos)

This suburban Portland, Oregon, homeowner was ready for a big change in her townhome’s primary bathroom. The space wasn’t being used to its full advantage and the layout made the spacious room feel clunky and cramped. She hired interior designer Amy Pearson to help her get the bathroom of her dreams,...

How to Design a Multigenerational Kitchen (11 photos)

The kitchen that serves a three-generation household has to work very hard indeed. Designing one for children, parents and grandparents — and factoring in all their individual needs — requires an egalitarian approach.
As the pandemic lays bare the importance of being near family, living arrangements...

Pros’ 14 Favorite Kitchen Island Features (21 photos)

“Everyone wants an island in their kitchen — the bigger the better. It is the most requested kitchen must-have we receive,” says Chad Kahle, president of Kitchen Vision of the Carolinas in Denver, North Carolina....

How to Declutter Your Home and Keep It Tidy (11 photos)

Clutter isn’t just unsightly — it can waste time and deplete energy as we search through it. It can have an emotional impact too. “Our brains are continually processing what they see, and if we constantly have to process clutter in our home, we’re overloading our brains with unnecessary work,” says Hannah...

Houzz Tour: Organic Modern Makeover Embraces the Art of Wabi-Sabi (30 photos)

When a Santa Cruz, California, couple hired designer Shannon Demma of Urbana Design Studio to remodel their home after finding her portfolio on Houzz, they shared several wishes. First, the avid bird-watchers and environmentalists wanted the house to feel more connected to its wooded setting....

10 Ways to Enjoy Fall in Your Outdoor Spaces (10 photos)

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...

Yard of the Week: Lush, Drought-Tolerant and Filled With Wildlife (7 photos)

Redesigning their backyard persuaded this family of three to stay put instead of moving. Previously, they had a collection of cherished fish living in a leaky pond, mature shrubs overwhelming and overshading the small space, and a patchy lawn growing in poorly draining clay soil.
The yard is...

Innovative Sustainable Ideas From Fall 2024’s Maison & Objet (17 photos)

The twice-annual Maison & Objet show for interior decoration, design and lifestyle has for several years highlighted the latest eco materials and the finished products they’ve inspired. The fall 2024 show, held Sept. 5 to 9, was no exception. It sent a clear message: Ecology and sustainability are...

5 Inviting New Kitchens With Light Wood Cabinets (5 photos)

After white, wood is the most popular choice for cabinetry colors. While a variety of wood species and tones are warming...

Kitchen of the Week: Classic and Elegant in White and Walnut (9 photos)

Designer Mary Maney has updated countless kitchens for clients over the years. That gave her plenty of time and experience to dream up the right features and materials to improve her own aging kitchen. Maney wanted to bring a traditional look to her suburban Tudor-style home, as well as brighten things...

8 Plant Pairings for High-Impact Color in the Fall Garden (9 photos)

As the season shifts from summer to fall, high-impact planting pairings can effectively add fall color to garden beds. Check nurseries for fall-blooming perennials that are just beginning to bud (rather than those in full bloom) and for colors that really pop when planted in containers and garden...

10 Stylish Spa-Like Bathtub Setups (10 photos)

Few things can cure the post-summer-vacation blues like a relaxing soak in a bathtub. For the ultimate spa-like experience, you’ll want more than just hot water. Your choice of tub and its location within the bathroom, as well as selections for tile, color, fixtures and other details, can enhance bath...

Bathroom of the Week: Spa-Like Suite With an Indoor-Outdoor Tub (13 photos)

In the leafy Northern California town of Los Gatos, an empty-nest couple were seeking an en suite primary bathroom that could serve two seemingly antithetical purposes. First, the former lawyers wanted it to be a sun-filled private sanctuary where they could unwind. At the same time, they wanted...

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 […]

Sep. 27, 2023

Designs of Distinction joins NBMDA

New NBMDA Membership Designs of Distinction® recently joined NBMDA – the North American Building Material Distribution Association. With this new membership, we’re aiming to reach new commercial and residential trade professionals. Additionally, we plan to unveil a brand new Distributor Program at the 2023 NBMDA Annual Convention this November. Per NBMDA’s website, “NBMDA is a […]

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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The Top 10 New Kitchens (10 photos)

11 Easy-Care All-Foliage Container Gardens for Fall (12 photos)

See the Bathroom Features Homeowners Want (15 photos)

The Top 10 New Bathrooms (10 photos)

To-Dos: Your October Home Checklist (10 photos)

10 New Bedrooms Popular Now (10 photos)

Where to Stash the Stand Mixer in Your Kitchen (11 photos)

Tour an Elegant Historical Home With Rich and Timeless Details (7 photos)

7 Curb Appeal Projects That Homeowners Are Choosing Right Now (9 photos)

Patio of the Week: Gaucho Grill, Pavilion and Fire Pit (13 photos)

6 New Kitchens With Rich Wood Cabinets (6 photos)

Your Guide to Stress-Free Thanksgiving Prep (9 photos)

14 Easy Holiday Decorating Ideas (15 photos)

11 Big-Picture Bathroom Remodeling Trends (24 photos)

Kitchen of the Week: Expanded Layout in Fresh Green and Warm Wood (9 photos)

Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist (12 photos)

Design a Beautiful Fall Garden Pollinators Will Love (5 photos)

Bathroom of the Week: Warm Transitional Style and a Big Shower (12 photos)

How to Design a Multigenerational Kitchen (11 photos)

Pros’ 14 Favorite Kitchen Island Features (21 photos)

How to Declutter Your Home and Keep It Tidy (11 photos)

Houzz Tour: Organic Modern Makeover Embraces the Art of Wabi-Sabi (30 photos)

10 Ways to Enjoy Fall in Your Outdoor Spaces (10 photos)

Yard of the Week: Lush, Drought-Tolerant and Filled With Wildlife (7 photos)

Innovative Sustainable Ideas From Fall 2024’s Maison & Objet (17 photos)

5 Inviting New Kitchens With Light Wood Cabinets (5 photos)

Kitchen of the Week: Classic and Elegant in White and Walnut (9 photos)

8 Plant Pairings for High-Impact Color in the Fall Garden (9 photos)

10 Stylish Spa-Like Bathtub Setups (10 photos)

Bathroom of the Week: Spa-Like Suite With an Indoor-Outdoor Tub (13 photos)

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