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Patio of the Week: Nestled Into a Willamette Valley Hillside (6 photos)
After retiring, this couple swapped their cottage in Manhattan Beach, California, for a new contemporary home in the hills of Eugene, Oregon. They had admired one of the homes of Jordan Iverson, a designer and design-build-firm owner, and wanted him to craft something similar for them. They were drawn...
Soothing, Restful Master Bedroom That Functions Well (11 photos)
After husband-and-wife doctors fell in love with and moved into a midcentury-style house along a golf course in the scenic Quail Creek neighborhood of Oklahoma City, they immediately began adding their personality to most of the property. But as busy professionals with a toddler, a newborn and a dog,...
How to Hang String Lights Outdoors (11 photos)
Nothing beats cafe-style string lights for their ability to quickly improve the ambiance in an outdoor space. In the evening, their soft glow overhead can visually transform an ordinary patio into a party-ready spot for hosting friends or cheer up a dim walkway with an inviting luminescence....
New This Week: 3 Warm Kitchens That Mix Blue, Green and Wood (7 photos)
Since most people consider their kitchen the hub of the home these days, it makes sense to create an inviting, comfortable design. That feeling doesn’t always come easily with an all-white color scheme, which some people find a little cold and sterile if not done right. But if you incorporate rich woods...
Kitchen of the Week: Zones Work Best for This Busy Family (16 photos)
A confluence of events prompted the full renovation of this 1980s kitchen in Littleton, Colorado. The homeowner, a mother of two high schoolers, needed to replace some major appliances about the same time she got a gander at her neighbor’s open-concept kitchen renovation. She realized that she too wanted...
Attract Hummingbirds and Bees With These Beautiful Summer Flowers (15 photos)
As the curtain closes on spring gardens, early-blooming flowers make way for the petaled stars of summer. Including nectar- and pollen-rich native flowers in the summer garden provides essential pollinators, including bees, hummingbirds and some butterflies and birds, with valuable food sources they...
10 Stylish and Efficient Outdoor Kitchens (11 photos)
If adding a new outdoor kitchen or revamping your current setup is on your landscape makeover wish list, take a look at these designs serving up fresh ideas for alfresco cooking. These 10 projects from around the globe also make the most of the moderately sized patios, decks and backyards they occupy,...
A Professional Organizer Shares Her Top 6 Storage Products (7 photos)
As a professional home organizer, I create customized recommendations for each of my clients based on lifestyle, aesthetic preferences and decision-making style. I’ve found over the years that despite the variations in my clients’ situations, a number of organizing products seem to work...
Houzz Tour: A Dream House Built to Stand the Test of Time (27 photos)
The goals for this Australian dream home were many. The client, who is a builder and masonry specialist, wanted a house that utilized concrete and stone as the main exterior materials and that referenced midcentury modernism on the interior. He also wanted the home to stay relevant as the family grew,...
40 Laundry Rooms to Love (40 photos)
Since washing and drying clothes are parts of life that are hard to avoid, you might as well make the experience as pleasurable as possible. And if this collection of 40 inspiring spaces is any indicator, a laundry room or even a small laundry closet can be pretty, practical and, perhaps, even fun.
Your Guide to Midcentury Style (10 photos)
Whether you’re working with a designer to bring your project to life or decorating on your own, it’s easier to get started when you have a clear sense of your favorite style. If you love clean lines, graphic patterns and iconic furniture...
How to Remodel Your Kitchen (11 photos)
You’ve decided to remodel your kitchen. Now what? Not knowing where to start, many homeowners start by looking at kitchen appliances. Others collect inspiring kitchen...
Houston Couple Rebuild After a Hurricane Wipes Out Their Home (15 photos)
It’s a nightmare scenario: You wake up to discover rising water in your home. That’s what Angie and Austin Parker found after Hurricane Harvey pummeled the Houston area with wind and rain in 2017, overflowing the bayou near the Parkers’ home and kicking off a monthslong project of trying...
Bathroom of the Week: Design Evokes Shimmering Snowflakes (7 photos)
Every Friday evening in the winter, this young Massachusetts family hops in the car and drives three hours to ski in Stowe, Vermont. “They told me that when they walked into this home after the drive, they wanted to feel like they were checking into a stylish boutique hotel,” says interior designer Teri...
Why Homeowners Renovate and What They Care About Most (6 photos)
Most people look at their home and dream of making improvements. But the catalyst for actually beginning a renovation project varies. The 2019 Houzz & Home report sheds light on some of the key reasons homeowners finally make the leap from dreaming to taking action.
How to Select the Right Gravel for Your Garden (15 photos)
There are a number of reasons to choose gravel for your garden: the satisfying crunch it makes underfoot, its relative low cost compared with other hardscaping materials, the environmental benefit of preventing runoff and erosion, and the fact that it looks good with almost any landscape style.
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How to Design a Kitchen That’s Easy to Clean (9 photos)
The kitchen tends to be the room in our home that needs the most cleaning. The good news is that, with a little planning, you can have a design that makes cleaning a breeze and allows you to spend less time mopping and more time enjoying your space. Check out these expert tips from Eva Byrne of Houseology;...
Houzz Tour: Bold Color and Patterns in a Couple’s Chicago Condo (11 photos)
After their three daughters had grown up and left home, this couple wanted a lifestyle change. They moved from a house to a smaller condo in their beloved Chicago neighborhood of Lincoln Park.
“Their prior home was a totally different aesthetic, and they felt like it was too formal, too safe....
“Their prior home was a totally different aesthetic, and they felt like it was too formal, too safe....
9 Gorgeous Sidewalk Garden Designs (15 photos)
It’s easy to forget about planting areas that fall outside of what we typically think of as a front yard. However, planting the skinny street-side area beyond the perimeter fence, or the parking strip next to the sidewalk, can both boost your home’s curb appeal and act as a gift to the neighborhood....
How to Choose a Ceiling Fan for Comfort and Style (9 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...
Personal preference plays a big role when buying...
8 Key Elements for a Family Bathroom (8 photos)
If you’re planning to remodel your family bathroom, think about what will make life easier for you and your kids. Here are eight elements of a bathroom design that works for everyone.
9 Kitchens Where Open Shelving Rules (12 photos)
Open shelving is a hot topic when it comes to kitchen storage. Maybe you are a fan of the trend and enjoy using open shelves to show off your styling chops. Or perhaps you feel that they are simply a clutter magnet. Either way, they’re a storage option that homeowners weigh when designing their...
London Oasis Has Space for Relaxing and Entertaining (14 photos)
Landscape designer Tom Howard had to tackle a couple of challenges in transforming an overgrown London backyard into an easy-to-maintain space where the owner could relax and entertain: He had to incorporate two beautiful mature trees and muffle noise from the nearby train.
Mar. 25, 2019
Small Spaces: Unique Uses of Wood Brackets
When you live in a small urban apartment, like me, often times the apartment does not come with much overhead lighting, and if it does come with overhead lighting, it’s overbearing fluorescent light from the 70’s that provides no ambience or hygge.
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May. 23, 2019
AWFS 2019 – July 17th-20th – Booth #4872
Come see our new products at AWFS 2019! We will be at booth #4872. Schedule a meeting with us to get a walk-through of our booth and receive a Starbucks gift card at the meeting. More information on AWFS can be seen here.
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May. 4, 2019
ICFF May 19-22nd, 2019 : Booth 385
Visit us at ICFF in New York May 19-22nd. We are excited to be showing our new cut-to-size decorative wire grilles program, brass bistro shelving and a new line of acrylic, chrome and wood furniture feet.
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