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Kitchen of the Week: Refinished Cabinets Create a Warm New Look (5 photos)

In 2011, design-build pro Jared Lewis and his wife, Katherine, moved into their 1962 traditional-style home in Scotts Valley, California. Over the years, the couple updated the house in phases to create more of a coastal cottage style. In 2017, they built an 8-foot addition for a new open-concept kitchen...

8 Things Pros Recommend for Your Outdoor Kitchen (9 photos)

An outdoor kitchen is more than just a spot for a grill. It draws people into your yard and becomes a space for family dinners and entertaining friends throughout the year. If an outdoor kitchen is on your list of home projects, read on to see what landscape experts prioritize in their designs.

8 Design Trends Emerging Now (24 photos)

These days, finding home design inspiration often starts in a search bar. Ideas for color schemes, decor styles, fun features to enliven a home — it all starts with typing in a few key phrases. A look at how these search terms evolve over time can give fascinating insights into current design trends....

Bathroom of the Week: Midcentury Tropical Style in Florida (11 photos)

These West Palm Beach, Florida, homeowners were drawn to midcentury modern designs and color and weren’t afraid to take some risks. They’d been thinking about how to transform their bland and dated primary bathroom for a while but didn’t have a vision in mind. So they looked to Houzz to find a local...

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. Get out these seven tips for an easy-to-clean kitchen....

10 Kitchen Islands With Standout Pendants (10 photos)

Whether an island is a dedicated workhorse or just for show, it’s often the centerpiece of a kitchen. And by extension, the lighting above it plays a central part in the look and feel of a kitchen design. These 10 pendant lights over islands present a range of possibilities, but all have that extra-special...

10 Times to Hire a Professional Organizer (11 photos)

Wondering if it’s time to hire a professional organizer? This pro is trained to set up spaces that function smoothly and efficiently, eliminate clutter, create filing systems and teach you processes and solutions you can rely on to stay on track after he or she leaves. If you are going through a major...

Before and After: 3 Bare Yards Gain Leafy, Secluded Seating Nooks (10 photos)

Want to get away in the garden without feeling completely cut off? Voluminous plantings are your ticket. Billowy grasses, bushy foliage and well-placed trees can hide seating from the street and neighbors’ eyes as well as other parts of the yard, creating luxurious-feeling escapes in not much square...

New Backyard Studio for a Home in an Iconic Modern Neighborhood (18 photos)

While cross-country skiing in the 1940s, a group of idealistic young architects working with modernist Walter Gropius at The Architects Collaborative (TAC) came across a hilly, rocky undeveloped piece of land. Once a farm, the Lexington, Massachusetts, property had a barn with six cars made by Moon...

5 Welcoming New Kitchens in White and Wood (10 photos)

White and wood dominate choices for many kitchen elements. Homeowners tend to choose white or wood cabinets or a combination of the two. White is often the top choice for countertops,...

7 Small, Affordable Updates to Enhance Your Yard This Spring (8 photos)

Is your yard in need of some love? Fortunately, getting your outdoor spaces looking their best this season doesn’t necessarily require months of work or a massive budget. We’ve asked landscaping experts to share some relatively easy and affordable things you can do to get your yard looking beautiful...

Kitchen of the Week: Casual Elegance With Ample Room for a Chef (8 photos)

This retired couple bought a Colonial-style home in Sterling, Massachusetts, on 4 acres to be closer to their growing family and granddaughter. While they loved the classic architecture, they wanted to update the home’s neutral interiors. A big focus was revamping the kitchen and its basic honey oak...

How the Houzz Pro Client Dashboard Works for You (4 photos)

Communication can make or break a remodeling, design or building project. One way to ease the process is by working with a professional who uses Houzz Pro and can give you access to the Houzz Pro Client Dashboard. This tool enables you to communicate with your pro, view proposals and estimates, sign...

11 Ways to Age-Proof Your Bathroom (14 photos)

If you’re planning to stay in your house for the rest of your life, consider renovating your bathroom with accessibility in mind. Along with kitchens, bathrooms are one of the spaces homeowners use the most. They also happen to be wet zones. Reducing slip hazards and ensuring adequate lighting and maximum...

Bathroom of the Week: Classic Style for Aging in Place (12 photos)

These homeowners hired a design-build firm to update their primary bathroom with two major objectives. The first was to implement universal design principles so they could age in place there. The second was to give it classic traditional style with a spa-like airiness. Requests like a zero-threshold...

How a Kitchen Designer Can Be the Key to a Smooth Remodel (7 photos)

It’s one of the most-used rooms in the house, so the kitchen needs to pack in a lot of style and functionality. Hiring a kitchen designer could well be worth the cost to get things right. Wondering whether it’s really worth the investment? Confused about the process? For help in making an informed decision,...

What’s New in Flooring for 2025 (31 photos)

Smooth and natural flooring in both wood and stone looks continued to dominate the tile and plank collections seen at recent surface materials and building trade shows in Las Vegas. There’s movement away from whitewashed gray and rustic wood flooring, although those choices are still available. And resilient...

Simple Pleasures: The Joy of Fresh Sheets (11 photos)

When you’ve had an especially trying day, there’s nothing quite so restorative as slipping into a freshly made bed. Sinking into crisp sheets, cozy blankets and fluffed-up pillows soothes the spirit and encourages a restful night’s sleep. Here are suggestions to make your bed as delightfully comfortable...

Before and After: 4 Fresh Green, White and Wood Kitchens (11 photos)

Wood and white make for a popular and familiar combination, but add in green and suddenly you’re in new territory. Will you take your design in an earthy direction? Bring on the zing? These four kitchens with green, white and wood palettes show that whichever route you choose, you’re headed toward a...

Landscape Pros Share Their Top Plant Picks for a Resilient Garden (12 photos)

The heart of a resilient garden — one that can stand up to disruptions and strong weather, pests and diseases — lies in the plants. Knowing which plants will thrive in your ecosystem is the key to creating a garden that can handle adversity, work with your natural surroundings and improve...

Yard of the Week: Nod to Nature in the Pacific Northwest (9 photos)

Designer Matt Barton incorporated many popular features into this new-build landscape in Spokane, Washington, including low-maintenance materials, wildlife-friendly plantings and inviting spaces for relaxing and entertaining. Despite the landscape’s straightforward...

8 Decorative Lighting Trends to Know for 2025 (12 photos)

In recent years, natural materials and motifs, warm metals and artisanal details have played major roles in shaping decorative lighting collections at the trade-only High Point Market in North Carolina. Their influence continued at the recent spring market (April 26-30), where new collections included...

5 New Kitchens With Island Design Ideas (10 photos)

Basic rectangular shapes dominate kitchen island designs. While there’s nothing wrong with the straightforward approach, it might not be the right setup for your space or lifestyle. To think outside the box — or rectangle — consider these five kitchens with personalized island designs that enhance dining,...

Standard Dimensions and Measurements for a Primary Bath (9 photos)

Spacious primary bathrooms have become one of the most considered spaces in home design. These often luxurious settings provide a refuge from hectic schedules and a place for pampering. In these spaces we can be assured privacy in an increasingly public world and stamp our unique identities in their...

Kitchen of the Week: Light, Warm and Open for Lakeside Gatherings (15 photos)

Nestled in the woods of an island on Lake Champlain, Vermont, this 1955 “seasonal camp” home is where empty nesters Lance and Dawn Trigg go to entertain family and friends. But the couple, who live primarily in Florida, didn’t feel the kitchen was party-ready. At issue were aging appliances, an abundance...

10 Ways to Enjoy Your Spring Garden (10 photos)

Spring is a busy time in the garden. Plants are starting to bloom or leaf out. It’s time to get the garden ready for summer, whether that means weeding, installing a vegetable garden or simply adding a few plants. It’s also the time to put the old adage of taking time to smell the roses into practice....

How Well Does Your Home Align With Your Zodiac Sign? (10 photos)

Each zodiac sign aligns with an astrological element — fire, earth, water or air — that has a unique energy and style. Take our quiz to see if your home aligns with your zodiac sign, or if you’re a radical thinker who likes to step outside of the cosmic box.

3D Spaces Designed for Your Zodiac Sign (4 photos)

Each zodiac sign aligns with an astrological element — fire, earth, water or air — that has a unique energy and style. To have a little fun (and show off the Houzz Pro 3D Floor Planner, a tool available...

Bathroom of the Week: Finding Warm, Rustic Lodge Style — and Love (8 photos)

The owner of this rustic Coupeville, Washington, log house with water views bought the home as an investment property and weekend getaway. Looking to infuse the aging home with a modern lodge look and feel, she first turned her attention to updating the 1980s en suite primary bath before addressing other...

How to Decorate a Living Room (17 photos)

Whether your style is traditional or modern, relaxed or formal, bold or subdued, your living room should be a place where you can feel comfortable, let down your guard and spend quality time with friends, family or just yourself. There’s an art to decorating a room that looks great and works well for...

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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Kitchen of the Week: Refinished Cabinets Create a Warm New Look (5 photos)

8 Things Pros Recommend for Your Outdoor Kitchen (9 photos)

8 Design Trends Emerging Now (24 photos)

Bathroom of the Week: Midcentury Tropical Style in Florida (11 photos)

How to Design a Kitchen That’s Easy to Clean (9 photos)

10 Kitchen Islands With Standout Pendants (10 photos)

10 Times to Hire a Professional Organizer (11 photos)

Before and After: 3 Bare Yards Gain Leafy, Secluded Seating Nooks (10 photos)

New Backyard Studio for a Home in an Iconic Modern Neighborhood (18 photos)

5 Welcoming New Kitchens in White and Wood (10 photos)

7 Small, Affordable Updates to Enhance Your Yard This Spring (8 photos)

Kitchen of the Week: Casual Elegance With Ample Room for a Chef (8 photos)

How the Houzz Pro Client Dashboard Works for You (4 photos)

11 Ways to Age-Proof Your Bathroom (14 photos)

Bathroom of the Week: Classic Style for Aging in Place (12 photos)

How a Kitchen Designer Can Be the Key to a Smooth Remodel (7 photos)

What’s New in Flooring for 2025 (31 photos)

Simple Pleasures: The Joy of Fresh Sheets (11 photos)

Before and After: 4 Fresh Green, White and Wood Kitchens (11 photos)

Landscape Pros Share Their Top Plant Picks for a Resilient Garden (12 photos)

Yard of the Week: Nod to Nature in the Pacific Northwest (9 photos)

8 Decorative Lighting Trends to Know for 2025 (12 photos)

5 New Kitchens With Island Design Ideas (10 photos)

Standard Dimensions and Measurements for a Primary Bath (9 photos)

Kitchen of the Week: Light, Warm and Open for Lakeside Gatherings (15 photos)

10 Ways to Enjoy Your Spring Garden (10 photos)

How Well Does Your Home Align With Your Zodiac Sign? (10 photos)

3D Spaces Designed for Your Zodiac Sign (4 photos)

Bathroom of the Week: Finding Warm, Rustic Lodge Style — and Love (8 photos)

How to Decorate a Living Room (17 photos)

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