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5 Stylish and Hardworking New Home Bars (5 photos)

A home bar is one of the top 10 features pros recommend for entertaining at home. These beverage hubs allow guests to make their own drinks without interfering with a cook in...

10 Wonderful White Paint Colors for Home Exteriors (10 photos)

There’s nothing quite like a fresh coat of white paint to give a house exterior new life. White is a versatile color that works well for almost any architectural style. But with so many options on the market, choosing the right shade of white for your exterior can be a challenge.
We asked...

Kitchen of the Week: New Layout and Style Improve Entertaining (11 photos)

Living on Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay results in two certainties: beautiful views and frequent guests. So when this husband and wife bought a home near the water, they knew the house’s dated and boring kitchen needed a major overhaul to make it worthy of the spectacular scenery and fit for spur-of-the-moment...

10 Tips for Designing the Perfect Shower (27 photos)

A spacious, spa-like shower is at the top of many people’s bathroom wish lists. But getting the design of your shower right isn’t always easy. For help designing your ideal space, here are 10 tips to create an efficient layout and bring in stylish details.

How to Make Your Lawn More Wildlife-Friendly and Sustainable (9 photos)

There’s been a move away from lawns in residential landscapes, particularly traditional manicured grass, as the focus has been shifting to outdoor spaces that are more attractive to wildlife and require less water and resources. Many of us, though, have exactly this kind of centerpiece in our yards....

Bathroom of the Week: A Study in Elegant Contrasts (5 photos)

This Chapel Hill, North Carolina, couple had lived in several homes they had remodeled over the years. But when they reached the point of creating their forever home, they decided to start fresh with a new build. “This was their opportunity to start from scratch,” says their interior designer, Daniel...

5 Trends From the 2024 Milan Furniture Fair (21 photos)

The 62nd edition of Milan‘s annual furniture trade fair, the Salone del Mobile — a hub of experimentation and fusion — brought together more than 185 brands and 1,950 exhibitors from 35 countries. The trends we‘ve been seeing over recent months were cemented and developed....

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.

10 Native Trees Landscape Designers Love (17 photos)

Planting a tree is a big investment in your landscape — but one that can have large payoffs, from beautifying your yard and enhancing curb appeal to shading your home and helping cut energy use. With the 10 native trees profiled here, the benefits are even greater. As these trees have evolved in the...

Before and After: 4 Charming Vintage-Style Kitchens (8 photos)

Celebrating the past doesn’t have to mean taking a full-blown time machine trip. The designers of these kitchens beautifully blended eras and style genres to create looks that feel vintage yet have a modern sensibility. Moreover, each one has a distinct style, from cozily nostalgic to luxuriously chic....

Eco-Friendly Tips and Tricks for Cleaning Your Home (10 photos)

Chemical-based cleaning products have drawbacks: They’re pricey, they could trigger health issues and their manufacture, use and disposal can harm the environment. So when you’re cleaning your home, why not consider these effective all-natural cleaning alternatives?

Pros Share 10 Ways to Make Your Yard More Earth-Friendly (10 photos)

Many people are ready to make their yards more earth-friendly but aren’t sure where to start. Others might be tackling a barren plot or a complete landscape renovation and would like to incorporate sustainability into their new design. The great thing is, earth friendliness in a garden...

Create a Container Wildlife Habitat for Hummingbirds and Butterflies (12 photos)

The occasional glimpse of a hummingbird or butterfly stopping by for a drink is one of the many reasons people enjoy a garden in flower. But what if you have little or no room to plant a garden, let alone one that attracts butterflies or hummingbirds?
Even if your garden space is limited to a...

4 New Kitchens With Wonderful Wood Cabinets (4 photos)

Wood cabinets can do a lot for a kitchen. They add warmth, texture and a natural element. Plus, as some designers note, wood is a good low-maintenance option because it tends to hold up better than paint. Here, design and remodeling pros share the details in four kitchens that feature beautiful wood...

5 Secrets to a Smooth-Running Family Bathroom (13 photos)

Whether it’s individualized storage spaces or clever details that will speed up your family’s morning routine, here are five features that pros say will help you get more from a shared bathroom. If you’re planning to remodel a family bathroom, read on.

Kitchen of the Week: Beer, Shuffleboard and Pizza Bring the Fun (9 photos)

As a commercial airline captain and dad to 15-year-old daughter Avery, Wes Headrick keeps a busy schedule. So when he gets to spend time at home in his Seattle Craftsman-style bungalow, he likes to relax with friends. But his dark, closed-off kitchen with a small island didn’t make entertaining easy....

The 10 Most Popular Bedrooms So Far in 2024 (10 photos)

This Trending Now story features the most-saved bedroom photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2023, and March 15, 2024.
A calm and serene bedroom is the goal of many homeowners. Whether you favor layers of light neutrals or dark and moody tones, you’ll find plenty of inspiring ideas...

Which Pro Should You Hire for Your Project? (11 photos)

Architect, contractor, interior designer, landscape designer — who’s the right home professional for your project? Whether you’re remodeling, building, decorating or landscaping, this guide is a good place to start to find out. Browse this list of home professionals to learn more about what they do and...

Bathroom of the Week: Accessibility and a Relaxing Vibe (9 photos)

When these Ontario, Canada, homeowners received news that their toddler daughter had a condition that could affect her mobility in the future, they sprang into action. To find local design pros that could get their ranch house wheelchair-ready, they looked to Houzz. They found Brittany Zazula and Ben...

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...

The 10 Most Popular Entries and Mudrooms So Far in 2024 (10 photos)

This Trending Now story features the most-saved entry photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2023, and March 15, 2024.

Sometimes a home entry needs to make a good first impression on guests. Other times, such as with a side entry, it needs to handle shoes, bags, coats, keys...

30 Bold and Beautiful Range Backsplashes (30 photos)

The backsplash above a range or cooktop is primarily for protecting the wall from food splatter and grease. But it can make a big style statement too. One way to accomplish that is to give it a striking shape, texture, color or pattern that distinguishes it from the surrounding material. In this collection...

Porch of the Week: Catching a Breeze in Austin, Texas (5 photos)

This couple, parents of an infant and with another child on the way, were living in a 1,000-square-foot house in Austin, Texas, that was bursting at the seams. During the early stages of an addition design, architect Sharon George walked through the house with them to find out what was working and what...

Before and After: 4 Landscapes That Bring Resort Style Home (12 photos)

Take your landscape to the next level with features that echo those at luxurious vacation destinations. In the following four outdoor makeovers, landscape pros — including one found on Houzz — added spaces for playing, entertaining and gathering that encourage family and friends to head outside and stay...

The 10 Most Popular Home Offices So Far in 2024 (10 photos)

This Trending Now story features the most-saved home office photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2023, and March 15, 2024.
Style, comfort and outdoor views figure prominently in this countdown of the most-saved home office photos uploaded to Houzz so far this year. You’ll...

The 10 Most Popular Bathrooms So Far in 2024 (10 photos)

This Trending Now story features the most-saved bathroom photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2023, and March 15, 2024.
Designers use a range of strategies to add style and function to a bathroom, and you’ll find many of them in this countdown of the most-saved...

7 Essential Features of a Well-Designed Kitchen (7 photos)

When you’re planning a new kitchen, the layout is, of course, key to making the space work efficiently. But there are other things to think about. Take a look at this checklist to ensure that you tick off seven essential elements of a well-designed space.

Choose Your Own Spring Cleaning Plan (8 photos)

The thought of spring cleaning can be as entrancing as a fairy tale — but getting through a giant list of tasks while having a busy life can be just as unrealistic as a cheerful Snow White twirling about in the forest, with birds tweeting and...

Kitchen of the Week: Airy Beach Style in a Lake House (9 photos)

This Canadian family’s main residence in Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, is very modern. In order to make it that way, they had looked to Houzz for an interior designer, found Andrea Rodman and hired her to give it that style. But for their vacation home on nearby Shawnigan Lake, they...

Pros Remain Somewhat Optimistic Despite Slowed Activity (18 photos)

Home remodeling and design professionals continue to be mildly optimistic in the second quarter of 2024, with more firms anticipating an increase in business activity than a decrease. This follows a reduction in business activity in the...

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. 16, 2023

Live Interview with Chief Architect

Last month, we had the pleasure of going live on Chief Architect’s Instagram for an interview about Designs of Distinction and our new Chief Architect design software catalog. Continue reading for interview highlights from August 2023. The Interview Q: Can you tell us a little about yourself and Designs of Distinction by Brown Wood, Inc.? […]

Jul. 6, 2023

Product Feature: Showroom Display Frame

Sample Kits have been all the rage in 2023! And we don’t just say that… research shows design professionals want quality samples from manufacturers. Quality samples is #1 on the RICKI’s list of “top 5 desired marketing support from manufacturers.” As such, we’ve been hyper-focused on revamping and expanding our line of Sample Kits. Today, […]

Mar. 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? – […]

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 […]

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