Bathroom of the Week: Earthy Modern Style in 68 Square Feet (8 photos)

For 17 years this single Chicago homeowner trekked from a basement home office up the stairs to use the bungalow’s only bathroom. Tired of the difficult arrangement, the owner decided it was time to add a bathroom in the basement.
The homeowner turned to Houzz and found both inspiration and designer

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Curvaceous Midcentury Kitchen in Slatted Oak (13 photos)

In a Q&A format, we talk to Nathan Wundersitz, the designer of this revamped kitchen. He describes how the project came to be, what design problems they solved and which materials they chose.

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24 Simple Pleasures and Treats for Your Holiday Countdown (21 photos)

Hot cocoa, plaid blankets, twinkle lights. If you’re ready to indulge in the best goodies and experiences the winter holiday season has to offer, you’ve come to the right place. Up ahead are 24 small things to savor. Read the list and then add your own favorites in the Comments so we can all enjoy them....

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Houzz Tour: Period Home Blends Classic and Contemporary Style (21 photos)

Kirsty Niven’s boys both burst into tears when she and her husband, Tony, first showed them the Edwardian house they planned to make their home. “It was in a sorry state,” she says. “But all Tony and I could see was potential.” Niven, who runs Kirsty Elizabeth Interiors in Surrey, England, set about...

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Houzz Tour: Period Home Blends Classic and Modern Style (21 photos)

Kirsty Niven’s boys both burst into tears when she and her husband, Tony, first showed them the Edwardian house they planned to make their home. “It was in a sorry state,” she says. “But all Tony and I could see was potential.” Niven, who runs Kirsty Elizabeth Interiors in Surrey, England, set about...

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Houzz Tour: Period Home With a Blend of Classic and Modern Style (21 photos)

Kirsty Niven’s boys both burst into tears when she and her husband, Tony, first showed them the Edwardian house they planned to make their home. “It was in a sorry state,” she says. “But all Tony and I could see was potential.” Niven, who runs Kirsty Elizabeth Interiors in Surrey, England, set about...

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10 Essentials for a Gracious Guest Room (9 photos)

Getting ready to host overnight guests? Let’s assume you have a bed (or air mattress) and coverings on all the windows. That’s a great start! This list will help fill in all the little things your guests will want to have on hand for a comfortable night’s sleep. What you won’t find here: season-specific...

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Before and After: 4 Yards That Stay Toasty Thanks to Fire Pits (17 photos)

If you’re looking to extend your indoor-outdoor living season, a fire pit can help you stay toasty on chilly nights. In each of the following landscape projects, designers and landscape contractors integrated a fire pit as an important part of the design. Located all over the country and in a range of...

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12 Ways to Promote Wellness Through Home Design (14 photos)

Designing for wellness at home means creating spaces that are good for physical and mental health. It incorporates everything from improving air quality to using textures, materials, colors, shapes and furniture layouts that ease anxiety and make us feel closer to nature. Here experts weigh in, offering...

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Give Your Outdoor Rooms a Cozy Winter Makeover (10 photos)

While it’s certainly true that in some regions sitting on the patio in midwinter is not realistic, for those who live in mild climates there’s no reason outdoor rooms must sit unused for several months. To tempt yourself onto the porch or patio, even when there’s a nip in the air, give your outdoor rooms...

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Design-Build Firm Freshens Up an Indoor Pool for Entertaining (14 photos)

Once their son entered his teenage years, this couple in Canada was ready to update their indoor pool room from a kid-centric play space to a more grown-up entertainment area. The design-build pros at LD&A renovated the space, giving it fresh contemporary style. This included an expanded bar area,...

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How to Care for Your Christmas Tree (7 photos)

Artificial trees may have increased in popularity, but for the purist, only a real tree will do. No matter how realistic it looks, an artificial tree can’t compete with the scent and feel of a real evergreen. It’s a living part of nature that, for a short time, we give a place of honor in our homes.
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New This Week: 5 Fresh Laundry Rooms (5 photos)

Even seemingly small choices can have an important effect on how a space looks and feels. In a laundry room, the right paint color, floor tile, accessory or other feature can take a boring space and elevate it to something special. Here, designers share the meaningful details that helped created that...

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10 Host and Hostess Gifts Just Right for Holiday Parties (10 photos)

A bouquet of flowers or bottle of wine is always appreciated, but when you want something a little less expected, these 10 crowd-pleasing ideas are just the ticket. Keep a few go-to gifts at the ready and you’ll be prepared for any holiday party, potluck or open house that pops up on your schedule.

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Kitchen of the Week: Happy Vintage Style and a New Island (15 photos)

A few years ago, Gina Soberanez bought her childhood home from her father. While she had pleasant memories of growing up in the 1925 Spanish-style house in Alhambra, California, and loved some of its classic details, she knew it was time to freshen up the dated, low-energy galley kitchen and start making...

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Houzz Tour: Compact Home Transformed on a Budget (21 photos)

Homes don’t have to be huge to function well and look unique, as this two-bedroom apartment in a three-story Victorian in Bristol, England, demonstrates. Owner Lizzie O’Neill, who’s an architect, used her skill and design eye to change the flow and feel of the apartment while altering very little layout-wise.
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10 Ways to Enjoy Your Yard More This Holiday Season (11 photos)

Colder weather and shorter days tend to make us feel like hunkering down indoors, but a dose of fresh air can be just what we need this season. Whether you’re looking for ways to get your family outside or would like to escape the house for a bit of peace and quiet yourself, here are 10 ideas for getting...

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