Before and After: 3 Kitchens With Conversation-Friendly Islands (9 photos)

For many households, the kitchen island is a place to eat meals and talk to family and friends. But if you prefer to sit down while doing so, there’s a good chance you’ll have to turn your neck to see the person next to you. The following kitchen makeovers feature islands with seating on two sides, allowing...

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Which Home 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...

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Houzz Tour: Redesign Makes a Big House More Comfortable (29 photos)

Let’s face it, sometimes there is no better word than “McMansion” to describe certain houses. And a lot of people who own them are stymied by the proportions of some of the rooms. “There was a time when homes were built big and cavernous just for the sake of being big and cavernous,” interior designer...

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Houzz Tour: Redesign Makes a Huge House More Comfortable (29 photos)

Let’s face it, sometimes there is no better word than “McMansion” to describe certain houses. And a lot of people who own them are stymied by the proportions of some of the rooms. “There was a time when homes were built big and cavernous just for the sake of being big and cavernous,” interior designer...

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Simple Pleasures: Grow a Cheery Indoor Garden (10 photos)

Living, breathing, healthy plants boost the spirit like nothing else. Whether you consider yourself to have a green thumb or are just inching your way into the world of gardening, consider this inspiration and motivation to get your indoor garden growing.

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How to Incorporate Your Roofing Into the Landscape (14 photos)

The best landscapes connect with the homes that sit atop them in both large and small ways. Attention to detail is what will move your space from ordinary to extraordinary. Pulling hues from brick,...

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Yard of the Week: New Deck, Patio and Play Area in Texas (14 photos)

This Austin, Texas, home has been a work in progress for CG&S Design-Build, starting with a complete remodel of the 1980s home’s main living spaces. In the next remodeling phase, the family of four that lives here wanted to have more usable outdoor space and a better flow to connect indoors and out....

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Kitchen of the Week: Fresh Style and Family-Friendly Function (14 photos)

Parents of two daughters bought this home in Chicago’s desirable Logan Square neighborhood knowing it would need a lot of work to suit their needs and style. They knew they needed someone with vision to reimagine its layout and design, so they hired interior designer Rebekah Zaveloff to...

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What’s New in Flooring for 2022 (42 photos)

The latest flooring on display at this month’s The International Surface Event trade show reflected the continuing dominance of luxury vinyl, porcelain and laminate wood-look flooring, with stone imitations popping up all over. In general, flooring colors are warming up, with cool grays giving way to...

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The 5 Layers of a Well-Lit Kitchen (8 photos)

When planning a lighting scheme for a client’s kitchen, I like to think about cake. Let me explain. On my birthday, a red velvet cake always comes my way, and it includes four layers with a cherry and icing on top. Just like that cake, a well-lit kitchen should also have four layers for different lighting...

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Kitchen of the Week: Family-Friendly Function and Loads of Style (14 photos)

Parents of two daughters bought this home in Chicago’s desirable Logan Square neighborhood knowing it would need a lot of work to suit their needs and style. They knew they needed someone with vision to reimagine its layout and design, so they hired interior designer Rebekah Zaveloff to...

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9 Design Tips to Enhance Views of Your Garden From Indoors (16 photos)

Having a gorgeous view from indoors can entirely change the feeling of a room. While we might dream of gazing out to a grand vista or a long sweep of a garden, in reality most of us are trying to do the best we can within the constraints of our existing lots. Some views in your home may be your favorites...

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How to Pare Down and Pack Up Your Closet for a Remodel (14 photos)

Getting ready for a closet remodel is no small task. A closet can hold so much more than it appears. Even though you may not be moving to another home — and you may have the luxury of storing items in another part of your house — clearing out the entire closet space may feel just as extensive as packing...

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Homeowner’s Workbook: How to Remodel Your Bathroom (18 photos)

So you’re ready to remodel that bathroom. Congratulations! As you probably already know, you’ve got some tasks ahead of you. Even with the help of a professional bathroom designer and a general contractor who will take care of the construction and installation, a lot of the mental work inevitably...

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10 Faucet Trends for Kitchens and Baths in 2022 (35 photos)

Kitchen and bathroom faucets are one of the most common upgrades during a remodeling project. In fact, 81% of renovating homeowners upgrade their kitchen faucet, while 88% upgrade their bathroom faucet, according to the latest Houzz kitchen...

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Bathroom of the Week: Fresh, Classic Design for a Young Girl (8 photos)

As this young girl entered her tween years, it was time to give her blah bathroom a refresh. The 72-square-foot space had a layout that worked, but its uninspired finishes needed to go. Interior designer Erin Levendusky’s jumping-off point was a beautiful navy, black and white botanical wallpaper that...

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Wash Dishes, Sweep Floors: Housework as Meditation (8 photos)

Simply put, mindfulness is the act of maintaining awareness of the present moment, without judgment. The concept may be a straightforward one, but it can be surprisingly challenging to implement. In the course of even five minutes, you may be pulled away dozens of times into thoughts about the past or...

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