10 Times to Hire a Design-Build Firm (11 photos)

Wondering if it’s time to hire a design-build firm? Unlike the more traditional path (known as “design, bid, build"), which involves hiring a designer and a builder separately, hiring a design-build firm gives you design and construction services under the same umbrella. Whether led by an architect or...

from Houzz https://www.houzz.com/magazine/10-times-to-hire-a-design-build-firm-stsetivw-vs~116716288/
Kitchen Remodeling St Louis

Houzz Tour: New Family-Friendly Home Full of Color (26 photos)

Art, color and lots of room for family time dictated the design of this Texas-size house in Houston. The architect had just completed the preliminary plans for this young family of five’s new home when interior designer Lynn Holender joined the team. The homeowners loved color, architectural motifs like...

from Houzz https://www.houzz.com/magazine/houzz-tour-new-family-friendly-home-full-of-color-stsetivw-vs~180385606/
Kitchen Remodeling St Louis

Yard of the Week: Resort-Like Feel With Mediterranean Touches (15 photos)

Interior designer Lauren Bald already had worked on this couple’s midcentury ranch home in the city of South Salt Lake, Utah, so when it came time to renovate their backyard, she had a great handle on their style. “They wanted it to have a Mediterranean resort-like feel, with formality, geometry and...

from Houzz https://www.houzz.com/magazine/yard-of-the-week-resort-like-feel-with-mediterranean-touches-stsetivw-vs~180639613/
Kitchen Remodeling St Louis

Which Window Treatment Should You Choose? (10 photos)

When it comes to deciding how to dress a window, there’s more to consider than just how to control light or provide privacy. Do you want the window treatment to be a design focus for the room or an inconspicuous neutral element? What is the architectural style of your home and do you want to highlight...

from Houzz https://www.houzz.com/magazine/which-window-treatment-should-you-choose-stsetivw-vs~164335290/
Kitchen Remodeling St Louis

7 Stylish New Kitchens With Charming Country Details (13 photos)

A kitchen with country-style details tends to be an instant classic. That’s because elements common in a country kitchen — natural stone, rich wood, historic colors and a collected look — never go out of style. For inspiration on how to elegantly combine charming details, check out these seven kitchens...

from Houzz https://www.houzz.com/magazine/7-stylish-new-kitchens-with-charming-country-details-stsetivw-vs~180913244/
Kitchen Remodeling St Louis

Kitchen of the Week: Timeless Blend of Old and New (9 photos)

These Boston-area parents of two tweens wanted a kitchen that would respect the architecture of their 1930s Colonial Revival home and express their personal style. However, it was more pressing challenges that made them decide to take the space down to the studs. “The awkward layout was the biggest issue,...

from Houzz https://www.houzz.com/magazine/kitchen-of-the-week-timeless-blend-of-old-and-new-stsetivw-vs~180810703/
Kitchen Remodeling St Louis

Houzz Tour: Mid Mod Split-Level With Colorful Retro Flair (31 photos)

In 1961, an engineer constructed a modern house on a sloped, wooded lot in Greenville, South Carolina. Over the next 60 years, vinyl siding covered the original exterior, a Craftsman-style kitchen was added and other period-inappropriate renovations crept in. But when a couple with a fondness for midcentury...

from Houzz https://www.houzz.com/magazine/houzz-tour-mid-mod-split-level-with-colorful-retro-flair-stsetivw-vs~180058320/
Kitchen Remodeling St Louis

Before and After: 4 Attractive Kitchens in 200 to 230 Square Feet (8 photos)

Kitchens of 200 to 230 square feet offer a chance to create a welcoming environment with abundant appliances and cabinetry, adequate workflow and room for both daily living and entertaining. This size kitchen often includes a peninsula or island and can accommodate more than one cook at a time. Have...

from Houzz https://www.houzz.com/magazine/before-and-after-4-attractive-kitchens-in-200-to-230-square-feet-stsetivw-vs~180248158/
Kitchen Remodeling St Louis

Bathroom of the Week: Warm Contemporary Style for Empty Nesters (12 photos)

This empty-nest couple disliked pretty much everything about their primary bathroom — the dated and boring style, a massive jetted tub they rarely used, a corner shower with glass-block walls, the single-sink vanity. Looking to tackle a major remodel, they hired architect Richard Lundin to rework the...

from Houzz https://www.houzz.com/magazine/bathroom-of-the-week-warm-contemporary-style-for-empty-nesters-stsetivw-vs~180235763/
Kitchen Remodeling St Louis

8 Tips for Harmony in the Kitchen (9 photos)

There are probably as many ways to handle cooking and kitchen chores as there are people — is it any wonder the kitchen tends to be a hub for minor (but irritating) household disagreements? Whether you and your partner or housemate have been bickering over dishwashing or garbage duty, here are eight...

from Houzz https://www.houzz.com/magazine/8-tips-for-harmony-in-the-kitchen-stsetivw-vs~61488090/
Kitchen Remodeling St Louis

10 Times to Hire an Architect (11 photos)

Wondering if it’s time to hire an architect? Architects are highly trained, licensed professionals who design buildings and often oversee their construction. If you are thinking of remodeling, adding on or building from scratch, an architect might be the partner you need to see your project through....

from Houzz https://www.houzz.com/magazine/10-times-to-hire-an-architect-stsetivw-vs~115894514/
Kitchen Remodeling St Louis

Outdoor Products and Design Trends Spotted at Maison & Objet 2025 (20 photos)

The recent Maison & Objet 2025 trade fair in Paris showcased a wide variety of outdoor products, reinforcing the trend of using outdoor spaces as natural extensions of our homes’ interiors. These products featuring durable materials and innovative designs may...

from Houzz https://www.houzz.com/magazine/outdoor-products-and-design-trends-spotted-at-maison-and-objet-2025-stsetivw-vs~180909358/
Kitchen Remodeling St Louis

Houzz Tour: Calm, Organic and Highly Functional (24 photos)

The adage “a place for everything and everything in its place” drove the design of this down-to-the-studs renovation in Mill Valley, California. The homeowners, a couple with a small child and another on the way, hired interior designer Ann Lowengart, with whom they were already working on their wine...

from Houzz https://www.houzz.com/magazine/houzz-tour-calm-organic-and-highly-functional-stsetivw-vs~180111686/
Kitchen Remodeling St Louis

Yard of the Week: Elegant New Backyard Maximizes Outdoor Living (8 photos)

For this Boston-area family, having a swimming pool was so important that they called landscape designer Jim Stucchi to make sure the new house they were considering had room for one before buying it. Once the homeowners purchased the property, Stucchi designed the entire backyard — including adding...

from Houzz https://www.houzz.com/magazine/yard-of-the-week-elegant-new-backyard-maximizes-outdoor-living-stsetivw-vs~180614496/
Kitchen Remodeling St Louis

7 Convenient Kitchen Appliance Features for 2025 (7 photos)

The annual combined Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and International Builders’ Show (IBS) is always a great place to check out the latest bells and whistles available in kitchen appliances. The 2025 event, held Feb. 25-27 in Las Vegas, was no exception. Here are seven features that...

from Houzz https://www.houzz.com/magazine/7-convenient-kitchen-appliance-features-for-2025-stsetivw-vs~180630754/
Kitchen Remodeling St Louis

12 Custom Storage Solutions for a Clutter-Free Bathroom (13 photos)

There are a lot of details, both big and small, to think about when designing or remodeling a bathroom. And I believe that to create a space that truly works for you, investing extra time and money on custom storage in the planning stages will be worth it in the long run....

from Houzz https://www.houzz.com/magazine/12-custom-storage-solutions-for-a-clutter-free-bathroom-stsetivw-vs~170341613/
Kitchen Remodeling St Louis

Kitchen of the Week: Open and Timeless With Organic Modern Style (7 photos)

There was a lot these homeowners liked about their 2002 Spanish-style kitchen: the overall layout, rich stone tile flooring, decorative wood ceiling beams and its pro-style appliances. But overly ornate details on the cabinets, backsplash tile and green granite countertops didn’t fit their desired style....

from Houzz https://www.houzz.com/magazine/kitchen-of-the-week-open-and-timeless-with-organic-modern-style-stsetivw-vs~179473726/
Kitchen Remodeling St Louis