10 Lighting Trends That Lit Up Maison & Objet 2026 (19 photos)

There was no escaping the prominence of new lighting designs at the recent Maison & Objet trade fair, which took place Jan. 15-19 at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition center. Across the seven halls, lighting featured in almost all areas. While lighting is always a focus for building...

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7 Stylish New Living Rooms Made for Hanging Out (7 photos)

These seven stylish new living rooms are designed for easy hanging out, game nights and conversation. Comfortable sectionals, layered seating and flexible furniture arrangements create spaces that feel welcoming and adaptable. Warm materials and textured finishes add depth, while artful details...

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Reimagined Kitchen in White, Wood and Blue Opens Up the Home (12 photos)

A move to be closer to family gave this retired couple the perfect reason to rethink how their new Alameda, California, home could live and flow. Downsizing from their previous house in Oregon, they wanted to make every inch count, especially in the kitchen, which felt dated, closed off and...

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5 Common Bathroom Design Mistakes to Avoid (9 photos)

Adding to or remodeling your house is one of the most exciting and creative processes you can go through. But with all that responsibility comes pressure to make informed decisions that will last. How can you make sure to get the right design for your lifestyle, stay within your budget and...

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Bathroom Update Trades a Corner Tub for a Spacious Shower (9 photos)

Twenty years after building their home in the countryside outside Fayette, Ohio, this couple were ready to rethink their primary bathroom. The teal walls, single-sink vanity and corner shower-tub layout felt dated and underwhelming, especially the tub they rarely used and the cramped storage....

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8 Ways to Work on Your Yard This Winter Without Heading Outside (8 photos)

Winter weather can keep even the most avid gardener from working outside. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up all gardening activities until spring. Instead, use this time to focus on planning for later in the year or to knock out a couple of garden-related tasks that can be done now. Once warmer...

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Before and After: 4 Kitchens With Game-Changing Islands (8 photos)

Evolving from the humble cook’s worktable of yesteryear, kitchen islands typically are now hubs for socializing, having casual meals and even doing homework. So when the four older islands below outlived their usefulness, designers went bigger and better. With copious storage, space for seats and style...

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Before and After: 4 Kitchens With Beautifully Upgraded Islands (8 photos)

Evolving from the humble cook’s worktable of yesteryear, kitchen islands typically are now hubs for socializing, having casual meals and even doing homework. So when the four older islands below outlived their usefulness, designers went bigger and better. With copious storage, space for seats and style...

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6 Interior Design Trends From Maison & Objet 2026 (25 photos)

Sculptural pieces, warm neutrals, heritage crafts and everyday objects with luxurious details were some of the trends spotted at the recent Maison & Objet 2026 trade fair, which took place Jan. 15-19 at the...

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Before and After: 4 Kitchens With Beautiful Upgraded Islands (8 photos)

Evolving from the humble cook’s worktable of yesteryear, kitchen islands typically are now hubs for socializing, having casual meals and even doing homework. So when the four older islands below outlived their usefulness, designers went bigger and better. With copious storage, space for seats and style...

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10 Bedroom Design Features Pros Always Recommend (18 photos)

Many people want their bedroom to be a sanctuary and retreat that rejuvenates the mind, body and spirit. Setting up a bedroom to foster that kind of atmosphere takes more than just placing a bed in a room. So we asked 40 design and remodeling professionals about the features they recommend to homeowners...

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East Coast Traditional Meets West Coast Modern (27 photos)

These homeowners appreciated the traditional architectural style of their hometown of St. John’s, a centuries-old city on Newfoundland island, in Canada’s easternmost province of Newfoundland and Labrador. But they had lived for years in Vancouver, British Columbia, where they had grown...

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10 Favorite Easy-Care Houseplants to Grow Now (11 photos)

There’s a lot to love about the 10 following houseplants. They aren’t too particular about their maintenance. They can handle some neglect, including erratic watering and less-than-ideal light, and still bounce back. Best of all, you can use them to quickly and effortlessly beautify your home. Read on...

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7 Stylish New Laundry Rooms With Smart Storage Solutions (8 photos)

Laundry rooms may be hardworking spaces, but these seven projects show they can also be polished, calming and smartly organized. Here, designers, many of whom use Houzz Pro software, share how they paired stylish details with things like floor-to-ceiling cabinetry, pullout hampers, hidden...

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Construction and Design Pros Enter 2026 With a Measured Outlook (16 photos)

Construction and design professionals are heading into 2026 with a cautiously optimistic perspective, according to the Q1 2026 U.S. Houzz Pro Industry Barometer. Many firms anticipate stable demand and growth opportunities for the year, but ongoing cost pressures,...

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Kitchen With Clever Storage in a 16th-Century Space (16 photos)

The low, beamed ceiling in this room in a centuries-old English house presented a challenge for kitchen specialist Chisholm Design. The firm had been tasked with creating a kitchen here where there once was none. In doing so, they needed to incorporate plentiful storage without the space feeling cramped....

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Beautiful Storage-Filled Kitchen in a 16th-Century Space (16 photos)

The low, beamed ceiling in this room in a centuries-old English house presented a challenge for kitchen specialist firm Chisholm Design. They had been tasked with creating a kitchen here where there once was none. In doing so, they needed to incorporate plentiful storage without the space feeling cramped....

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