9 New Kitchens With Beautiful Wood Cabinetry (9 photos)
Wood cabinets can introduce warmth, texture and character to a kitchen. Layered with other wood elements, as well as natural stone and metal details, wood cabinets can deliver a timeless look and feel. Here, design and remodeling pros share how they used wood cabinets — white oak, walnut,......
Before and After: 4 Inspiring Bathrooms in 120 to 170 Square Feet (12 photos)
Bathrooms in 120 to 170 square feet often have room for coveted features like a double vanity plus a separate shower and tub. They also allow for better-defined zones, luxurious touches and spa-like comfort. In these four before-and-after makeovers, see how designers and builders transformed......
5 of the Most Effective Ways to Keep Customers Happy (5 photos)
Renovations can be costly, long and disruptive, so it’s no wonder clients can sometimes feel apprehensive and anxious about the progress of a project. Keeping the process on schedule, maintaining the quality of the design and workmanship, and tracking the budget are all essential for ensuring a stress-free......
Kitchen of the Week: Timeless Charm in Soft Green and Terra Cotta (13 photos)
Nine years after design-build firm Copper Sky added a second story to this 1920s Craftsman in Atlanta, the homeowners returned with another challenge: transform the worn, inefficient kitchen with durable, period-appropriate finishes, more storage and improved flow. Below, see how Jessica Flake, senior......
Houzz Tour: Natural Materials Create a Light and Cozy Home (15 photos)
It’s hard to imagine looking at it now, but the ground floor of this London house used to feel a bit gloomy. Darker flooring and blocked sightlines were contributing to the dingy look, and the owners were eager to open up the space and bring in more natural light.They......
Bathroom of the Week: Marble Shower and a Checkerboard Floor (15 photos)
These Lone Tree, Colorado, parents of two were ready to update their home’s bathrooms. They admired kitchen and bath designer Bonnie Bagley Catlin’s portfolio on Houzz and hired her. During the renovation, the designer gave them a thoughtful layout with a showstopping marble shower, a checkerboard floor......
8 Pros You Need on Your Team for a Well-Maintained Home (8 photos)
If you are a first-time homeowner or have recently moved to a new area, establishing relationships with the pros you’ll be calling on time and again for regular maintenance — and unexpected repairs — is essential for the long-term well-being of your home. Read through this list of eight home pros......
How to Explain Price Increases to Clients (5 photos)
The rising cost of labor, materials, products and more have had a strong impact on professionals in the construction and design industries. To be able to work economically and secure the viability of your business, you have to pass on some of these costs to your customers. Here’s how....
6 Ways to Color Drench Your Living Space (6 photos)
Color drenching — the decorating technique in which walls, ceiling and trim in a room are painted the same shade — has grown in popularity and interest of late. Searches for the term “color......