Styles & Staging

These empty nesters disliked everything about their kitchen — flooring, cabinets, appliances, cramped layout, even the location itself. To help them figure out how to improve the space, they turned to project manager Jessica Crosby, who owns Delight in Designs, …Read More

It all started with a phone call: An English family was browsing Houzz for an architect to lead their renovation project in Italy. Seeing Paola Favretto’s profile, they decided to call her right away. Their first chat led to another, …Read More

The ‘Little Black Dress’ of Home Design? All-white interiors are getting some black contrasts for a modern refresh. By:  Melissa Dittmann Tracey

Many homeowners are living in places experiencing drought conditions. The West and Southwest have been hit particularly hard. About 95% of California is in severe or extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. And as the summer months approach, …Read More

Interior designer Virginia DesRoches gave this Westport, Massachusetts, vacation home a coastal vibe that doesn’t go overboard with beach or nautical themes. She was also careful to choose durable materials that could stand up to the homeowners’ three little …Read More

The link between gardening and well-being has become increasingly visible in recent years, and at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show (May 24 to 28) many designers used it as a basis for their gardens.

There’s no single right formula for creating a stylish bedroom. But the following new bedrooms from designers on Houzz offer some starting points. See if an inviting neutral color palette, layers of texture and decor or maybe a four-poster bed …Read More

This empty-nest couple purchased a spacious lot in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, so they could build a new house closer to their grandchildren. At the heart of the home, they wanted a modern farmhouse-style kitchen that featured plenty of space …Read More

Rain or shine, a mudroom that can handle your storage needs is a great home feature to have. Throw in some stylish decor and materials and you have an opportunity to create a space that’s both functional and fabulous.

A Modern Twist on Grandmillennial Style “Old” is becoming “new” again in home design. By:  Melissa Dittmann Tracey