Posts Tagged ‘Blog’
4 Creative ADUs Offer Small-Space Living Ideas
This article was written by Lauren Dunec Hoang, Houzz Editor Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, offer one solution to the housing crisis facing many urban areas as prices rise and affordable housing becomes more difficult to find. Sometimes called backyard cottages or in-law units, ADUs are fully contained compact homes located on the same lot…
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7 Stylish New Bathrooms With an Amazing Shower
Article by Mitchell Parker, Houzz Editorial Staff. Home design journalist writing about cool spaces, innovative trends, breaking news, industry analysis, and humor. The shower is arguably the best element in a bathroom. It’s vital for daily bathing routines, but it’s also a place to relax and rejuvenate. Design and remodeling professionals employ a variety of…
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How to Create a Joyful, Clutter-Free Kitchen
From quick weekday breakfasts to special-occasion dinners planned and prepared with care, the kitchen is nearly always a hub of household activity — which also means it’s a common place for clutter to accumulate. Here we look at ways of clearing the clutter and creating a beautiful, useful space in the kitchen. KITCHEN CREATIONS LTD…
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What Kitchen Countertop Colors Should You Choose?
Shared from HOUZZ and the Toronto Interior Design Group. These days there are countless materials available for kitchen countertops. But instead of giving you the pros and cons of each material, I’m going to break down six popular color styles so you can achieve the look you want with the material that suits your…
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Where Designers Would Spend and Save in a Kitchen
Our experts suggest where to splurge and where to trim the budget when redesigning your kitchen Written by Julie Butterworth, Houzz Contributor, and homes, architecture, and property journalist. A budget helps you to know where to save and where to spend. From appliances and fixtures to countertops and cabinets, a healthy balance of investment and…
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What’s New in Tile for 2024
A HOUZZ Article by Julie Sheer, Contributor Color has been tiptoeing back to the tile scene for the last few years and now seems to be reaching a crescendo, with bold and saturated hues in a variety of shapes and sizes. [Tile Trends for 2024] These were highlighted in the new tile collections on display…
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12 Design Features Pros Say Homeowners Are Asking for Now
It’s no secret the pandemic reshaped the role of our homes. Once somewhere to rest, recharge, and host the occasional backyard barbecue, home is now the epicenter of where many of us work, exercise, and more. Are these changes still having an effect on homeowners’ priorities for their homes today? We spoke to five design…
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Home Design Trends That Will Define 2024
See the breathtaking colors, materials and other design and remodeling features set to take over homes this year Change is to be expected. But lately, it seems change is occurring at lightning speed. In response, some people are looking to slow life down by creating nurturing homes with warm, neutral colors, natural materials, and a…
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5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Season Burnout
If your holiday season is anything like mine used to be, it’s lots of fun but hardly relaxing. Our holidays involve party hosting and potluck meal prepping, gift shopping and wrapping, school and work events, and of course the ever-busy jobs. Since most members of my family and my husband’s live locally, we have multiple get-togethers to…
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12 Custom Storage Solutions for a Clutter-Free Bathroom
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. Here are 12 custom storage…
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