Consumer NewsEverything You Should Know About Barn Homes (35 photos)Barn homes evoke verdant pastures, wide-open spaces and a simpler way of life. At the same time, they boast the clean lines, soaring ceilings and open floor plans prized in contemporary homes. It’s no wonder that homes built to resemble barns — as well as those repurposed from existing agricultural structures...8 Blue Paint Colors to Consider for a Kitchen Island (16 photos)If you’re lucky enough to have a kitchen island, then you’re also lucky enough to have a great design opportunity. Adding an accent color to an island is a relatively easy way to add personality to your kitchen. In this first article in a series on kitchen island color ideas, we’ll look at some of […]Your Grill Season Checklist (9 photos)Whether you enjoy slow-cooked barbecue on a Sunday afternoon or firing up the grill for quick weeknight dinners, having a properly equipped space and well-maintained grill makes backyard cooking more of a joy. These tools, cleaning tasks and tips will help make grilling...Step Inside an English Designer’s Upbeat Eclectic Home (8 photos)Coming from a cottage with low ceilings and a closed-in feel, London designer Jessica Spencer wanted to make the main living areas in her new home one big light and airy space. She knocked down walls and relocated rooms to create...How to Create a Cohesive Color Flow Throughout Your Home (14 photos)Color preferences vary as much as personalities. Some folks love the bright and the bold, while others feel most secure surrounded by neutrals. The good news is that when it comes to color, there really is no “correct” palette. That said, we’ve all been inside homes where...Celebrate Richard Neutra’s Innovative Los Angeles Home and Studio (14 photos)Ninety years after its original completion, the home and studio that modernist architect Richard Neutra designed for his family along Los Angeles’ Silver Lake Reservoir remains an inspiration. The live-work arrangement shows how we can sensitively add density to the existing fabric of cities while still...8 Approaches to Sustainable Landscape Construction (9 photos)More and more homeowners are employing sustainable practices when it comes to designing and maintaining their landscapes. But what about when it comes to installing that landscape? We turned to landscape pros on Houzz for their advice on practices to make landscape construction more earth-friendly.What’s New in Contemporary Furniture and Design for 2022 (20 photos)Contemporary furniture companies are kicking sustainability goals up a notch, going all in on wellness and merging technology with traditional craftsmanship. These were the key takeaways from this month’s International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) and WantedDesign Manhattan, which...Before and After: 3 Bathroom Makeovers in 75 Square Feet or Less (9 photos)The following bathroom makeovers range from 52 to 75 square feet in size. While most people wouldn’t describe these bathrooms as tiny, the designers and remodelers still had to make wise decisions to maximize space and utilize every square inch.Ditching a radiator for in-floor heating, combining...Inspiring Alternatives to the Traditional Lawn (13 photos)Lawns have their place in the American landscape. They are visually uncomplicated and easy on the eyes. As play surfaces, most turfgrass types are able to take some abuse and are relatively easy on the abusers. But it is safe to say we have way more lawn than is needed, considering all the other options...
