Consumer NewsKitchen of the Week: Walnut, Navy Blue and an Eat-In Turret Too (14 photos)Builder and general contractor Stefan Rumancik and his wife, Heather, had long played with the idea of expanding and adding a turret to their 1934 house in Louisville, Kentucky. First of all, they wanted more living space, including a new kitchen and mudroom. Second, Stefan was drawn to...Pro Tips for Lighting 10 Rooms and Outdoor Areas (10 photos)No one lighting scheme will work for every room or area of your home. The lighting requirements for your kitchen, where you cook and prep food, is different than those for a bedroom, where you relax and sleep. Professional lighting designer David...Many Homeowners Plan to Stay Put and Renovate Rather Than Sell (30 photos)“Should I stay or should I go?” The answer for many homeowners these days appears to be to stay, according to the just-released 2023 U.S. Houzz & Home Study. The majority of homeowners who responded to our survey remodeled or decorated their home in 2022, and plan to remain in their home for 11...12 Ideas From Landscape Pros to Elevate Your Yard’s Design (13 photos)After you’ve incorporated landscape pros’ must-have features into your yard’s design, you may be looking for ways to make your space stand out even more. We spoke with 10 landscape designers...Bathroom of the Week: Bold Midcentury Style in 70 Square Feet (7 photos)This young Oregon couple wanted to make the only bathroom on the main floor of their 1950s ranch-style home welcoming and functional for them and their three kids. That meant replacing an abundance of floral wallpaper and pink tile with a fresh new look and opening up a cramped shower-tub combo enclosed...How a Kitchen Designer Can Be the Key to a Smooth Remodel (6 photos)It’s one of the most-used rooms in the house, so the kitchen needs to pack in a lot of style and functionality. Hiring a kitchen designer could well be worth the cost to get things right. Wondering whether it’s really worth the investment? Confused about the process? For help in making an informed decision,...Before and After: 4 Kitchen Remodels With Smart Storage Solutions (16 photos)Whether a kitchen is large or small, storage that’s well-organized and logically placed is key to the space running smoothly and efficiently — and looking neat and tidy. With that in mind, these pros (including one found on Houzz) not only added more storage when renovating, but also made that storage...Choose Your Own Spring Cleaning Plan (8 photos)The thought of spring cleaning can be as entrancing as a fairy tale — but getting through a giant list of tasks while having a busy life can be just as unrealistic as a cheerful Snow White twirling about in the forest, with birds tweeting and...Visit a Stylish California-Casual Home With Sweeping Ocean Views (10 photos)Many people flock to the Southern California coastline for the near-perfect weather and to bask in the sweeping views of the Pacific. This home sits on a bluff overlooking the ocean, but its interior layout was blocking access to the sunshine and picturesque views. So when interior designer Andrea...Before and After: 3 Beautiful Edible Gardens Rise From the Ground (11 photos)An edible garden can be both beautiful and productive given the right planning and design. In the following three makeovers, landscape designers turned lackluster dirt plots into bountiful and beautiful outdoor spaces for growing fruits and veggies, gathering with friends and family, and overall enjoying...
