Consumer NewsKitchen of the Week: European Flair in 96 Square Feet (12 photos)Space was at a premium in this 1,200-square-foot bungalow in Burbank, California. And the small, closed-off kitchen wasn’t making it feel any bigger. Design-build firm owner Jonathan Litinsky, who trained and practiced as an architect in Europe, was used to making the most of every inch in tight...8 Ideas to Give Your Yard a Boost for Fall (9 photos)As we move into fall, our homes and gardens can offer something different than they did in summer. A pot of brightly colored flowers on your porch can help lift your mood and brighten your street. Setting up a badminton net or hanging a swing gives kids a place to burn off some energy after […]Enhance Your Landscape This Fall With 8 Outdoor Projects (16 photos)Fall days are still long and bright enough to make being outside pleasant but cooler than the summer heat, so the idea of taking on a landscape project is inviting. If you’re looking for ways to take advantage of fall days and also get a jump on gearing up for winter or spring projects, think […]Houzz Call: Show Us Your Garage Makeover (3 photos)With more people working from home than ever before, our houses and how we use them have taken on even greater importance. One spot that shouldn’t be overlooked is the garage. Have you decided that your garage has a better purpose than housing a car? Please share a photo of your garage...How to Get Your Furniture Arrangement Right (11 photos)Like a blank page or canvas, an empty room can be either an opportunity or a challenge. With so many ways to fill it, how do you know where to start? I’ve taken some of the basic rules of furniture arrangement and distilled them into 10 simple tips. They’ll help you work with your interior […]Bathroom of the Week: Bright and Sophisticated in Wood and White (12 photos)This Dallas couple’s bathroom was cramped and tight, but there was some room for expansion: Next to the bathroom was a vanity area that was open to the bedroom. Because the bathroom had another vanity inside, this was a waste of valuable space. General contractor Brandon Spruill came up with a new layout...5 Emerging Home Design Trends (one photo)If you want to know what people are interested in right now, just look at what they’re searching for online. We recently looked at searches on Houzz from this year and compared them with searches from last year to see how home design interests might be evolving. Based on what we found, here...Textiles of the Future Will Be Colorful and Biodegradable (7 photos)The home design industry is raring to go. After a long pause due to the pandemic, people are hungry for fresh ideas and industry change. At a recent online event, the Heimtextil Trend Council presented its 2022-23 trend predictions for home textiles. The forecast offers a taste of what will be exhibited...Set Up a Paper Management System in 5 Easy Steps (8 photos)Many of my clients struggle to eliminate paper clutter in their homes. Often, kitchen countertops become drop zones for mail, receipts, coupons, brochures, meeting notes, political ads, school forms and real estate flyers. As a professional home organizer, I recommend implementing a simple paper management...Simple Pleasures: Rise and Shine! (13 photos)It’s easy to love weekend mornings (who doesn’t love a leisurely start to the day?), but weekday mornings don’t need to be rushed through. In fact, by reclaiming a bit of time for yourself in the morning, your workdays can begin on a note of inspiration, creativity and pleasure. The sun is up, the birds...
