Consumer News9 Design Tips to Enhance Views of Your Garden From Indoors (16 photos)Having a gorgeous view from indoors can entirely change the feeling of a room. While we might dream of gazing out to a grand vista or a long sweep of a garden, in reality most of us are trying to do the best we can within the constraints of our existing lots. Some views in […]7 Home Decor Highlights at Atlanta Market Winter 2021 (11 photos)Designers and buyers from around the country have been attending Atlanta Market Winter 2021 in person and online. Although the home furnishings, gift and apparel show has had thorough COVID-19 safety protocols in place, Houzz attended virtually. Here are a few home design highlights spotted at the...How to Clean Marble Countertops and Tile (13 photos)“Nothing moves like marble,” says Stephanie Laney, lead designer for Surfaces USA, referring to the impression of movement created by the veining inherent in the carbonate stone. “We love the movement.”What most people don’t love, however, is the concern that comes with cleaning and caring for...Houzz Tour: Home Returns to Its Modern Roots (23 photos)This home in North Vancouver, British Columbia, had crisp, clean lines and modern style. But a previous renovation that brought in traditional millwork-like chair rails and two-tone sponge painting had muddied up its style and darkened the interior. The homeowners hired designer Lori Steeves to make...5 Questions to Overcome a Decluttering Roadblock (6 photos)Let’s face it: For many of us, decluttering is really hard. First you have to find the time. Then you must make difficult decisions about what to keep and what to let go. Next you must figure out what to do with everything, whether that involves storing, selling or donating. And finally, you must follow...Get a Head Start on Planning Your Garden Even if It’s Snowing (11 photos)Winter gardening advice always includes going through gardening catalogs and deciding what plants you want to grow in the coming year. That’s a great start, but why not take it a step further? Winter is a good time to review what worked and what didn’t in your garden during the previous year, whether...Top Styles and Cabinet Choices for Remodeled Kitchens (9 photos)Homeowners remodeling their kitchens are frequently seeking spaces with transitional, modern or contemporary design style, as well as a specialized approach to storage. And the cabinets that homeowners choose have a major impact not only on how their remodeled kitchens function, but also...4 Trends in Smart Appliances and Features at CES 2021 (19 photos)The Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, offers a snapshot of the near future through products and technology available now. The first home VCR debuted there in 1970, the first cellphone-camera combo in 2002. Traditionally held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, this year’s show, held Jan. 11-14, went...Yard of the Week: Native and Low-Water Plants in Colorado (13 photos)“The first thing the clients said to me was that they were not interested in wasting water on a large lawn,” says Kyle Trembley, senior landscape designer at Environmental Designs. Instead of an expanse of manicured green, the homeowners wished for a backyard with dry-climate-friendly plantings that...New This Week: 6 Beautiful Blue Kitchens (6 photos)If you’re hoping to create a more soothing, peaceful vibe in your kitchen, consider incorporating blue elements. We tend to associate the color blue with water and sky, so blue tones in the kitchen bring a sense of tranquility. But how and where you use this color is up to you. Here, designers showcase...
