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A single window flanked by upper cabinets limited natural light in this North Carolina kitchen while blocking views to a screened porch and wooded landscape. A palette of blue and gray finishes — from the cabinetry and backsplash to the countertops, flooring and island — made the space feel...

Like me, you probably know Laura Ingalls Wilder’s name in one of two ways. You got to know her through the Little House books, the series of eight novels that chronicled her childhood on the American frontier, which have sold have sold millions of copies. Or you learned about Laura, Pa and Ma...

Creating a beach house feeling in your home can help substitute for the weekend getaways and summer vacations you can’t always take. And when you embrace a carefree, vacation-inspired spirit every day at home, you’ll feel more relaxed. How to do it? Swap out fussy fabrics and formal furniture arrangements...

When the homeowner purchased this century-old bungalow in a charming enclave outside Seattle, she knew a down-to-the-studs restoration was in its future. To breathe new life into the home, she hired contractor Victor Ruzhin of Rucon Build and a talented interior designer to undertake a whole-house remodel....

This fairy-tale phase of a home remodel is the tail end of any major project. The Honeymoon has come and gone. The...

A steady cash flow is one of the most important parts of running a business, but it can be tricky to manage. Here, three home design and construction professionals on Houzz share the tips and tricks they use regularly to maintain a healthy flow of cash in their firms.

Add crisp navy, true blue or even a classic blue-gray to perennially popular wood and white in a kitchen and something magical happens: Suddenly, the space is as fresh as can be. Below, check out how designers used this color trio to create distinctly different yet equally appealing kitchens, while also...

We spend roughly a third of our lives in our bedrooms, yet they tend to get short shrift when it comes to remodeling budgets. Fortunately, whether your bedroom is big or small, these 10 relatively easy, inexpensive changes can make a big difference in how it looks and feels — and might even help you...

For the owners of this North London home, cooking for friends is a big part of life, with outdoor gatherings a particular pleasure. The yard they inherited, however, was dingy and dated. They envisioned a space that could host a crowd while also serving as a tranquil...

Keeping mosquitoes and pollen out while letting breezes through, screens can make all the difference on a porch. But do you go for a fully retractable or removable option, vinyl panels that roll down or screens that stay up year-round? See the choices designers made for the five screened porches below,...