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5 Enduring Design Ideas From the Best of Houzz 2025 Awards Everyone’s dream home looks a little bit different. But there are certain elements most people would agree belong in the perfect house. Here we highlight five enduring home design ideas gathered from some of the Best of Houzz 2025 Design award winners. Watch the

5 Enduring Design Ideas From the 2025 Best of Houzz Awards Everyone’s dream home looks a little bit different. But there are certain elements most people would agree belong in the perfect house. Here we highlight five enduring home design ideas gathered from some of the 2025 Best of Houzz Design award winners. Watch the

10 Common Landscape Design Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Kate Anne Landscape Design & BuildSave Photo 8. Skimping on Borders “Many clients understandably don’t want a high-maintenance [yard] and this seems to manifest in them asking for narrow flower beds, as these will require less work — right?” Reader says. “Actually, this is wrong.”

Craftsman-Style Home Gains a Lovely Landscape Nearing retirement, this Vienna, Virginia, couple decided their Craftsman-style home was ready for a glow-up. The largest part of the project was adding a pool and an addition with a sunroom and a bathroom. The architect who had designed their house back in the 1990s, Dwight McNeill, recommended Winn

10 Tips for Designing the Perfect Shower Jennifer Wundrow Interior Design, Inc.Save Photo 1. Start With Location and Size Where would you like your shower to stand? A corner is the most common spot, but the center of a room or a separate enclosed area like a water closet might be best for your layout

5 New Kitchens With Wood Cabinets TriVistaUSA Design + BuildSave Photo 1. Airy Maple Designer: Carlos Nyce of TriVistaUSA Design + BuildLocation: Arlington, VirginiaSize: 168 square feet (16 square meters); 11 feet, 8 inches by 14 feet, 5 inches Homeowners’ request. “The client came to us seeking to improve their home layout, with one of

10 Ways to Finance a Home Remodeling Project Four Brothers Design + BuildSave Photo 9. Government-Backed LoansThe Federal Housing Administration backs several home renovation loan options offered through private lenders. If your renovation goal is to make your home more livable, useful, accessible or energy-efficient, you might qualify for a Title 1 fixed-rate loan. The

10 Ways to Finance Your Home Remodeling Project Four Brothers Design + BuildSave Photo 9. Government-Backed LoansThe Federal Housing Administration backs several home renovation loan options offered through private lenders. If your renovation goal is to make your home more livable, useful, accessible or energy-efficient, you might qualify for a Title 1 fixed-rate loan. The