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The 10 Most Popular New Kitchens So Far in 2025 This Trending Now story features the most-saved kitchen photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2024, and March 15, 2025.White-and-wood kitchen palettes have been extremely popular for years. But you’ll find fresh ideas for creating the classic combination in this countdown of the most-saved new […]

10 Times to Hire a Design-Build Firm Wondering if it’s time to hire a design-build firm? Unlike the more traditional path (known as “design, bid, build”), which involves hiring a designer and a builder separately, hiring a design-build firm gives you design and construction services under the same umbrella. Whether led by an architect or

5 Luxury Wellness Features for 2025 Home wellness features have been taking off in recent years, but it seems lately they have reached escape velocity. To see the latest features and products, check out this highlight of five exciting new luxury home wellness features seen at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show 2025. Read more

New Family-Friendly Home Full of Color Lynn Holender DesignsSave Photo Photos by Julie Soefer Photography House at a GlanceWho lives here: A family of five with two dogsLocation: HoustonSize: Six bedrooms, eight bathroomsDesigners: Lynn Holender Designs (interior design) and Sullivan, Henry, Oggero and Associates (architecture)Builder: Unika Homes To understand the homeowners’ style and Holender’s approach,

The Differences And Which Is Best For Home Projects Parilov/Shutterstock Installing tile as a DIY project isn’t as difficult as it might seem at first glance. As long as you keep in mind any mistakes to avoid when tiling, approach the project with patience, and utilize high-quality materials,

Resort-Like Feel With Mediterranean Touches A TYPICAL DESIGN STUDIOSave Photo “We wanted to give them plantings with a Mediterranean feel, but we are in Utah, after all,” Van Zandt says. “I picked ‘Autumn Brilliance’ serviceberry [Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’, USDA zones 4 to 9; find your zone] here because they have a similar structure

10 Ways to Control the Cost of Your Bathroom Remodel Kirk Riley DesignSave Photo 5. Tile With RestraintUnless you’re planning a wet room, you don’t need to cover every inch with tile, Ghaly says. Not only is tiling just part of the room cheaper, both in terms of labor and materials, but also it’s often

Which Window Treatment Should You Choose? When it comes to deciding how to dress a window, there’s more to consider than just how to control light or provide privacy. Do you want the window treatment to be a design focus for the room or an inconspicuous neutral element? What is the architectural style of your

7 Stylish New Kitchens With Charming Country Details 3. Cottage Charm Designers: Kakin Nichols and Lauren Taylor of Curated StudioLocation: Highlands, North Carolina Size: 238 square feet (22 square meters) Homeowners’ request. “The goal was to design a functional space for entertaining family and friends that flowed effortlessly from room to room, blending seamlessly with

Kitchen of the Week: Timeless Blend of Old and New (9 photos) These Boston-area parents of two tweens wanted a kitchen that would respect the architecture of their 1930s Colonial Revival home and express their personal style. However, it was more pressing challenges that made them decide to take the space down to the studs.