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This week on Houzz
The most popular bedrooms on Houzz tend to be beige or gray and traditional, so I understand that the way-out bedrooms here aren't going to be everyone's personal cup of tea. But that's the fun part: peeking into the rooms of people who have...
This 1920s art deco building in Montreal has taken on a new, contemporary twist, thanks to designer Julie Charbonneau. She originally purchased its penthouse as a showroom where she could flirt with new styles in design. But when a fire completely...
Personal health is sometimes directly affected by the health of your home. Potential hazards lurk in paint, fibers, electronics — you name it. No one knows this more than environmental health professor Jules Elkins, who — along with her...
Painting older solid wood floors can give them new life without the expense and mess of refinishing them. It can also make your floors a beautiful design element in their own right, particularly with interesting patterns. It takes some time...
Chemically aged steel, hewn oak and a fiberglass backsplash add the look of history to this loft in New York's Tribeca neighborhood. Architect Steve Schappacher and his team used these simple materials to play off the loft's warehouse origins...
Dog's Ear, Going to the Chapel, Baby's Bottom and Dangerous Robot. No, these aren't movies, cocktails or novels — they're actual names of colors of paint for the home. (See the last two here and here.) Clever and sometimes odd names may or...
After renovating their downtown Austin, Texas, salon, Chris and Leigh Cortinaz decided it was time to give their house a modern makeover, too. They just needed a little motivation. "We were inspired by the visual effects of downtown Austin's...
Whether you want to slash your energy bill, go greener or just be more prepared next time the power goes out, these hand-cranked and other human-powered household items will help you get the job done in style. From the sleek and innovative to...
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Like fashion, people's home design and decor choices say a lot about them. We don't want to jump to conclusions or judge a book by its cover, but often it's not too hard to understand some basics of a person's lifestyle by looking at a room...
Like a perfect white shirt or a string of pearls, white gardens exude a timeless charm. They're classically elegant and never seem to go out of style. If you're looking to spruce up your property or try something new this year, it isn't hard...
An ocean view dominates the design of this contemporary bachelor pad. Set right on a beach, close to a nature reserve outside of Tel Aviv, Israel, this remodeled duplex was designed to make the most of its location. Architect Lihi Gerstner...
"Cozy" might not seem like the first word you'd use to describe your ideal office; it may make you think of quilts and clutter that don't inspire efficiency. However, "cozy" can mean a room that's inviting, warm, layered and, yes, even organized...
Do bigger-is-better you look trend. around My first your instinct home and in winter think things is to cut look out too the heavy? extra flotsam Or maybe and you've jetsam succumbed and really to start the fresh. McMansion With the new year...
For general contractor Francisco Wheelock and his wife, Myriam Caldera, the move to this dream house was a happy homecoming. After studying civil engineering in Texas, Wheelock returned to his hometown of Managua, Nicaragua, and found an ideal...
Architects in Australia during World War II had it tough. The government had strict guidelines regarding the size and cost of any new project. Each new building could be no more than 1,400 square feet or cost more than 3,000 pounds. However...
It seems like everyone is juicing these days. It's a new year, and people want to get their fruits and vegetables in somehow. It's also peak season for citrus, so what better time to jump-start your love of juice? These fun accessories will...
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by hensonnv • Need help with my living/ family room - any recommendations are welcome. We just painted the walls and we like the... 9 comments Landscape and Paint Color HELP!! new house, what to do....?? - we just bought this mid-century cutie, and I am stumped...28 comments
by ugotame • How can I make my home office more appealing? - It's at one end of our attic, which is also used as a playroom and... 26 comments
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I showed this site to JE and he said you all should take a look at it.. great ideas for house and apt stuff..