Give tired fences a face-lift with a hue that blurs boundaries and provides a dramatic backdrop for plants. White picket and natural wood fences may be more common, but garden fences painted black can be surprisingly effective in the landscape. Dark fences act as a stunning backdrop for bright green foliage, provide understated privacy where…

Placed at the heart of the cook space, these multipurpose units can enhance a kitchen’s utility and appearance. Topping the list of must-haves in most kitchen renovations, an island is the perfect value-added improvement, one that transforms the way you use and enjoy the busiest room in your house. At a minimum, an island adds…

Highlights: When listing your house for sale your top goal will be to get the home sold for the best price possible! There are many small projects that you can do to ensure this happens! Your real estate agent will have a list of specific suggestions for getting your house ready for market and is…

Once intended for a quick sale, this 1930s house now bears witness to its remodelers love and marriage. A contractor bought this modest 1937 two-story house in northern Seattle for a turnaround sale. But when he met the interior designer, progress on the house slowed as the relationship sped up, and before the couple knew…

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Don’t visit a showroom or meet with a pro without our expert advice on creating the cook space you’ve always coveted. Get the Pros Involved   A kitchen remodel is a big deal—not something to be approached rashly. So before you even visit a showroom or meet with a pro, read our expert advice on…

Could that junk drawer in the kitchen be put to better use? In this episode of Houzz TV, watch as kitchen organizer Wiebke Liu, founder of Blisshaus in Oakland, California, turns a cluttered junk drawer into an organized spice collection. In four steps, you’ll go from mess to masterpiece, and your family might find a…

Using lighter colors, bringing in more sunshine and a few other tricks can help you visually enlarge your kitchen. If you’re remodeling a kitchen and looking to create more space without having to add on or move walls, your design choices may make a big impact. First, start by selecting lighter colors, such as grays…

How a couple of hands-on homeowners took a bungalow from dilapidated to delightful, using home-center finds. Beautiful Bungalow It takes a certain eye to see a smart little cottage where others see a stucco teardown. But Steve and Shauna Mullins had exactly that vision when they first saw this 875-square-foot bungalow in Hermosa Beach, California. “It…

Making a statement in your yard is easy with a hardscape, or any solid landscaping surface or structure. Here are some examples of hardscapes to choose for your landscaping project. Driveways Driveways are difficult to design aesthetically, but their size makes them important for curb appeal. Make your driveway more appealing with interesting materials like…