Discover what's new on Houzz this week. View in iOS app | View as web page This Week on Houzz Grow edibles in a modernist garden How a family of 5 lives (almost) clutter free 10 ways to solve common design dilemmas Poll: Tablecloth or placemat? Vote now ≫ Houzz Tour: Texas Family Trades Traffic Noise for Frog Songs » One thing that’s nearly unavoidable in Houston or any big city is traffic noise. And John and Amy Miller really wanted to find a weekend spot that was free from the sound of packed freeways. They traveled about five hours... more » Houzz TV: See Recycled Walls and Cool Cassette Art in a Woodsy DIY Home » When designers Chris McCullough and Peggy Hsu bought this Spanish colonial bungalow, they wanted a project. In Mar Vista, a small community east of Venice Beach, Los Angeles, these homes sell quickly, so when they came upon... more » Kitchen of the Week: Classic White Farmhouse Style Restored » Over the past nine years, Obbie and Connie Atkinson have been restoring their late-1800s farmhouse in eastern Oregon. Last year they turned a rickety canning porch into a vintage-style bathroom. This year they tackled their... more » Shop Houzz: 5 Quick Laundry Room Upgrades You Can Do This Weekend » Not everyone can take on a full-blown laundry room renovation, but there are fast, and relatively cheap, things you can do with pieces from the Houzz Shop to improve your space. Here are five weekend upgrades to add personality... more » My Houzz: Family of 5 Lives (Almost) Clutter Free » Two adults living with three young children can add up to a lot of things in the house, especially in a turn-of-the-century home with limited closets, but Jennifer Fetner-Booth has a clear mandate when it comes to clutter.... more » The Allure of a Well-Designed Carport » Since I was a little kid, I’ve always had a fondness for carports. To me they seem like the best way to show off a cool car — no guesswork as to what vehicle lies behind the garage door. However, it wasn’t until I was researching... more » New This Week: 3 Amazing Kid Rooms That Will Make You Rethink Your Life » Ask an adult what special feature they’d want in their dream bedroom, and you’re likely to get a practical yet boring response. Ask a kid, on the other hand, and suddenly you find yourself imagining the possibility of waking... more » 10 Smart Storage Hacks for Shoe Lovers » I swoon over gorgeous shoes in every possible shape and heel height, and never fail to get a buzz from splurging on a new pair (or two, or three or four — whoops!). But whether you are drawn to bejeweled vintage heels or... more » My Houzz: Simplicity and Serenity in a Vintage-Modern Remodel » When Ira Waxberg and Akiko Muratani began remodeling their 1914 Craftsman home, they sought to incorporate their simple, minimalist lifestyle — inspired by many years of living in Japan — into the new design of their home.... more » Patio Details: A Shaded Patio Opens Up the View in Wine Country » This patio in a valley outside Santa Barbara, California, stands up to warm summers and cold winters, while its subtle details blend with the picturesque surrounding landscape. “This is a very harsh climate in terms of hot,... more » 12 Genius Design Moves for Small Kitchens » Is your kitchen lovely and large, or is it on the smaller side? If it falls into the latter group, I can sympathize. I spent the better part of last year living in a studio apartment with a single-wall kitchen that was a... more » Room of the Day: A Nursery for a Little Bookworm » With her first baby on the way, interior designer Elena Del Bucchia looked back to her own childhood as well as her husband Andrew’s for nursery design inspiration. “Both of us grew up loving reading, and both of our parents... more » Forever Furniture: A Buyer’s Guide to the Dining Table » The dining table is not only a gathering spot for family and friends, but also a focal point in the home. If you intend to shop for one you’ll have forever, you will probably want to buy only once. So what do you need to... more » Recipe for Modernist Edible Garden Style » Clean, unadorned lines and an open, spacious feel are the hallmarks of modernist garden design. Food gardens —with their exuberant growth and chaotic medley of species that can go from tiny seedlings to an overgrown jungle... more » Room Doctor: 10 Things to Try When Your Room Needs a Little Something » Room feeling cramped, artwork a mess, color scheme missing the mark? Whatever ails your room, sometimes all that’s needed is a careful tweak or two to bring things back into balance. Here are seven common dilemmas and 10... more » My Houzz: Simple and Chic Style for a Pennsylvania Family Home » Kim Wardell pursued interior design in college before realizing that she would be better suited for business, but she never lost her preference for simple design done well. After she and her now-late husband, Scott, followed... more » 10 Outdoor Room Ideas That Radiate Style » Longer days mean more time to relax outdoors with a cool drink, watching the sun dip below the fence line. Furnish your outdoor rooms in style, from the front porch to the back deck, with the right combination of comfortable... more » Houzz Tour: City Glamour in a Rural Country Home » For this not-so-little cottage in the Cotswolds, it was important to the clients that each room had its own special feel but still work with the rest of the home. “The challenge was creating something quite quirky that somehow... more » 13 Decorating Tips for Older Homes » Interior design isn’t just about creating a home that looks new and current. It can also be about preserving the past and respecting the character of an older home. If you’re lucky enough to have a house with some time-earned... more » Humble Corrugated Metal Brings Modern Style to the Garden » Corrugated metal is strong, lightweight and rustproof, and can be used in many ways to add a unique touch to the garden. Though there are many standard landscape building materials, metal is increasing in popularity for homes... more » Cool Ways to Add Storage to Your Staircase » In these space-starved times, most of us want to utilize every inch of storage in our homes. So making the most of the area under and on the stairs doesn’t just make sense, it can help create a clutter-free environment.... more » Shop Houzz: Fabulous Flush-Mount Lighting » While flush-mount or semi-flush-mount lighting is necessary when your home has standard 8-foot ceilings, it’s also a great way to keep a room feeling open and spacious no matter what the ceiling height is. Upgrading these... more » Learn the Secret to Bigger and Better Roses » I’ve had a love affair with roses since I was a little girl, when I used to help my dad take care of the rosebushes in our Southern California front yard. Now that I have my own garden with more than 40 rosebushes, I’ve learned... more » Room of the Day: Garage Is Transformed Into a Dreamy Studio » It’s hard to believe that not long ago only the spiders used this detached one-car garage in Vancouver. Even though it was unfinished and full of cobwebs, the homeowner and her interior designer, Andrea McLean, saw the potential... more » What to Know About Adding a Deck » Good weather should be enjoyed to its fullest extent. To do that you have to actually go outside. But if your home lacks an enticing outdoor living space, there’s little incentive to venture out. Outdoor living is seeing... more » See what Houzzers are working on and add your advice! » Need help on how to build a inground pool with existing retain wall. — As you can see in the pic there is a retaining wall and I wo more » by Mitch Mico · 10 comments Proportional Space Dilema — Hello my Houzz Helpers I need your advice about a space in a more » by Liz Ferrigno · 9 comments Exterior shake - up! — Okay everyone, I'm struggling with this one. We are going t... more » by Jacqueline Dennis · 51 comments $1,000 challenge! What would you do? — After discovering this community yesterday I am hooked! I go more » by Brittney Soberanis Neal · 14 comments POLL: How many cats is too many cats? — Now, there are dog people and there are cat people. There ar... more » by Emily Hurley · 22 comments Show us your pet food set up! — Do you have a special area set up for feeding your pets? 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