Discover what's new on Houzz this week. View in iOS app | View as web page This Week on Houzz 10 reasons to love outdoor showers Tour a condo of delightful curiosities Your complete guide to building permits Poll: Are you a cat or dog person? My Houzz: A Condo of Delightful Curiosities in Louisville » Janice and Charlie Wiseman are finally living out their dream of traveling in retirement. An avid collector of antique books, Janice always dreamed of life in a thatched-roof cottage in England’s Cotswolds. To make it easier... more » Houzz Quiz: Which Kitchen Backsplash Material Is Right for You? » Surprisingly, there are even more options for kitchen backsplashes than there are for countertops, which can make homing in on the right material a challenge. One strategy to make the selection easier is to first pick your... more » Your Complete Guide to Building Permits » Yes, the building permit process can be a frustrating, costly and-time consuming affair, but there is purpose to the process and no getting around your local jurisdiction if you want to do your project right. Here we... more » Color of the Week: Celebrate Summer With Sunny Yellow » Summer may not officially begin for another couple of weeks, but for those who are out of school, on vacation or just enjoying the longer, warmer days, it’s definitely on — and definitely time to brighten those rooms with... more » My Houzz: Vintage Charm and DIY Style in Maryland » The wraparound porch, dormer windows, breathtaking views and serene setting checked off everything on Cassie and Chris Bustamante’s dream home wish list. “I don’t dream about the next house, like I did in our last one,” says... more » Shop Houzz: The Colorful Outdoor Living Sale » The outdoor season is nearly here, as sunny skies and warm weather create the perfect conditions for entertaining friends and family al fresco. Brighten up your outdoor space with these colorful outdoor sectionals and other... more » Houzz Tour: Contemporary Canadian Lake House Warms and Welcomes » This semiretired couple was ready to get out of the city and closer to their northern Ontario roots. While living in Toronto they found a unique piece of property on Lake Tasso in the Muskoka District that felt more like... more » 10 Reasons to Love Outdoor Showers » You may think of an outdoor shower as belonging at a beach house, and while that’s certainly true (see No. 8 below), sand and salt aren’t the only things outdoor showers are good for. Here are 10 reasons to love outdoor showers,... more » Dinner and a Good Book: 12 Double-Duty Dining Rooms » The dining room is a prime location for scholarly pursuits, as it often contains the largest table in a home. Dining tables are perfect for perusing oversized atlases and art books, and can easily host culinary and literary... more » Couple Renovates to Spend More Time in the Kitchen » These homeowners, one retired and one now working just part time, was spending more time at home — and in the kitchen. But it was kind of hard to enjoy their kitchen, as they hadn’t renovated it in 35 years. Dated and dark,... more » My Houzz: Personal Touches Keep Things Fun in a Historic Vancouver Home » “A reno project that went on for years didn’t appeal to me,” says first-time homeowner Jessica Schmid. “However, something that would take a few months to renovate did.” Jessica and her husband, Kevin, found an 1898 heritage... more » Forever Furniture: A Buyer's Guide to the Sofa » One of life’s pleasures is curling up and relaxing on a cozy sofa. But buying a sofa that will stand the test of time requires careful consideration. The important thing is to not rush into an impulsive purchase, as your... more » Room of the Day: A Sunny Bathroom for Twins » A bathroom used by children is a busy space. Bath time involves lots of play, splashing and people, since parents need to supervise. So with three young children — twin boys and a girl — the owners of this Berkshire, England,... more » Houzz Tour: The Making of a Mediterranean House » When this home was built a decade ago for a renowned hockey player, its style lay in what Holly Ogden deems a gray area. In other words, its architecture was a mixed bag. When it was purchased by the current owners as a vacation... more » 9 Questions to Ask When Planning a Kitchen Pantry » Some pantry design dilemmas don’t seem obvious at the time of planning but become apparent later. Doors that open inward onto shelving, badly arranged racks and compartments, small cubbies with no room for appliances, a lack... more » My Houzz: Veranda Life in a Classic Queenslander » Growing up in chilly Canada, Johanna and Derek MacMinn longed for warmer climates. They moved from Nova Scotia to the east coast of Australia. After moving up and down the Australian coast a bit, they settled just west of... more » Room of the Day: Guest Bedroom Makeover Addresses All the Angles » In search of more room to raise their young daughter, a professional couple left New York City for the “Gold Coast” of Long Island, where they purchased a two-story neoclassical home. They then spent two years updating the... more » Creative Ways to Mix and Match Your Sofas and Chairs » As our interest in personalized interiors grows, the days when a three-piece suite was the backbone of any self-respecting living room feel long gone. Now it’s all about letting a spirited mix of colors, prints, textures... more » Great Design Plant: Rosa Californica » California’s most widespread wild rose, Rosa californica, has no less romantic lore surrounding it than its foreign relatives. Franciscan padres in California often referred to California wild rose in their diaries, even... more » Fabric Focus: Decorating With Touchy-Feely Velvet » Ahhh, velvet! It makes everything seem just a little more sumptuous. With its regal good looks and unsurpassed softness, it’s hard not to love it. And there’s a bunch of different velvet types from which to choose, including... more » Shop Houzz: Face Time » Celebrate the fun, famous and fabulous faces of the world by bringing them into your home. Whether through artwork, furnishings or decor, adding an unexpected portrait can bring character and interest into a space. Invite... more » Honeycomb Shapes Are the Bee’s Knees » Arising out of our continuing love affair with facets and geometric patterns, the six-sided hexagon was bound to be a big hit as a stand-alone shape and all-over pattern. We saw it first in tiles and soon after in drop-repeat... more » Great Design Plant: Sambucus Nigra » I have started using common elderberry (Sambucus nigra ssp canadensis) in my landscapes to enhance their wildlife value. I removed large quantities of berry-producing invasive plants, like autumn olive, multiflora rose and... more » Must-Know Furniture: The Mora Clock » It’s not every day you hear a clock described as sexy, but Mora clocks are distinctly shapely. With a curvy, hourglass silhouette, Mora clocks are a Swedish-made treasure and the envy of many. If you’ve been thinking of buying... more » Great Design Plant: Phegopteris Decursive-Pinnata » In the shade garden, ferns are as close to perfection as plants come. Their exuberant upright growth, deer resistance and fortitude make them a pleasure to grow. Their texture is unparalleled on the woodland floor, weaving... more » See what Houzzers are working on and add your advice! » POLL: Cat person vs. Dog person — The people we choose to share our homes with are a big part more » by Emily Hurley · 437 comments What are the smoke detector requirements in your area? — Are there ordinances or requirements in your area for how ma... more » by Emily Hurley · 39 comments POLL: How many fireplaces in your house? — Vote and tell us about it in the comments! (photos encourage... more » by Emily Hurley · 33 comments Entry help needed! — I'm starting from scratch in our entryway. We installed a so... more » by SG · 48 comments Colors needed for ranch — Need design ideas for siding. Shaker or plank? Colors? Roo more » by srvonderfecht · 21 comments Flooring advice — I'm currently buying a house that has light laminate maple f more » by santypas · 17 comments Trim color — Located in Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Would like to put a... more » by steeddog · 15 comments HELP with front landscape design — We had a beautiful addition completed this past winter on th more » by Laura · 17 comments Don't want to receive Houzz updates? Unsubscribe. Your Houzz | FAQ | Mobile Apps © 2015 Houzz Inc. | Privacy Policy Houzz Inc. 310 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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