Discover what's new on Houzz this week. View in iOS app | View as web page This Week on Houzz A potter's inspiring garden oasis How to use reclaimed wood in the kitchen Step inside four beautiful Japanese homes Poll: Grand or upright piano? Vote now! Entertaining: Hosts Pull Out the Stops for Kentucky Derby Parties » As Kentucky Derby 141 races to the home stretch May 2, designer Lee W. Robinson welcomes Houzz into his home for a sneak peek and some party hosting tips guaranteed to make your own Derby party a winner. Lee, his wife, Babs... more » Color of the Week: Spring Green » Green is one of my favorite colors to decorate with because it’s so versatile. You can go soft and neutral with a silvery sage or get bold and tropical with a blue-tinged aqua. I’m currently using lots of spring greens in... more » What to Know About Controlling Dust During Remodeling » Dust is everywhere, all the time. But during a remodeling project, it’s particularly abundant — and potentially hazardous. All sorts of nasty stuff gets kicked up while demolishing walls, taking apart cabinets and removing... more » My Houzz: A Gentlemen’s ‘Treehouse’ in Brooklyn » It wasn’t until Antoni Porowski moved into Joey Krietemeyer’s Brooklyn, New York, studio apartment that everything began to change in the creative couple’s perspective on home design. Each had a growing interest in interior... more » A Potter Creates an Inspiring Room of Her Own » When Janene Waudby and her husband bought their home in southeast London in 2013, they were immediately drawn to its long garden. Waudby, a ceramicist, saw the possibility of carving out a space for herself at the far end... more » 4 Japanese Homes Proudly Speak to Their Surroundings » It’s no secret that key elements of Japanese interior design and architecture have been influencing homes around the world for decades, and with the launch of Houzz Japan this month, that point has been made very clear. Take... more » My Houzz: An ‘Olde’ Blacksmith’s Cottage Lives On in Style » In the beautiful setting of Australia’s Tamborine Mountain sits a friendly blue cottage with a story to tell. When experienced renovator Fiona Porteous found and purchased the blacksmith’s cottage in Olde Eagle Heights on... more » Why, How and Where to Use Reclaimed Wood in the Kitchen » Everyone is buzzing about reclaimed wood. But why, how and where should you use it? In the kitchen, there are plenty of fantastic opportunities, from floors and cabinets to island accents and floating shelves, all the way... more » 17 Outstanding Outdoor Rooms » We have no doubt come a long way in how we treat our outdoor garden spaces as extensions of our homes, fulfilling a need to sit outside and enjoy the sun in a cool and comfortable space. In years past, outdoor rooms often... more » Shop Houzz: Mood Lighting » We love mood lighting — you know, that subtle warm glow that brings people together and is inviting year-round. While candles are the best mode lighting, you can always create a soft light with the right fixture. Create... more » Houzz Tour: Renovation Preserves Memories in a Rustic Lake Cabin » This lakeside cabin had a lot of rustic charm, but it was in need of some love. One of the homeowners’ fathers had built it many years ago. The new owner is happy to be creating new memories in it with his wife and two daughters.... more » Ask an Expert: How to Decorate a Small Spare Room » What do you do with that small spare room, the one that’s not quite big enough to be a full-size bedroom? Often this room is used as a child’s room or a home office (often with an awkward furniture arrangement). Sometimes... more » 9 Garden Gates That Hinge on Charm » Whether it opens onto a secret garden or a charming cottage bursting with roses, the garden gate inspires plenty of daydreams. Gather ideas for your own garden hideaway with these nine creative examples using iron, wood and... more » Room of the Day: Artistic Remodel for a Toronto Bathroom » Dawn and Ed Northwood’s pied-à-terre in the heart of Toronto is the perfect launchpad, enabling the couple to take in a play or the latest museum exhibition. The apartment is in one of the city’s first loft conversion projects... more » Garden Walls: Pour On the Style With Concrete » Durable, versatile and clean are all words to describe a concrete garden wall. Whether your tastes lean toward contemporary or classic, concrete can fit into almost any landscape. In this article, we’re going to focus on... more » How to Bring Order to Your Delightfully Eclectic Room » We may aspire to live in perfectly coordinated interiors, but many of us have a style that’s a little more mixed. That’s because, rather than buying up a “look” for our homes, we see them gradually evolve. We might start... more » Great Design Plant: Larix Decidua ‘Pendula’ » As a gardener who was raised in the South, I can think of only a handful of reasons I would ever consider moving north. At the top of the list would be the ability to grow weeping European larch (Larix decidua ‘Pendula’).... more » Houzz Tour: A Young Couple's Bright and Cheerful In-Law Suite » Jake and Lauren Hooker of Charlotte, North Carolina were thrilled when a couple from their church told them they had a one-bedroom in-law suite available for rent. While the young couple loved the apartment’s hardwood floors... more » Attract Hummingbirds and Bees With These Beautiful Summer Flowers » Landscapes sustain us by giving us food to eat, air to breathe and space to live in — let’s repay the favor. When choosing what we plant, it’s important to respect our natural landscapes and the wildlife they support. Sustainable... more » Room of the Day: Luxe Hotel Look for an All-White Master Bath » These Hillsborough, California, homeowners, a couple in their late 40s who travel extensively, wanted an all-white bathroom inspired by the luxe bathrooms in the Ritz-Carlton hotels they often frequented. They were blessed... more » Invite Cellophane Bees to Your Garden by Providing Patches of Bare Soil » Cellophane bees (Colletes spp) are a commonly occurring genus of bees in prairies, woodland edges and natural areas. Cellophane bees are active throughout the growing season; several species emerge in early spring. Like... more » A By-the-Numbers Guide to Going Graphic » Numbers, whether incorporated from found objects or stenciled on, have great graphic appeal — use them to whip up some quick wall art, personalize thrifted or big-box store decor and organize your stuff. Read on for 14 project... more » Great Design Plant: Stylophorum Diphyllum » Celandine poppy (Stylophorum diphyllum), or wood poppy, is native to the woodlands of Appalachia. The bright yellow flowers and persistent blue-green foliage can brighten up the ground plane in a moist, shady woodland. ... more » Shop Houzz: Create a Cozy Contemporary Space » Any space can be cozy and chic with the right combination of furniture and accessories. Create a comfortable, contemporary seating setup in solid colors and use patterns, soft textures and prints to complete the scene. Find... more » Great Design Plant: Bouteloua Curtipendula » A garden that supports lots of wildlife is thick with plants at every layer, from the surface up to flowers, shrubs and trees. Sideoats grama (Bouteloua curtipendula) makes a great base for any sunny and dry garden bed. This... more » See what Houzzers are working on and add your advice! » Need help with accent chairs — Hi, i cannot figure out what chairs will go with the couch a more » by olive green · 37 comments Help me pick drawer pulls! — I cannot decide on pulls, knobs, cups, or mixing them! 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