12 Breakfast Nooks Cool Enough for a Dinner Party (12 photos)

Nothing brings a family or group of friends closer together than sharing a meal. It’s even better when they are comfortably rubbing shoulders as well. Kitchen nooks and dining alcoves are ideal for such intimacy, making the dining experience especially enjoyable. Here are 12 inspiring kitchen nook designs...

A Designer Uses PVC Pipe to Cast a Modern Garden Gate (6 photos)

Seattle landscape designer Scot Eckley created a magical backyard for a client’s home near Puget Sound, Washington. For the yard’s Zen-like garden, Eckley topped the ground with permeable gravel and stepping circles filled with black beach glass. He also designed an alluring aluminum...

Shop Houzz: Pastels With Natural Wood (58 photos)

Powder-puff pink and baby blue aren’t just for children anymore. These soft and gentle hues can pack a subtle punch in any decor in a room-lightening accent or a bright statement piece — especially when paired with natural woods. Discover the edginess of pastels with natural tones with this deceptively...

How to Hide the Toilet (16 photos)

What is the one item that no one wants to be the star attraction in the bathroom? Yes, you guessed it — the toilet! Camouflaging a toilet in a bathroom is surprisingly easy. If you have the space for the toilet to be separate, then it is very easy; however, most of us do not have the luxury of an abundance...

A Surprise Design Makeover for a Pittsburgh Family Home (16 photos)

At the top of the design wish list for most families is a cozy and comfortable living room. A little style never hurts as well. To make that happen for a special family of four in Pittsburgh, Houzz partnered with The Ellen DeGeneres Show...

Shop Houzz: Big Style in Steel City (79 photos)

The Ellen DeGeneres Show teamed up with Houzz to give a family of four in Pittsburgh a dream home makeover. Pro interior designer Jennifer Jones of Niche Interiors chose neutral classics, fresh accessories and splashes of color to give the living room a fresh and inviting feeling. In the girls’...

Shop Houzz: Add Charm With Milk Glass and Jadeite (53 photos)

Milk glass and jadeite are exquisite types of opaque glass that have an undeniable vintage appeal. Those in the know are pairing them, since mint green and frosty white are perfect for spring and summer. Whether you like retro or modern versions, add soft charm to any room with this collection.