Room of the Day: Garage Is Transformed Into a Dreamy Studio (7 photos)

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 it had as a studio space. It was located just across the garden from the...

See How to Turn a Small Outdoor Room Into a Peaceful Retreat (16 photos)

These days downsizing is as common as flies at a summer picnic. Whether it’s urban sprawl and long commutes that have tempted you to move closer to the city center, or you are an empty nester who has developed a taste for a simpler life, you may find yourself with a diminutive outdoor space that challenges...

Houzz Tour: A Family-Friendly Home Keeps Its 1930s Charm (24 photos)

This Los Angeles house lured in its current homeowners from the curb. Both hail from New England and fell in love with the mature trees around the house before they even stepped inside. The 1930s architecture called to them as well. “I knew with two small kids we’d never be able to keep up a pristine...

Houzz Flip: 94 Dream Bedscapes (94 photos)

What backdrop would you choose for the first thing you see when you step into your bedroom — the backdrop for your own perfect slumber? If you haven’t yet set the right stage for the end of your day, take inspiration from this flip book of bedscapes. Click on the first photo to get started (switch...

Shop Houzz: Images of Remembrance (55 photos)

After the Civil War, Decoration Day was established as a time to decorate with flowers the graves of those who died in war. Years later Decoration Day became Memorial Day, and in 1967 it was declared a federal holiday to honor the military men and women who have died while serving...

Color of the Week: Mango (8 photos)

Nothing screams summer quite like the tropical fruits that will be at the peak of their flavor and availability in the coming months. Among my favorites are mangoes, and a big part of the draw for me is their pretty orange color, whether in a fruit salad or a blended drink. I’m taking a cue from...

Soft Hues Create a Calm Mood in a Historic Kitchen (9 photos)

“When I first came to look at this kitchen, it was all over the place,” says James Horsfall of Bath Kitchen Company. “You had to keep walking from one side to the other, it was a messy space, and it didn’t feel enjoyable to be in.” Horsfall suggested dividing the room into a third and two-thirds, with...