Houzz’s editorial teams cover design trade shows around the globe, which gives us a chance to see the trends shaping the industry and homes around the world. This year’s big design trends — hygiene, comfort, multifunctionality, sustainability and biophilia — seem relevant…

The 5 Biggest Trends at 2020 Global Design Events (20 photos)
The 5 Biggest Trends at 2020 Global Design Events (20 photos)
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Patty and Chad Esslinger didn’t buy their suburban home because it was gorgeous. They felt the basic 1990s tract home offered little in the way of aesthetically pleasing features. But the two-level house had good bones, offered plenty of space for their active family and was walking distance…

New Style and Openness for a Family-Friendly Illinois Home (29 photos)
New Style and Openness for a Family-Friendly Illinois Home (29 photos)
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Modern bathroom design is often all about going minimalist with clean finishes for a spa-like feel. But sometimes the look ends up feeling clinical. To make sure your space feels just as inviting as the rest of your home, try some of my favorite bathroom design tips to create a sense of warmth and personality…

10 Ways to Add Warmth and Personality to Your Bathroom (16 photos)
10 Ways to Add Warmth and Personality to Your Bathroom (16 photos)
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Big, bright and bold design elements run through this countdown of the most popular bathroom makeovers from our Bathroom of the Week series in 2020. In one bathroom, a designer ditched a shower-tub combo for a roomy walk-in shower with a built-in bench. In another, a bright blue double vanity enlivens…

The 10 Most Popular Bathroom Makeovers of 2020 (10 photos)
The 10 Most Popular Bathroom Makeovers of 2020 (10 photos)
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In this episode of Houzz TV Live, editor Erin Carlyle and professional home organizers Patricia Lee and Jeanne Taylor of…

2 Pros Share Tips for Getting Organized in the New Year (one photo)
2 Pros Share Tips for Getting Organized in the New Year (one photo)
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Trends took a back seat at the annual Decorex interior design event this year, as design experts engaged in a range of discussions focused on how they can create interiors that are good for the environment as well as those who spend time in them. The conference, held virtually Nov. 17-19, is typically…

How to Plan a Home’s Design Around People and the Planet (7 photos)
How to Plan a Home’s Design Around People and the Planet (7 photos)
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This Trending Now story features the most-saved bedroom photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2020.
You won’t see flashy colors or distracting patterns in this countdown of the most popular bedrooms uploaded to Houzz in 2020. Instead you’ll find calming colors, lots of natural light and…

The 10 Most Popular Bedrooms of 2020 (10 photos)
The 10 Most Popular Bedrooms of 2020 (10 photos)
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As 2020 winds down and everyone looks ahead to what the next year will bring, it’s a good time in the home design world to check out paint brands’ picks for 2021 Color — or Colors — of the Year. Pantone…

Will These Soothing and Rich Paint Colors Define 2021? (11 photos)
Will These Soothing and Rich Paint Colors Define 2021? (11 photos)
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Kids faced a unique set of challenges this year with sudden changes to school and play. But, just as with adults, a nourishing, uplifting and engaging home environment can work wonders in reinforcing a positive, comforting attitude. So if you’re looking for ideas to perk up a child’s bedroom, homework…

The 10 Most Popular Kids’ Spaces of 2020 (10 photos)
The 10 Most Popular Kids’ Spaces of 2020 (10 photos)
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This Trending Now story features the most popular pool photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2020.
If ever there was a summer to dream about adding a swimming pool, it was the summer of 2020. In fact, searches for swimming pool design and construction pros on Houzz were…

The 10 Most Popular Swimming Pools of 2020 (10 photos)
The 10 Most Popular Swimming Pools of 2020 (10 photos)
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