My Houzz: A Light Touch for a San Antonio Renovation (21 photos)

Nicola and Michael McLaughlin bought a 1949 home set on a tree-filled lot in the Terrell Hills neighborhood of San Antonio, Texas, before it had been on the market a day, then spent the next seven months updating the interior. Nicola studied interior design in college and recently launched her…

How to Choose a Wall Color for a Mixed-Materials Kitchen (8 photos)

It used to be that many people thought everything in a home — wood tones, metals, countertops — had to match. But today it’s perfectly acceptable to choose one type of countertop for your kitchen perimeter and another for the kitchen island. You might select one…

Shop Houzz: Contemporary Gothic Style (130 photos)

Strike a stunning balance between old-world glamour and present-day charm with a gothic-style interior that pulls inspiration from both. Characterized by dark-colored walls, dramatic decor and ornate details, this look mixes classic gothic furnishings with lighter contemporary pieces for a look…

Design Debate: Should You Ever Paint a Wood Ceiling White? (15 photos)

The Science of Color: New Purple, Orange and Green Pigments Discovered (5 photos)

Seven years ago, a student in a chemistry lab at Oregon State University accidentally created a blue material — the first time a new blue pigment had been discovered in 200 years. In the years since, researchers at the lab have methodically developed other new pigments in a rainbow of colors, the…

109 of the Best Online Furniture Stores & Retailers

Here is an epic listing of the 109 best online furniture stores and retailers. If you’re looking to buy furniture, this is an excellent research resource. Welcome to our epic chart setting out 109 best online furniture stores and retailers. Search engines are great, but they don’t always neatly list websites in as neat and […]

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A Texas-Sized Antiques Fair in Round Top (22 photos)

Since its start in 1968, the popular Antique Weekend in Round Top, Texas, has become a shopping and treasure-hunting experience that lasts longer than a weekend and exists in more locations than just Round Top. Tens of thousands of people, including designers, shoppers and vendors, descend on five rural…

Introduce Ashyleaf Buckwheat to Your Native California Garden (7 photos)

There’s something about ashyleaf buckwheat (Eriogonum cinereum) that gets me every time. It could be the way the flowers, in white, cream and pink, appear like popcorn at the tips of the slender stalks. It could be that I always see a butterfly or adorable ground-nesting native bee busying itself…

7 Main Types of Corner Shelves Used for Decor and Storage

Discover the 7 main types of corner shelves used for home decor and storage. These are pretty cool – floating, standing, ladder and more. How to use corner shelves to make your rooms attractive  Space is at a premium these days and stylish storage is often one of the first things to be abandoned. In […]

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New This Week: 3 Easygoing Living Rooms (4 photos)

Most people have been to a house where the living room felt off-limits, either directly or indirectly. In this age, when space is tight and lives are busy, living rooms should be inviting, comfortable and able to stand the wear and tear of daily use from the homeowners as well as friends and family….