12 Different Types of Patio Chairs

The very first model of patio chairs was the iconic metal lawn chair also known by many nicknames such as Shellback, the Tulip chair, the Clamshell, the Motel Chair, and the Bouncer. You’ve probably seen one in your grandma’s house, near pools, in beaches and backyards, in driveways, and other outdoor settings. The metal lawn chair was just a basic flat metal chair in a metal frame that first appeared in the 1930s. After the Second World War, the lawn chair became popular with the growth of suburbs. Ed Warmack, an Arkansas manufacturer and sheet metal fabricator, saw an opportunity and turned

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5 Clothes Closets With Storage Ideas to Inspire (5 photos)

The new year is a great time to tackle organizing projects at home, and your closets can be a good place to start. If your bedroom closet is overflowing or its contents no longer suit your life, why not capture the momentum of January’s fresh start by decluttering and reorganizing? You may even want…

Your Guide to Perfect Vanity Lighting (10 photos)

The stars of stage and screen spend a good deal of time at their dressing room vanities making sure they’re ready for the literal spotlight. Properly positioned vanity lights emit soft, diffuse light that reduces shadows and makes it easy for stars to look their best. While you may not be going onstage…

Up to 50% Off New Year’s Bar Stool Sale (217 photos)

Houzz Tour: Newly Built London Apartment Is Big on Personality (11 photos)

When interior designer Bhavin Taylor first visited his client’s new-build apartment in London, the space was a white box. “He wanted it to feel [homey] and full of character,” Taylor says. By using a few of the owner’s key pieces as inspiration, Taylor designed a space that combines bold color and pattern,…

Your Clutter-Clearing Plan for the New Year (13 photos)

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With an entire new year ahead of you, decluttering your home may not seem so hard. But after January, when that new year energy begins to wane, the prospect of tackling such a

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8 Design Ideas for Your Dream Outdoor Room (8 photos)

Spring may be months away, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to think about landscape and outdoor design plans. If you’re looking for ideas, a dedicated outdoor room is a great option to consider. Many of the most popular landscape design stories published on Houzz in 2018 focus on designing…

7 Cool Alternatives to Central Air Conditioning

For many of us, staying cool in a climate-controlled home is the best way to survive the sweltering heat in the summer months. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 85 percent of homes in the South use central air conditioning while it’s 90 percent for new homes today. About three-quarters of all U.S. homes have this type of home heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system or HVAC solution which accounts for about six percent of the nation’s gross electricity produced. While it seems like everyone’s favorite cooling appliance, a central air conditioning is not feasible for all types of

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Houzz Tour: A Flexible Modern Home for a Young Family (19 photos)

Up to 60% Off Year-End Sale: Living Room (256 photos)