We're in the middle of renovating a small outdated midcentury ranch. To optimize space and traffic flow, we've decided to remove all the closet doors in the three bedrooms. By hanging fabric in place of true closet doors,... more »
From a pink and girly teen hangout to an elevator inspired by Alice in Wonderland to a futuristic telephone booth, there was a fantasy space to suit every style in the 2012 San... more »
A bed sculpted out of steel and reclaimed wood, a headboard designed to blend into walls and a bathtub filled to the brim with airport-confiscated scissors were just a few of the sights to see in the bedrooms and bathrooms... more »
With a moss-covered fireplace, plywood painted backsplash, abalone shell chandelier and much more, the show home of the 2012 San Francisco Decorator Showcase brought out all of... more »
Tucked in the back of a private garden, this one-room shed serves as an office for a London couple. With 150 square feet and $16,000 to work with, designer and architect Gurmeet... more »
One of the best parts of having a cabin is that you get to take a few design risks, create creative spaces that you may be too cautious to incorporate into a more traditional home. When most people think of a cabin, there's a lake, some sand, a... more »
Having trouble deciding on a functional yet chic nursery design? Finding a balance between baby-friendly needs and an adult sense of style definitely isn't easy. But any room can be transformed into a nursery with a bit of thought and effort. Simply employ... more »
We can all benefit from regular exercise. But even if you're fortunate enough to have a gym in your home, getting motivated to work out can still be a challenge. However, one thing that can help you get moving is color. Your fitness area shouldn't be... more »
The thing about babies is that they grow up. Really fast. One minute they are nestled down in their cribs staring up at the birdie mobile, and the next minute they're hanging Metallica posters over their beds. One minute they are playing princess; the... more »
When you hear the word "library," what comes to mind? Professor Plum with the candlestick? For me it's lots of dark wood paneling, a deep burgundy Chesterfield... more »
A hallmark of International style, other than the ubiquitous white box, is the piloti, which raises the house up and off the ground. These stiltlike columns were used quite a bit by Le Corbusier in the... more »
Shri K. Pattabhi Jois, known in the West as the father of Ashtanga yoga, famously said to his students, "Yoga is 99 percent practice, 1 percent theory." But as our daily obligations... more »
If you have a narrow hallway, are you wondering how to make it visually appealing or more useful? Below are some wonderful examples of how to use your hallway to make an impact. more »
I always know when it's 2 p.m. — no watch required. It's the same every day, no matter how many hours I have slept the night before. My eyelids become heavy, and I get that fuzzy-thinking feeling. Yep, it's nap time.
If you're like me, the... more »
We've been seeing examples of his-and-hers bathrooms and vanities for quite a while now on Houzz. (Some say that the extra sink space does wonders in terms of keeping the peace between a married couple.) And we recently featured a lodge... more »