An 1850s Barn Gets a Family-Friendly Makeover “Sometimes a house will speak to you and tell you exactly what it wants,” says interior designer Renee Carmen of her family’s New England 1850s farmhouse. “This barn had great energy — it needed to be brought back... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/31771899/ZDU0MTI5/n685/v1/nllc/g0/u/yp7ImT8VungNOwB2FjhNZg ------------------------------ Inside Houzz: A Million Products and Counting! Houzz has one mission: to help you create the home you’ve always wanted. On Houzz you can find inspiration, hire the best home professionals and browse curated products. One of the things you’ve told us the most is that... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/32334354/ZDU0MTI5/n685/v1/nllc/g1/u/yp7ImT8VungNOwB2FjhNZg ------------------------------ 10 Living Room Touches to Bring to the Bath When you’re designing a bathroom, there are many decisions to be made — marble or ceramic, shower or tub, vessel or pedestal sink, brass or chrome? The list goes on. Not to stress you out, but there’s yet another design... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/31717603/ZDU0MTI5/n685/v1/nllc/g2/u/yp7ImT8VungNOwB2FjhNZg ------------------------------ Inside Houzz: A Waterfront Property Ditches the Grass for a Garden From the day she bought her house in California’s Marin County, Windi Heaton imagined seeing every sunset on her back deck, surrounded by friends, the water and a lush, native landscape. Heaton’s backyard overlooks one... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/28880678/ZDU0MTI5/n685/v1/nllc/g3/u/yp7ImT8VungNOwB2FjhNZg ------------------------------ 8 Ways to Embrace the Wonder of Fall There is something about the change in the weather, the calm before the holiday chaos and the clear night skies that makes fall the perfect time to take stock of where you’ve been and what the coming months may bring. This... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/31701570/ZDU0MTI5/n685/v1/nllc/g4/u/yp7ImT8VungNOwB2FjhNZg ------------------------------ Pretty Trees for Patios, Paths and Other Tight Spots People have grown trees in their gardens since ancient times. But as gardens become smaller and more valuable as outdoor living spaces, is there still room for a tree? I know from living with the smallest of garden spaces... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/31743372/ZDU0MTI5/n685/v1/nllc/g5/u/yp7ImT8VungNOwB2FjhNZg ------------------------------ 12 Stylish Kitchen Counters That Seem to Float in Space Want your kitchen countertop to be the hero of your new cooking zone rather than relegated to the background? One way to do that is to look beyond the basic block-like counter and incorporate a cantilevered, or floating,... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/32004621/ZDU0MTI5/n685/v1/nllc/g6/u/yp7ImT8VungNOwB2FjhNZg ------------------------------ Houzz Tour: The Height of Luxury in a Modern Glass House “It’s very playful,” says architect Matthew Brumby, referring to this glittering glass house in an exclusive enclave of north London. The impressive structure is a testament to architectural vision. The project was... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/31754197/ZDU0MTI5/n685/v1/nllc/g7/u/yp7ImT8VungNOwB2FjhNZg ------------------------------ 10 Simple Ways to Personalize Your Front Entry You can make your front yard a welcoming prelude to your house any number of ways, from simple outdoor decor to architectural features. Potted plants provide bursts of color, outdoor furniture is inviting and neighborly,... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/32004587/ZDU0MTI5/n685/v1/nllc/g8/u/yp7ImT8VungNOwB2FjhNZg ------------------------------ Houzz Products: Schoolhouse Design Rocks! September’s back-to-school rhythm is a welcome fresh start, even if you’re well past graduation. Pack a little classroom charm into your home with a mix of vintage, modern and totally rad finds from the Houzz Products... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/31797899/ZDU0MTI5/n685/v1/nllc/g9/u/yp7ImT8VungNOwB2FjhNZg ------------------------------ 8 Plants for a Deliciously Fragrant Fall Garden As the days become cooler, we head indoors, pull on an extra sweater, add a log to the fire and fill our home with the scents of warm apple cider and pumpkin bread fresh from the oven. The spicy aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/31398825/ZDU0MTI5/n685/v1/nllc/g10/u/yp7ImT8VungNOwB2FjhNZg ------------------------------ 14 Cleaning Projects That Go a Little Deeper — Naturally Most of us keep up with everyday cleaning — dusting and vacuuming, wiping kitchen counters, scrubbing the bath. But what about those cleaning jobs that are a step beyond the regular routine? You don’t have to wait for... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/32009311/ZDU0MTI5/n685/v1/nllc/g11/u/yp7ImT8VungNOwB2FjhNZg ------------------------------ Kitchen of the Week: Beach-House Beauty With a Practical Style Proximity to the sea and miles of rugged headland for walking attracted Hugh and Ruth Pittman to buy a ramshackle house in Trebarwith Strand, Cornwall, in southwest England. The original structure had to go, but the new wood-framed... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/31150764/ZDU0MTI5/n685/v1/nllc/g12/u/yp7ImT8VungNOwB2FjhNZg ------------------------------ House Hunting: Find Your Just-Right Size Home The size of your house can have a huge impact on your cost of living, comfort, ability to work from home and much more. If you are house hunting, or plan to house hunt in the near future, consider assessing your current living... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/31989008/ZDU0MTI5/n685/v1/nllc/g13/u/yp7ImT8VungNOwB2FjhNZg ------------------------------ Ground Force: 10 Top Ground Covers for Your Garden Leaving your soil uncovered in the garden is a bit like walking around in the hot sun with no hat — you’re asking for trouble. Bare soil is a magnet for weeds, their seeds blown into your garden by the wind or dropped... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/31964756/ZDU0MTI5/n685/v1/nllc/g14/u/yp7ImT8VungNOwB2FjhNZg ------------------------------ Aim High: What to Know About Adding a Library Ladder Studies, kitchens, living rooms and bedrooms can benefit from lofty storage. The problem is that no matter how frequently you use those items, you’ll still need a way to get to them. And the library ladder is just the thing... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/31700579/ZDU0MTI5/n685/v1/nllc/g15/u/yp7ImT8VungNOwB2FjhNZg ------------------------------ Great Design Plant: Nourish Wildlife With American Beautyberry The American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is a large Southeast native shrub that not only looks its best in fall, but also offers habitat and food to native birds. Its bright purple berries bring unique seasonal color... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/31961723/ZDU0MTI5/n685/v1/nllc/g16/u/yp7ImT8VungNOwB2FjhNZg ------------------------------ Chinese Altar Tables Set a Soulful Tone at Home When it comes to foundation pieces, few things are as timeless and useful as the console. Its long, lean lines and minimal depth help make the most of space-constrained rooms. To add a touch of intrigue, consider using a... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/31946314/ZDU0MTI5/n685/v1/nllc/g17/u/yp7ImT8VungNOwB2FjhNZg ------------------------------ Stack in Style With a Creative Woodpile With fall upon us, it’s time to start thinking about lighting a fire. And unless you have a gas or alternative-fuel firebox, where there’s smoke, there’s usually wood. Showing that necessity can be the mother of invention,... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/32009990/ZDU0MTI5/n685/v1/nllc/g18/u/yp7ImT8VungNOwB2FjhNZg ------------------------------ How to Spot a Drought-Tolerant Plant Have you wondered why some plants can handle intense sun and infrequent watering while others wilt? With rapidly growing drought conditions through much of the U.S., the desire to add plants to the landscape that can handle... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/31813929/ZDU0MTI5/n685/v1/nllc/g19/u/yp7ImT8VungNOwB2FjhNZg ------------------------------ So Your Style Is: The Doctor Is In It’s not that people enjoy reminders of the optometrist’s or doctor’s office, but salvaged medical equipment and symbols can give a room a strong dose of industrial style. These items tend to be streamlined, utilitarian... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/31801580/ZDU0MTI5/n685/v1/nllc/g20/u/yp7ImT8VungNOwB2FjhNZg ------------------------------ You Said It: ‘Take Pleasure in the Small, Simple Things’ and More This week the air turned crisp and the leaves started to change color — we’ve got fall on the brain. In spite of the incessant cacophony of leaf blowers and a stinkbug infestation, fall is still my favorite season. We... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/32218908/ZDU0MTI5/n685/v1/nllc/g21/u/yp7ImT8VungNOwB2FjhNZg ------------------------------ Great Design Plant: Little Bluestem Goes Above and Beyond Many native grasses are now available for sale in local nurseries. If you have not tried any in your landscape, little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) is an excellent choice. This charming grass does not lack admirable... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/32101286/ZDU0MTI5/n685/v1/nllc/g22/u/yp7ImT8VungNOwB2FjhNZg ------------------------------ Guest Picks: In the Mood for Rich Indigo Indigo is more in style now than ever — but then, it never really has been out of style! The dye is made from leaves, and it can come in many shades. The color works with a spectrum of colors from orange, red, pink, yellow,... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/31127586/ZDU0MTI5/n685/v1/nllc/g23/u/yp7ImT8VungNOwB2FjhNZg ------------------------------ Don't want to receive Houzz updates? unsubscribe here: http://www.houzz.com/optOutEmail/oo=newsletter/uname=jeeproject/sig=NzY2NTE5MjRhYzU4ZTJkZDk3NGQyNjAyZTRjYmU2OGE=. View our privacy policy here: http://www.houzz.com/privacyPolicy (C)2014 Houzz Inc.