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From Oscar Niemeyer’s modern masterpieces in Brasília, to the whimsical promenade by Roberto Burle Marx at... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/28353846/MTIyYWI2/n535/v1/nllc/g1/u/_rLIKbj9zeEoOTFBCiKP9w ------------------------------ Kitchen of the Week: Storage, Style and Efficiency in San Francisco With a 2-year-old child and another on the way, a San Francisco couple with a lower-level flat in a two-unit Edwardian building needed a more user-friendly kitchen that would be a better fit for their growing family. Their... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/27292010/MTIyYWI2/n535/v1/nllc/g2/u/_rLIKbj9zeEoOTFBCiKP9w ------------------------------ Houzz Products: Pretty in Pastels Pale pinks, blues, greens, oranges and yellows may be light in color, but they’re not short on style or meant only for kids. Pastels are really versatile when it comes to design — they add warmth to a starker, modern... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/27553287/MTIyYWI2/n535/v1/nllc/g3/u/_rLIKbj9zeEoOTFBCiKP9w ------------------------------ Houzz Tour: Flexing New Design Muscles on a Vermont Lake Kristen L’Esprance never imagined she would move back in with her parents at age 30. But after graduating from the Pratt Institute with an architecture degree in 2009 and facing a tanking economy, she had no choice but... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/28098767/MTIyYWI2/n535/v1/nllc/g4/u/_rLIKbj9zeEoOTFBCiKP9w ------------------------------ How to Replace or Revamp Your Garage Doors A garage that faces the street (especially a large two- or three-car garage) can take up a lot of visual real estate. If your garage doors are in poor shape, clash with the style of your home or are just uninspired, replacing... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/26469978/MTIyYWI2/n535/v1/nllc/g5/u/_rLIKbj9zeEoOTFBCiKP9w ------------------------------ Decorating 101: How to Choose Your Colors Once you have figured out what style of interior you want and how much you want to spend, your next decision is: What colors should you use? http://www.houzz.com/r/1/28100106/MTIyYWI2/n535/v1/nllc/g6/u/_rLIKbj9zeEoOTFBCiKP9w ------------------------------ My Houzz: Curve Appeal Among the Trees Scott Wise and Bob Moore’s house is frequently referred to as “the round house,” with its semicircular fan shape and a plunge pool at the center of a radial design. The home was originally designed in 1954 for Saul... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/28038621/MTIyYWI2/n535/v1/nllc/g7/u/_rLIKbj9zeEoOTFBCiKP9w ------------------------------ Key Measurements for a Dream Laundry Room Laundry rooms rule. If you have the luxury of space, laundry rooms can be more than places to clean clothes; they can be welcoming, accessible places for more activities, such as caring for pets, sewing, doing DIY projects,... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/25889377/MTIyYWI2/n535/v1/nllc/g8/u/_rLIKbj9zeEoOTFBCiKP9w ------------------------------ My Houzz: A Big, Empty Box Becomes a Mod Live-Work Space Photographer Nicolo Sertorio and research scientist Seonok Lee were looking for a spacious, multifunctional home with an easy commute to San Francisco. They found what they wanted in a 3,300-square-foot unit that’s part... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/28138610/MTIyYWI2/n535/v1/nllc/g9/u/_rLIKbj9zeEoOTFBCiKP9w ------------------------------ 8 Ways to Spruce Up an Older Bathroom (Without Remodeling) Mint tiles got you feeling blue? Don’t demolish — distract the eye by updating small details http://www.houzz.com/r/1/27685367/MTIyYWI2/n535/v1/nllc/g10/u/_rLIKbj9zeEoOTFBCiKP9w ------------------------------ Great Garden Combo: 9 Plants for an Intriguing Entrance Many of my favorite hikes have begun at a trailhead with little more than a simple sign indicating the direction to take. There is a sense of anticipation as one ventures along the path, wondering what will be discovered... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/27238707/MTIyYWI2/n535/v1/nllc/g11/u/_rLIKbj9zeEoOTFBCiKP9w ------------------------------ My Houzz: Chic Meets Whimsy in Vancouver Katie and Cedric Lo were living in Singapore when they learned they were expecting a baby. The couple wanted to raise their family in their native Canada and decided to relocate to Cedric’s hometown of Vancouver in 2012.... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/27801022/MTIyYWI2/n535/v1/nllc/g12/u/_rLIKbj9zeEoOTFBCiKP9w ------------------------------ What to Know About Working With a Custom Cabinetmaker Been dreaming of custom cabinets for the kitchen or bath, or perhaps a gorgeous built-in entertainment center, home office or fireplace surround? We caught up with four industry pros for expert tips on what to look for in... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/21302752/MTIyYWI2/n535/v1/nllc/g13/u/_rLIKbj9zeEoOTFBCiKP9w ------------------------------ Houzz Tour: Artistry and Illusion Season a Baton Rouge Townhouse “Wow, what a great old house!” visitors often exclaim when they see Ty Larkins’ home for the first time. Larkins can’t help but smile. While the structure resembles the kind of Greek revival townhouse that lined... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/27142074/MTIyYWI2/n535/v1/nllc/g14/u/_rLIKbj9zeEoOTFBCiKP9w ------------------------------ 12 Ideas for a Family-Friendly Kitchen The kitchen is so often the center of home activity, and it’s even more so when there are kids around. But setting up a space that can handle everything from homework and play dough to family dinner takes a little thinking.... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/28049227/MTIyYWI2/n535/v1/nllc/g15/u/_rLIKbj9zeEoOTFBCiKP9w ------------------------------ Great Design Plant: Ceanothus Pleases With Nectar and Fragrant Blooms The evergreen wild lilac (Ceanothus sp) is one of a handful of distinctive and iconic plants native to the U.S. West Coast. Nearly impossible to grow outside of California, Oregon and Washington, it thrives where summers... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/28060772/MTIyYWI2/n535/v1/nllc/g16/u/_rLIKbj9zeEoOTFBCiKP9w ------------------------------ My Houzz: A Handcrafted Bohemian Homestead in Texas Artist, biologist and plant ecologist Mary Phillips calls her Texas homestead a “7-acre experiment in sustainability and creativity.” She and her husband, Eddie, who is also an artist, have made it their life’s work... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/27471236/MTIyYWI2/n535/v1/nllc/g17/u/_rLIKbj9zeEoOTFBCiKP9w ------------------------------ You Said It: ‘We Call It Character’ This week the Houzz ideabooks ranged from covering the nitty-gritty details of spray-foam insulation to describing one man’s quest for the perfect mailbox. One writer helped us figure out if we’d love or hate having soapstone... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/28353916/MTIyYWI2/n535/v1/nllc/g18/u/_rLIKbj9zeEoOTFBCiKP9w ------------------------------ 12 Dreamy Accent Walls for Baby’s Room Decorating your nursery — especially for your first child — might be the most personal home decor project you take on. You’re building a nest to protect and soothe the little one you’ve been dreaming of, so of course... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/28166296/MTIyYWI2/n535/v1/nllc/g19/u/_rLIKbj9zeEoOTFBCiKP9w ------------------------------ Houzz Tour: Classic Shingle Style for a Seaside Summer Home This classic shingle-style summer home looks as though it’s been perched above the Atlantic Ocean for a century, but in fact it’s new. The house was designed by architect Nancy Leslie, who completed the space planning... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/27584602/MTIyYWI2/n535/v1/nllc/g20/u/_rLIKbj9zeEoOTFBCiKP9w ------------------------------ Great Design Plant: Wild Geranium Puts on a Color Show If you asked me for two words to describe wild geranium, I would tell you “reliable” and “versatile.” Reliable, because you don’t need to fret over its yearly emergence, unlike some of the more delicate woodland... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/27939922/MTIyYWI2/n535/v1/nllc/g21/u/_rLIKbj9zeEoOTFBCiKP9w ------------------------------ Loft Beds Give Rooms a Lift Getting your bed up in the air can be space saving and utilitarian, but it can also be fun. There is something cool and a little playful about loft spaces. They feel private and tucked away, even when they are airy and light.... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/2670514/MTIyYWI2/n535/v1/nllc/g22/u/_rLIKbj9zeEoOTFBCiKP9w ------------------------------ The Most Helpful Furniture Piece You May Ever Own How many times have you been sitting in your favorite chair with a cup of coffee in one hand and a book in the other, and you needed the simplest thing: a little side table that was just the right size so you could put down... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/27799079/MTIyYWI2/n535/v1/nllc/g23/u/_rLIKbj9zeEoOTFBCiKP9w ------------------------------ What Goes With a Striped Sofa? A striped sofa can be a welcome change from basic solid colors. But when your sofa is striped, what do you put with it? Do you play it safe with solids or go out on a limb with other prints? And what about pairing stripes... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/27427197/MTIyYWI2/n535/v1/nllc/g24/u/_rLIKbj9zeEoOTFBCiKP9w ------------------------------ Great Design Plant: Smooth Aster, the Wonder Pollinator There are very few plants in my native garden that go above and beyond the wildlife value of smooth aster. In fall many insects are migrating or getting ready to slumber, so are storing up on nectar and pollen. When I walk... http://www.houzz.com/r/1/27879234/MTIyYWI2/n535/v1/nllc/g25/u/_rLIKbj9zeEoOTFBCiKP9w ------------------------------ 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.