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These 8 Urban Art Pieces Invite Connection With People and Place (14 photos)

June 14, 2017 Annie Thornton 0

Palo Alto, California, where Houzz has its headquarters, is home to about 65,000 people. The population more than doubles each day with the influx of tech company employees, Stanford University students and others who add to the city’s social fabric. I am one of those who commute into Palo…

Photo Gallery: Spring Gardens Bring a Blooming Bonanza (33 photos)

June 8, 2017 Annie Thornton 0

Nothing feels more like gardening season than spring. Temperatures are warming up, so people can enjoy being outdoors after a long winter cooped up, and plants are coming to life with new flowers and foliage. We asked to see your spring blooms, and ne…

It Can Work: No Entry Hall (5 photos)

June 7, 2017 Annie Thornton 0

I sometimes dream about organizing a mudroom or an entry hall, simply because that would mean I had an entry hall or a mudroom. But those of us who pine for such a space don’t need to move or remodel to gain one. Instead, creative furniture…

Delight in Summer’s Garden Glories — Here’s What to Do in June (10 photos)

June 1, 2017 Annie Thornton 0

Anticipation for the summer gardening season peaks in June. Seeds have been sown, edibles started and watering schedules adjusted. Gardeners across the U.S. are now enjoying their spring efforts and making sure that their gardens thrive and perform th…

Houzz Call: Show Us Your Cool Dad at Home (4 photos)

May 31, 2017 Annie Thornton 0

Considering all the ways to celebrate how much we love our dads, it can be hard to know where to begin. With Father’s Day around the corner, we decided to start by combining two of our favorite things: dads and pictures of home.
Calling all Houzzers: Please share in the Comments a favorite…

14 Red Flowers for Gardens From Coast to Coast (14 photos)

May 29, 2017 Annie Thornton 0

With their tubular shape and vivid hues, these red flowers will draw you and your winged friends into the garden for a closer look. Besides having rich colors, ranging in shades from burgundy to rose, most of these red flowers are also hummingbird magnets. Whether you’re gardening in California or Connecticut,…

Houzz Call: What’s Blooming in Your Spring Garden? (4 photos)

May 20, 2017 Annie Thornton 0

The spring garden has a freshness unlike any other season. Flower buds appear, delicious scents return, and nesting birds chirp all around. Is your garden on the cusp of emerging, or is it already a full-blown seasonal symphony of flora? We’d love to see it!
Grab your camera…

Houzz TV: See How Those Cool Rusty Planters Are Made (5 photos)

May 19, 2017 Annie Thornton 0

For designers Branden Adams and Jennifer Ivanovich, using beautifully rusted Cor-Ten steel in the landscape opens up a world of possibilities, both aesthetically and practically. “It’s a really versatile material. We look at it, basically, without limitation,” Adams says. In this video, Ivanovich and…

Here’s How to Get That Great Steel Planter Look (13 photos)

May 18, 2017 Annie Thornton 0

Cor-Ten steel planter beds are having their moment in the garden, but for such a popular feature, a lot of questions still linger. Are they safe for edibles? What about rust stains? What else can you make with Cor-Ten? There are a number of things to consider if you’re interested in adding Cor-Ten raised…

It Can Work: Sit-Down Dining Solutions for Small Spaces (10 photos)

May 17, 2017 Annie Thornton 0

In dense, high-rent cities, having a dining room is a luxury. In my San Francisco apartment, where pretty much any flat surface may need to double as the dining table, I long for the space to host a sit-down dinner with friends. These five creative ho…