Articles by Suzanne Ennis

Designers, buyers and manufacturers gathered Oct. 25-29 in North Carolina for High Point Market, the world’s largest home furnishings event. Elegant silhouettes, handcrafted accents and eclectic vignettes on the trade showroom floors signaled a clear …

Great TV shows can make viewers feel like they’re part of the story, whether the setting is a New York coffee shop or a medieval castle. To turn that feeling into reality, five leading design and construction firms partnered with Houzz Pro and reimagi…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved powder room photos uploaded to Houzz between June 15 and Sept. 15, 2025.Small in size, big in impact — powder rooms are the ultimate playground for design creativity. Without the constraints of a full ba…

The quarterly U.S. Houzz Renovation Barometer asks more than 1,000 construction and architecture and design firms on Houzz about their expected, current and recent business activity. The just-released Q4 2025 Barometer, fielded Sept. 18-Oct. 6, also…

Construction professionals report renewed optimism in the final quarter of 2025 following a strong rebound in business activity in the third quarter, according to the Q4 2025 U.S. Houzz Renovation Barometer. Meanwhile, businesses in the…

Lighting design trends continually evolve based on a variety of factors, including cultural influences and consumer demand. That evolution is reflected in the new collections that manufacturers introduce at the trade-only High Point Market twice per y…

Natural motifs and materials, warm colors, inviting textures and curves have dominated home furnishings and decor in recent years. At the trade-only fall High Point Market in North Carolina (Oct. 26-30), manufacturers’ newest collections once again re…

Maybe your kitchen is looking a little dated or lackluster. Or maybe you’d just like to switch up its style. Whatever your motivation, you don’t need to dive into a major kitchen renovation to make significant upgrades. Here are a dozen simple yet str…

Are you looking to freshen up your living room decor or even give the room a completely new look? The good news is that you can make huge improvements without a full renovation or a big budget. Here are 10 simple but high-impact strategies for giving…

Understanding your design preferences before diving into a home decorating project can help ensure that you’re happy with the outcome. This is true whether you’re working with a designer or tackling the project on your own. But how does one go about f…