Articles by Suzanne Ennis

A young couple’s Chicago condo had gorgeous details dating to the late 19th century, including a coved ceiling and mahogany-inlay floors in the dining room. But its kitchen was a different story. “Whoever did whatever they did in the 1990s with that p…

Kitchen appliances are always evolving, and the latest looks and newest features often premiere at the combined Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and International Builders’ Show (IBS). With dozens of appliance manufacturers exhibiting their pro…

Silver service and domestic staff are rare these days, but the demand for, and utility of, butler’s pantries — secondary kitchen spaces used for storage, food prep and hiding messes — remains high. If you’re planning a kitchen remodel and have the squ…

More than 3 in 5 residential building and design professionals expect that 2024 will be a good or very good year, according to the just-released 2024 U.S. Houzz State of the Industry report. Following an industrywide dip in revenue growth…

The typical built-in kitchen island has a base that resembles a box with a flat, rectangular countertop that either fits, cantilevers from or waterfalls over it. But while that simple shape works for many layouts (and budgets), some kitchens call for …

Interior designer Jaime Dupes works for a firm that specializes in renovating old houses, so she knows a thing or two about returning character to tired interiors. Since old homes often have relatively small kitchens, she’s also adept at making a comp…

The beginning of this tale might have a familiar ring: During the pandemic, a young couple traded compact quarters in the city for a house in the suburbs and set out to make it their own. In this case, the couple was from Brooklyn, New York, the burbs…

If your basement is merely utilitarian — or looks straight out of “That ’70s Show” — you’re probably not maximizing its function, value or appeal — or, for that matter, your potential for fun! Check out these awesome basements uploaded to Houzz for in…

Ideally, a laundry room has a washer and dryer, storage and a countertop for folding clothes. When space permits, a sink and a place to air-dry delicates are nice-to-have features too. But whatever their size, the best laundry rooms have durable finis…

Businesses across the home design and remodeling industry report that they closed 2023 with improved activity compared with the previous quarter, and they entered the first quarter of 2024 anticipating continued moderate growth. Meanwhile, backlogs ar…