Articles by Suzanne Ennis

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…

The stylish sets of your favorite TV shows can be as engrossing as their plot twists and turns. With that in mind, Houzz presents a fun new production: virtual rooms that channel the design vibes of five Emmy-nominated series. From an industrial-style…

Deciding to renovate your home is a big step, but finding a pro you trust to do the job well can feel downright overwhelming. That’s why many people look to Houzz not just for inspirational stories and photos, but also for its vast, filterable directo…

Deciding to renovate your home is a big step, but finding a pro you trust to do the job well can feel downright overwhelming. That’s why many people look to Houzz not just for inspirational stories and photos, but also for its vast, filterable directo…

Like the cobbler whose children go barefoot, Montana architect Angie Lipski designed close to 100 kitchens for clients while the inefficient kitchen in her century-old house went largely untouched. On the upside, by the time it was her turn, she knew …

This Trending Now story features the most-saved home bar photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2023.Whether carved out of a kitchen or built into a living or dining room, a home bar eases and elevates one’s ability to entertain. A beverage fridge, ic…

Houzz’s Kitchen of the Week series puts a spotlight on standout kitchen designs and the homeowners and pros behind them. Of all the projects we featured this year, these five kitchen tours — which range from 75 to 323 square feet and are diverse in st…