Articles by Suzanne Ennis

This Trending Now story features the most-saved kids’ room photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2023.A room designed specifically for kids often does triple or even quadruple duty, serving as a place to sleep, study, play and store clothes, toys and…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved living room photos uploaded to Houzz in 2023.There are many things to consider when designing a living room. Paint and fabric colors, furniture pieces and arrangement, decor, lighting, views, architectur…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved bathroom photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2023.A light, bright and airy bathroom with clean lines, plenty of storage and special details is on many homeowners’ wish lists. You’ll find plenty of gre…

There’s only one place where you can peek inside a stylishly transitional duplex, a bold 1922 cottage, an inviting midcentury post-and-beam home, a 1950s ranch house with English country charm and a light and airy 1910 farmhouse. And that’s in this co…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved kitchen photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2023.A look at this countdown of the most-saved kitchen photos on Houzz this year makes one thing abundantly clear: Pairing wood and white elements in a kit…

Creating a special spot in your kitchen for grabbing a cold drink or a hot cup of coffee makes entertaining easier — and prevents traffic jams in your cooking zone. Thinking of incorporating one in your home? Get your fill of inspiration from these ki…

New York architect Nate McBride was making the hourlong ferry ride from Rockland, Maine, to the island of North Haven when the site of a retreat he was designing on the island came into view. As he pondered how to keep the new home from overwhelming t…

Home bar designs are as diverse as alcoholic beverage options — and can have similar flavor profiles too. A clubby corner clad in walnut and brass is as strong and rich as a Manhattan, a pastel niche with a marble countertop is as sweet and effervesce…

Concealed butler’s pantries are grown-up versions of secret forts beneath staircases and real-life equivalents of magical lands accessed through wardrobes. It seems a lot of us are looking to add magic to our lives, because these and other sneaky spac…

Powder rooms may be petite, but they can make a big impression on guests — and they’re a ton of fun to decorate. One of the easiest and most effective ways to fill one with personality and style is to cover it in wallpaper. In the photos below, see ho…