04/08/2015 03:12
Conifers provide reliable and hardworking structure and texture in the garden. Historically they have played the strong silent type, blending into the background to allow others to bask in the spotli...
04/08/2015 01:12
Garrett and Courtney Anderson knew their 1888 Victorian in Chicago was in need of a major update when they bought it. “When we found the house, it had been a rental home for a number of years and was...
[Interior] Design Workshop: Plywood as Finish
04/07/2015 23:12
Plywood has earned its place in the pantheon of versatile and indispensable building materials at the architect’s disposal. Strong, lightweight, relatively inexpensive, and easy to work with and inst...
04/07/2015 22:12
We asked avid home cooks on Houzz to share photos of where they make their magic. In this first part of a series, learn the stories behind some of their very personal cooking spaces and what they lov...
[Interior] Great Design Plant: Betula Populifolia
04/07/2015 21:13
With their architectural presence and the striking contrast of their white bark against a dark background, a few carefully placed gray birch trees (Betula populifolia) add color, beauty and wildlife ...