Articles by Erin Carlyle

Given the financial and emotional investment involved in remodeling a home, it’s only natural for homeowners to feel anxious at some point during a project. Your job as a pro is to help them through it — and to work to prevent client anxiety as much a…

Putting a new paint color on the walls is one of the quickest and most cost-effective ways to transform a room. But where do you start if you haven’t already picked out a color? An interior designer or color consultant can help you hone in on the gene…

Spring cleaning can be an enticing idea, but planning to clean the house from top to bottom can turn into a never-ending task list. It doesn’t have to be that way. You can get a lot of spring-cleaning satisfaction simply by targeting the often-neglect…

A landscape architect can transform an outdoor space to make it more beautiful, functional and livable. These professionals can open clients’ eyes to wonderful possibilities, helping homeowners create outdoor spaces that fit the home’s style and the c…

When designer Tiffany Skilling and her husband purchased their 1928 Tudor Revival home in Indianapolis 5½ years ago, it had a 1960s kitchen that was dark, closed-off and not set up well for the way their family lives. Also, the room was out of step wi…

Remodeling professionals expressed tempered hope about their business prospects for the first three months of the year, new data from Houzz shows. Their sentiment is split by industry sector, with design and architecture firms expressing greater optim…

In this episode of Houzz TV Live, editor Erin Carlyle highlights three key takeaways from the 2021 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study. See which cabinet styles remodeling homeowners prefer, as well as top color choices for cabinets and walls. Plus, find …

A gorgeous countertop and backsplash can make a big difference in how a kitchen looks and feels. Homeowners remodeling their kitchens these days often choose white as their countertop and backsplash color. They also favor engineered quartz for the cou…

Many kitchen photos uploaded to Houzz these days feature a standout island, often with enviable storage and an attractive countertop. And these photos reflect what’s happening as homeowners renovate: Nearly two-thirds of remodeled kitchens (63%) inclu…

Homeowners remodeling their kitchens are frequently seeking spaces with transitional, modern or contemporary design style, as well as a specialized approach to storage. And the cabinets that homeowners choose have a major impact not only on how their …