Articles by Suzanne Ennis

For design lovers, summertime is all about seaside getaways with great architecture and stylish interiors. Take an armchair summer vacation by perusing this diverse collection of beach houses and cottages recently profiled on Houzz, each designed to t…

Professionals across the home renovation industry saw modest growth in business activity in the second quarter of 2024. This is the fourth consecutive quarter-over-quarter increase for architectural and design pros and the first positive shift for con…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved living room photos uploaded to Houzz between March 15 and June 15, 2024.Some living rooms are designed with formal entertaining in mind. Others function more as a casual place to kick up one’s feet. Whic…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved kitchen photos uploaded to Houzz between March 15 and June 15, 2024.If you want to know the latest kitchen features and styles homeowners are loving, just check out this countdown of the 10 most-saved ne…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved bathroom photos uploaded to Houzz between March 15 and June 15, 2024.Determining a layout and selecting finishes are important steps in every bathroom renovation. Looking at what’s popular among other ho…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved bedroom photos uploaded to Houzz between March 15 and June 15, 2024.There are many ways to create a peaceful and relaxing bedroom. Refreshing color palettes, clever wall and ceiling treatments, and layer…

When space is at a premium, there are several advantages to having a U-shaped kitchen layout (also called a C-shaped layout), which uses three walls or cabinet sections. It can give you an efficient work triangle, for one. It can also offer a lot of s…

The tiny island of Nantucket, Massachusetts, is so often shrouded in a thick fog, it’s nicknamed the Gray Lady. Rather than fight nature, when designer Kaitlin McQuaide recently redesigned the interior of a circa 1900 house on the island, she and her …

Contemporary lighting designs all embody a combination of creativity, craft and innovation, but their looks can be all over the map. Nonetheless, at the recent International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), held May 19-21 at New York’s Javits Cente…

Contemporary furniture is a product of present-day style preferences and technologies, so it’s constantly evolving. A great place to see the most cutting-edge designs — and learn about the new ideas, influences and innovations behind them — is the Int…