Be Your Own Wildflower Nursery (10 photos)

My garden just turned 6 years old. For years, I kept buying new plants to fill in the gaps - even after I had no gaps left. It got to the point where if I was near a nursery while running errands, I'd poke my head in and nab a few things - especially in late summer and during the fall sale season. Then...

Houzz TV: Candy-Colored Collections Wow in Manhattan (23 photos)

Jeanie Engelbach describes her candy-inspired home as “Pee Wee Herman opened a pop culture museum in Candy Land.” For 20 years the photo archivist, interior decorator and color lover has amassed an impressive collection of sentimental treasures - from lunch boxes...

10 Places to Cozy Up With a Game (10 photos)

Winter is coming. While for us it's not as ominous as for those on Game of Thrones, it is time to seek out the coziest spots on Houzz to inspire us to feather our nests in preparation. In picking out these spots, I thought about my favorite cold-day indoor activities. And one of the best things...

Shop Houzz: Bestselling Bar and Counter Stools (109 photos)

Get just the right type of seating for your kitchen island or home bar with our selection of bestselling bar and counter stools. Whether you want a swiveling stool or a stationary one, a backrest or a more modern look, this collection can help you choose the right design for your kitchen or bar...

A Food-Loving Family's Spacious New Entertaining Area (17 photos)

Since December 2008, ice cream and gelato makers Giapo and Annarosa Petrucci Grazioli have been charming New Zealanders with their boutique ice cream store, Giapo, in Auckland's entertainment district. It's a busy life for the couple, but they find sanctuary in the home they share with their two young...

Turn Your Garden Into a Gallery With Outdoor Sculpture (18 photos)

Incorporating a piece of sculpture into a garden can add sophistication to an outdoor area, transforming a space with style and artistry. Here's what to consider when selecting and positioning outdoor sculpture, along with tips and advice from landscape designers Dean Herald of Rolling...

My Houzz: A 1941 DIY Cottage Update - Aided by a Lending Library (34 photos)

Lynn McCarthy's dream home was a fixer-upper in Sonoma County, California, that needed improvements in every room. She moved forward with making some changes herself, with the help of a local organization that hooks up DIYers with the tools they need. “It is a large investment and too impractical to...