Articles by Annie Thornton

This Trending Now story features the most-saved living room photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2021.If you’re wanting a fresh look for your living room, just think light and airy. That’s a recurring trend among this countdown of the most-saved liv…

There are many reasons to consider incorporating sustainability into the design and construction of your home. Not only can you help reduce your environmental impact, but you can also reap financial benefits as well as improved comfort in your home. I…

A porch can create an inviting, sheltered transition between your yard and indoor living spaces — expanding the use and enjoyment of your home and enhancing architectural interest. Adding features such as a fireplace, screens or ceiling fans not only …

This Trending Now story features the most-saved patio photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2021.As warmer months approach, optimizing an outdoor space for style and comfort is on many people’s minds. So we looked at the most-saved patio photos on Ho…

A Southern California family’s outdoor renovation coincided with other life changes. They were also updating their home’s interiors, their family was growing up and their needs at home were changing. It was time to have an outdoor space that fit their…

When considering how to make the most of your outdoor space, don’t overlook the side yard. Though they may be narrow or lack the views of the front or backyards, side yards can provide intimate and secluded outdoor spaces for dining, relaxing and ente…

This garden in the Massachusetts countryside isn’t what landscape designer Amy Martin would say is a typical project for her firm. For one, the stone walls of a crumbling barn in the homeowners’ backyard play a major role in the design. And, although …

When you step inside someone’s home, you open a window into their life and experience. In the case of the eight homes shown here, you can see where the foremost figure of the civil rights movement was born, how a philanthropist and America’s first fem…

With no outdoor living space to enjoy at their coastal Southern California home, a couple turned to SJS Studios to transform a small concrete area used for storing trash cans and recycling bins into an intimate outdoor lounge. The transformation is no…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved bedroom photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2020. You won’t see flashy colors or distracting patterns in this countdown of the most popular bedrooms uploaded to Houzz in 2020. Instead you’ll find calm…