Articles by Erin Carlyle

With homes top of mind as people spend more time in them, homeowners remodeling their kitchens are transforming these spaces for the way we live now, according to new research from Houzz. That includes upgrading cabinetry to create the right storage. …

In this episode of Houzz TV Live, editor Erin Carlyle and professional home organizers Patricia Lee and Jeanne Taylor of…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved dining room photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2020.Gathering around the dining table may have looked different in 2020, but creating a welcoming, stylish dining area is something that makes mealtime…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved living room photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2020.A living room should be welcoming and relaxing. And a surefire way to create that atmosphere is by sticking to a palette of whites, creams and gray…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved bathroom photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2020.A well-designed bathroom can be a calming place to begin a busy day or decompress at the end of one. And that’s what many people needed more of in 202…

Long long ago, the legend goes, there lived a poor widower who worried that his poverty would prevent his three beautiful daughters from marrying. In those days, young women lacking dowries not only might not marry, but they also could be sold into sl…

Your gatherings this holiday season may be smaller this year, and some of your usual traditions might even be canceled altogether. But each new season in life, even the tough ones, invites us to create something fresh from changed circumstances. We’d …

The master bathroom has many important functions, including serving as a place where people get ready for the day and prepare for bed. Homeowners remodeling their master bathroom these days are choosing vanity, sink and mirror features that could make…

If you’ve been spending more time in your home and yard this year and considering ways to improve them, you’re not alone. Homeowners tackling projects are helping the residential remodeling industry prosper amid a challenging year. In fact, business i…

The large surfaces in a master bathroom — including its walls and floors, both inside and outside the shower — have a major impact on the room’s design. A bright accent wall can create a focal point in a room, while textured tile in neutral tones can …