Articles by Erin Carlyle

A new sink can give your kitchen that oh-so-fresh feel. But sinks get a lot of use, and they’re not made of Teflon (at least we hope not), so over time they’re bound to show some wear and tear. Here are tips for keeping 10 popular kitchen sink materia…

The majority of Houzz users who remodel their kitchens upgrade the cabinets, and they frequently choose white Shaker-style cabinets. Shaker is a good fit in a transitional-style kitchen, which remains the most common choice among homeowners who change…

In the hills overlooking Los Angeles’ Silver Lake Reservoir stands a 1957 home by famed architect John Lautner. Now owned by Luke Wood, president of Beats by Dr. Dre, the iconic home has recently undergone a three-year restoration and update. Interior…

It’s always a treat to tour someone else’s home. And the ones in this year’s countdown of the five most-viewed Houzz Tours have a lot in common: charming architectural features, fresh furnishings, plenty of natural light and touches that reflect the p…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved home office photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2019.These days, most people get some work done from home, whether it’s handling business, finances or a big event like a vacation or wedding. And setti…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved sunroom photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2019.When the weather outside is frightful, a sunroom can be quite a welcoming sight. The following countdown of the 10 most popular sunrooms uploaded to Ho…

Houzz is full of photos of beautiful bathrooms with gorgeously decorated walls — some decked out with wallpaper. It’s one thing to put wallpaper in a powder room that has no shower or tub, but how durable is this type of wall treatment in a more humid…

White kitchens cabinets continue to be popular, but if you’d prefer to use more color there are so many options beyond popular blue, wood or gray. Here we celebrate 13 pleasing cabinet colors you may not have considered. Which color would make you fee…

White kitchens may be trending in Charlotte, North Carolina, but the owners of this home asked designer Kimmie Rokahr of Design Loft Cabinets specifically for a kitchen that was not all white, she says. Rokahr chose gray cabinets and…

White kitchens may be trending in Charlotte, North Carolina, but the owners of this home asked designer Kimmie Rokahr of Design Loft Cabinets specifically for “not a white kitchen,” she says. Rokahr chose gray cabinets and a blue…