Articles by Julie Sheer

A stroll through The International Surface Event trade show in Las Vegas last month might at first have seemed to be all about airy, neutral, light-colored wood flooring. But a closer look revealed new and improved looks for stone, vinyl and other uni…

Boston designer Michael Ferzoco had worked with this homeowner on several projects, and the client turned to him again after he purchased this house. “He had bought a brand-new contemporary interpretation of a Craftsman and wanted us to give it a cont…

Boston designer Michael Ferzoco had worked with this homeowner on several projects, and the client turned to him again after he purchased this house. “He had bought a brand-new contemporary interpretation of a Craftsman and wanted us to give it a cont…

Color has been tiptoeing back to the tile scene for the last few years and now seems to be reaching a crescendo, with bold and saturated hues in a variety of shapes and sizes. These were highlighted in the new tile collections on display at The Intern…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved home office photos uploaded to Houzz in 2023.A comfortable home office space with good lighting, little clutter and attractive finishes can spark creativity or be a distraction-free spot for concentratin…

When it comes to deciding how to dress a window, there’s more to consider than just how to control light or provide privacy. Do you want the window treatment to be a design focus for the room or an inconspicuous neutral element? What is the architectu…

Curtains and drapes are soft window treatments that perform the same duties as the cousins they’re often paired with — shades, blinds and shutters — by providing privacy and light control and being a crucial part of a room’s design. But the wide varie…

The owners of this Los Angeles-area home loved the property’s landscape, but they had some issues with the 1977 house, which they purchased in 2016. “The home sits at the end of a private road, next to a hiking trail, and the property backs up to the …

Purchasing a new bathroom vanity can be as simple as measuring your space and choosing a prefab unit online or at a store. You’ll get a set number of drawers with hardware, space for one or two sinks, and often a countertop. Installing a custom-made v…

This home on 1½ acres in California’s wine country — amid a beautiful setting of mature oak, pine and myrtle trees with vineyard views — is the weekend retreat of a San Francisco family that includes a grandparent. After buying the property, which con…