Articles by Suzanne Ennis

Appliance garages conceal countertop appliances such as blenders, coffee makers and toasters while keeping them easily accessible and organized. While they’ve been around for decades, they’re enjoying a resurgence in popularity as homeowners incorpora…

When interior designer Jody Lewis purchased adjacent, dilapidated 1920s cottages in quaint Ojai, California, she envisioned a village-like setting with multiple structures connected by open space. So she hired architectural designer Vina Lustado and t…

Just a few minutes’ drive from downtown Missoula, Montana, surrounded by Ponderosa pines, sits a modern house with a modest profile. But inside, the space opens up to a cathedral-like great room with awe-inspiring valley views. The “wow” that transiti…

When remodeling a windowless basement bathroom, many homeowners and designers attempt to make up for the lack of natural sunlight with a light and bright color scheme. But when a Washington state couple found design-build contractor Model Remodel on H…

A kitchen backsplash in a light neutral is impervious to color fads and works with any cabinet finish. But while going neutral may be a safe choice, it needn’t be a boring one. See how textures, layouts and patterns add visual interest and style to ne…

Whether a work-from-home setup occupies a spare closet or a spacious room, it faces a common set of design challenges. For example, its cords and cables need to be handy but hidden (or at least neatly organized). Its layout needs to be efficient and e…

The wall space between your kitchen countertop and ceiling presents an opportunity to add color, pattern or texture — or all of the above. In these makeovers, pros used repeated geometric tile designs to create kitchen backsplashes that range from sub…

The wall space between your kitchen countertop and ceiling presents an opportunity to add color, pattern or texture — or all of the above. In these makeovers, pros used repeated geometric tile designs to create kitchen backsplashes that range from sub…

Alfresco showers have myriad uses, including rinsing off sand, washing muddy dogs and giving your bathing experience a resort-vacation vibe. If you’re looking for some inspiration and tips to get you started on creating your own outdoor shower, check …

This Seattle-area couple with two growing children wanted some space just for themselves in their small ranch-style home. So they hired architect Miriam Larson, whose portfolio and project photos they researched on Houzz, to design a primary suite add…