Articles by Suzanne Ennis

The availability of carpenters, electricians, cabinetmakers and other subcontractors has improved compared with a year ago, according to the just-released Q2 2023 U.S. Houzz Renovation Barometer. However, shortages in skilled labor continue to impact …

In the world of decorative lighting, motifs and materials borrowed from nature continue their multiyear reign, and brass, black and white remain the dominant finishes. But this season, lighting manufacturers made those trends feel fresh while adding n…

Natural influences, soft shapes, mixed materials and eras, and warming palettes have dominated interior furnishings and decor trends for a few years now. But each season has brought fresh iterations of those big-picture trends — and spring 2023 is no …

Natural influences, soft shapes, mixed materials and eras, and warming palettes have dominated interior furnishings and decor trends for a few years now. But each season has brought fresh iterations of those big-picture trends — and spring 2023 is no …

If you’re thinking about installing bright white kitchen cabinets and want to add a pop of pizzazz, consider painting your island cabinets a contrasting color. It’s a growing trend, according to Houzz research, and can have a subtle or bold impact dep…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved entry and mudroom photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2022, and March 15, 2023.An entryway or mudroom is more than just a drop zone for jackets and shoes. It’s an opportunity to make a great first …

After a couple purchased a Craftsman home in the historic Hudson Valley village of Rhinebeck, New York, they hired Quatrefoil, a firm led by builder Michael Whitman and his wife, architect Kathryn Whitman, to design and build an addition that included…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved bathroom photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2022, and March 15, 2023.Many questions arise during a bathroom remodel, including “What’s the best layout for your space?” and “Do you prefer bold colo…

Many renovating homeowners are interested in adding accessibility or aging-in-place features to their bathrooms, but they worry about them looking institutional. This bright, modern en suite in Louisville, Kentucky, which designer Bethany Adams design…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved bedroom photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2022, and March 15, 2023.Most people will agree that a bedroom should be cozy and inviting. But that feeling can mean different things to different peopl…