Articles by Suzanne Ennis

Whether you want a climate-controlled room for showing off your valuable vintages or a simple rack for stashing bargain-bin finds, your under-the-stairs space may be just the spot to build in an over-the-top-stylish wine storage system. (Just keep in …

A grown-up Harry Potter would feel right at home mixing a cocktail at one of these bars, which transform the often-wasted space under the stairs into hubs of in-home entertainment. To help you work magic with your staircase, we’re serving up 25 shots …

Anyone who’s refereed a spat over a borrowed hairbrush or sink access knows that thoughtful design can help preserve family harmony. Ample storage and good circulation are paramount in bathrooms used by siblings, for example — and they’re appreciated …

When a pair of Minnesota empty nesters set out to build on an idyllic lakeside property that the husband’s aunt had owned for more than 80 years, they opted to remove a small on-site cottage and repurpose many of its elements, from the shutters and ki…

The family bathroom might be the hardest-working room in the house, especially when considered on a function-per-square-foot basis. Not only does it need to accommodate the changing needs and tastes of growing kids, aging adults and occasional visitor…

In these bathroom makeovers, elements such as natural wood vanities, slab cabinet fronts and geometric patterns hark to midcentury modern design. Rather than looking like time capsules from the 1950s, however, the finished spaces capture a thoroughly …

This Trending Now story features the most-saved pool photos uploaded to Houzz in 2021.If you’re considering taking the plunge and putting in a backyard swimming pool, you’ll discover plenty of inspiration in this countdown of the most-saved pool photo…

Kids’ spaces often need to accommodate several functions. These rooms should inspire creativity, promote rest, grow with kids’ changing needs and offer storage for clothes, supplies and toys — usually all within a relatively compact footprint. For des…

Among my fondest childhood memories are those of decorating our family’s rambling farmhouse for the holidays. Each December, my mother and I would pour glasses of eggnog, put Bing Crosby on the record player and deck the halls with Christmas-themed fi…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved dining room photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2021.If the holiday season has you rethinking your dining room design, this countdown of the most-saved dining room photos uploaded to Houzz in 2021 dis…