Articles by Suzanne Ennis

When a family of surfers decided to build a vacation home in the husband’s hometown of Santa Cruz, California, it wanted to create something environmentally sensitive and congruous with the neighborhood. But the home also needed to be worthy of the sp…

It’s official: We’ve reached peak coastal grandmother. Or it would seem that way, at least, given that the biggest design trend of summer 2022 has spread from social media to … well, just about everywhere. Nonetheless, you might find yourself asking, …

It’s official: We’ve reached peak coastal grandmother. Or it would seem that way, at least, given that the biggest design trend of summer 2022 has spread from social media to … well, just about everywhere. Nonetheless, you might find yourself asking, …

When a Minnesota couple found designer Kate Roos on Houzz and tapped her to update their kitchen overlooking Lake Minnetonka, they communicated several priorities. First, they wanted to open sightlines to the water and improve the room’s flow. They we…

Your kitchen island or peninsula seating should suit your family’s needs and fit your kitchen’s style. But there’s no rule that says the seats have to look just like your neighbors’ — or even like each other. Pull up a bar stool or bench and check out…

Whether you’re designing a pool or just daydreaming about one magically appearing in your backyard, you’ll be swimming in inspiration after flipping through these photos of luxurious pool projects recently uploaded to Houzz. Many have integrated hot t…

Ready to give their circa 1880s townhouse a face-lift but eager to preserve its original details, this couple sought the expertise of New York architect Ben Herzog and his team, who specialize in townhouse and apartment renovations and additions in Br…

In Manhattan Beach, California, in a neighborhood full of traditional-style mansions, a clean-lined, single-story home sits modestly, with an entrance shrouded by trees. But its relatively small footprint is the expression of a big idea: A “right-size…

Kitchen islands are hot items among homeowners who are remodeling or building their kitchens from scratch. If you’re among them, why stop at the standard features? With some creativity — and the help of a talented designer and cabinetmaker — you can e…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved laundry room photos uploaded to Houzz from March 15 to June 15, 2022.If washing clothes feels like less of a chore in a well-designed laundry room, then the owners behind these 10 most-saved laundry room…