Articles by Suzanne Ennis

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…

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…

Shower seats can offer stability to people with balance or mobility issues, provide a leg up for shaving and add an extra surface for storing shampoo and other products. But they aren’t just practical — they can be pretty darned stylish too. We’ve rou…