Articles by Suzanne Ennis

Deciding to renovate your home is a big step, but finding a pro you trust to do the job well can feel downright overwhelming. That’s why many people look to Houzz not just for inspirational stories and photos, but also for its vast, filterable directo…

Like the cobbler whose children go barefoot, Montana architect Angie Lipski designed close to 100 kitchens for clients while the inefficient kitchen in her century-old house went largely untouched. On the upside, by the time it was her turn, she knew …

This Trending Now story features the most-saved home bar photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2023.Whether carved out of a kitchen or built into a living or dining room, a home bar eases and elevates one’s ability to entertain. A beverage fridge, ic…

Houzz’s Kitchen of the Week series puts a spotlight on standout kitchen designs and the homeowners and pros behind them. Of all the projects we featured this year, these five kitchen tours — which range from 75 to 323 square feet and are diverse in st…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved kids’ room photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2023.A room designed specifically for kids often does triple or even quadruple duty, serving as a place to sleep, study, play and store clothes, toys and…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved living room photos uploaded to Houzz in 2023.There are many things to consider when designing a living room. Paint and fabric colors, furniture pieces and arrangement, decor, lighting, views, architectur…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved bathroom photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2023.A light, bright and airy bathroom with clean lines, plenty of storage and special details is on many homeowners’ wish lists. You’ll find plenty of gre…

There’s only one place where you can peek inside a stylishly transitional duplex, a bold 1922 cottage, an inviting midcentury post-and-beam home, a 1950s ranch house with English country charm and a light and airy 1910 farmhouse. And that’s in this co…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved kitchen photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2023.A look at this countdown of the most-saved kitchen photos on Houzz this year makes one thing abundantly clear: Pairing wood and white elements in a kit…

Creating a special spot in your kitchen for grabbing a cold drink or a hot cup of coffee makes entertaining easier — and prevents traffic jams in your cooking zone. Thinking of incorporating one in your home? Get your fill of inspiration from these ki…