In this Q&A series, we turn the spotlight on one thought-provoking renovation or redesign each week. Here, Matiya Marovich, director at Sans-Arc Studio, shares the journey of enlarging a turn-of-the-century, two-bedroom brick...

We’ve all had days when we’re stuck at home, but when days become weeks, boredom can get the better of us. So if you’re confined to your quarters and not sure how to pass the time, here are 30 fun and productive ways to while away the hours while having fun and ticking off items on your to-do list. Enjoy....

How do you boost staff morale and encourage team building when you’re all in different locations? Houzz spoke with four architecture firms based in London, UK, where businesses are in strict lockdown, for their tips and tricks to help employees maintain their mental and physical wellbeing while working...

While the impacts of Covid-19 have put many businesses on hold and into hiatus, architects and builders continue – and want – to help you realise your dream home. In fact, now may be a better time than ever to begin that project. It may seem counterintuitive, though starting the design process now can...

One room, multiple ways – see what’s possible in a small or awkward space with a little imagination in these 23 cleverly designed rooms.
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If you’re confused about the cost of a renovation, you’re not alone. Here, Zesta Kitchens provides a breakdown of costs for a classic timber and white Scandi-inspired kitchen the company completed in 2019. Read on to see the extent...

The kitchen island or peninsula is often the home’s hub, where family and friends gather to help with the cooking (or just the eating). This central position makes it an important design feature and a great place to add personality to your kitchen. Re-dressing the island can provide a dramatic face lift...

Translator Vanessa and her partner, Nicholas, didn’t waste any time when it came to renovating their house. Shortly after the family returned from living in Colombia for three years, they decided it was the perfect time to give their 1930s terrace house in London, UK, a makeover.
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When renovating a traditional heritage house, homeowners are often well-intentioned in wanting to retain as much as possible, but site logistics and the existing dwelling can make that challenging to achieve. The owners of this home in Footscray, Victoria, wanted to build a rear extension to their cuckoo-clock...

Reap a bountiful harvest at home with 11 stylish ideas for productive gardens that looks fabulous too. These vegetable gardens cover a range of contemporary styles from casual to formal.

We all wonder how COVID-19 will change our lives and habits and whether we will return to our ‘normal’ ways. Confined to our houses, we are also more aware of the space we share and the limitations of our homes, and we reflect on how they could be more pleasant, comfortable, safe and...

Early 20th-century Modernism emerged hot on the heels of a tuberculosis epidemic. It was the leading cause of death at that time, the ‘robber of youth’, and those who could afford it sought treatments in sanatoriums where they had access to the curative effects of sunlight, fresh air and the outdoors....

A well-planned outdoor lighting scheme does more than just bring your garden to life at night – it can boost safety and extend your living spaces too. Four lighting experts reveal how to achieve beautiful and functional alfresco lighting.

Built-in shelving has gone up a notch – as well as solving your storage woes, the latest designs can conceal or detract from your television screen, provide a pop-up desk and, very often, feature luxe finishes that make them the feature of a room. Dreaming of a statement joinery wall for your home? We...

Looking for ideas for a kitchen island that delivers on both looks and functionality? Here are four kitchen islands that tick all the right boxes – along with insights from the designers on exactly how they did it. And don’t miss part one of this story here....

There’s something soothing about green in its diverse and glorious hues, from bright botanicals to grey- or blue-based shades. Bringing this colour into your interior is a way back to nature. So for inspiration to embrace the great outdoors inside your home, feast your eyes on these 30 interiors that...

Our pets may have always sensed how much we care about them. But recently they might be feeling like they’ve hit the affection jackpot. When have our dogs, cats and other pets ever gone on as many walks, eaten as many treats or received as many belly rubs? We just hope they somehow know these indulgences...

Having seen some of their work during a trip to Singapore, Design Intervention was asked by the Perth couple who own this mid-century-inspired WA bungalow if they could work on their newly built home in Australia. Designers Nikki Hunt...

We spoke with several home design and renovation professionals about practical ways they plan to strengthen and sustain their businesses in these challenging times. Read on to see what they shared, then offer your own tips for the Houzz Pro community...

It’s getting harder and more expensive to shop for fresh produce, so what better time to start your own edible garden? Here are some autumn-loving vegetables and herbs to plant now, which you should be able to get on the table in just a few weeks time – plus a few tips for planting success. ...

According to a report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, about 125,000 Australians aged 65 and over were seriously injured in falls from 2016 to 2017, and a large number of these took place in the bathroom. If you’re planning an age-in-place bathroom or looking to design one for an elderly...

As architects and building designers adapt their work practices to navigate the challenges of coronavirus, building information modelling software and virtual reality (VR) will prove a vital tool to work with clients remotely. Enhancing clients’ user experience, these tools provide people with a better...

In this Q&A series, we turn the spotlight on one thought-provoking renovation or redesign each week. Here, architect Edward Dieppe and interior designer Nora Dieppe, principals at Dieppe Design, share the journey...

Feeling cooped up anywhere is far from enjoyable. But if you’re stuck at home, there are boundless possibilities to relieve boredom and make the most of this time by creating a space you love, inside and out. Here are 30 fun ways to alleviate cabin fever… you might just tick some tasks off your to-do...

A great-looking kitchen island can be the centrepiece of your kitchen. But you’ll want it to deliver on storage, practicality and work space too. We asked five design experts to reveal how they ticked all the boxes with their clients’ island designs – and to share their insider design tricks along the...

In this renovation in Madrid’s El Escorial district in Spain, the designers transformed a very restricted space into a ‘super attic’, with “an area for children, an office, an art studio and a guest room, not forgetting two important features: the fireplace and all the storage,” says Felipe...

There’s much to love about white bathroom fixtures: they look fresh, they barely date and there’s an abundance of styles, which means you’re likely to find a design you love. But exciting is something that white fixtures rarely are. So if you want to splash out in your next bathroom renovation, here...

We want our home to be a haven (especially during stressful times), and part of that, at a fundamental level, means living in a space that helps keep us healthy. According to the most current evidence from Australia’s Department of Health and America’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),...