Every corner of Laura Lee Gulledge's Brooklyn, New York, apartment oozes with her philosophy that color adds happiness. "I think a lot of people are scared to bravely use color, especially in decorating,” says Gulledge, a graphic artist, writer and... more »

Valerie Esiso abides by the design philosophy "Function first, then feelings." So when she, an interior designer, and her physician husband, Michael Essandoh, had just one weekend to find a home in Columbus, Ohio, they were able to see past its outdated... more »

Once you see this colorful and inspiring home, you won't believe me when I describe the state of the owner's former studio apartment. "Let me put it to you this way: When he moved out, he brought his sofa, one of his only pieces of furniture, to Goodwill... more »

Vibrant color and playful personality shine throughout this 1800s New Orleans Victorian. Over the past five years, Kim and Ray Martin have filled their gorgeous three-story home with colorful local artwork, eclectic furniture and timeless heirlooms to... more »

Lu-in Wang and her husband, Dave Herring, needed some drastic changes to perk up their dark and neglected Pittsburgh home. They replaced old windows, then tackled the dim and dated kitchen, working with architect Mary... more »

Vintage furniture in bright fabric, boldly painted walls and an eclectic art collection gave this Georgia farmhouse a fresh update that still preserves its original details. Homeowners Zack and Lauren Anne Johnson were thrilled to make the leap from a... more »

This beautiful 1923 cottage was Karin Blom's childhood home. When her parents passed away, Karin moved out of her San Francisco apartment and back to the Bay Area suburbs, determined to make her parents' house her own. She was single when she... more »

This was the year of color on Houzz. While we all still love our grays and browns,... more »

Built during the advent of space travel, an invasion of British music and the first season of The Jetsons, this 1959 mod-style house is a beautiful expression of midcentury style. After a relentless three-year search, Brian and Katherine Bishop... more »

Interior designer Mindi Freng fell in love with this property at a time when she and her husband weren't even looking for a house. But although the home's size and its midcentury bones... more »

Carrie Hammer's bright-colored apartment is an energy-filled home in one of Manhattan's coolest neighborhoods, the West Village. It's an ideal location for a young creative professional like Hammer, founder and CEO of her own fashion... more »

Pittsburgh interior designer Alisha Gwen allowed her spirited persona to shine through in this show house in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. Her mission was to highlight key features of the home while opening potential... more »

Designer Caitlin Wilson lives in and works out of a rental home in an old building in Philadelphia, and she wanted her furniture to reflect a classic look but with a twist. Details like luxurious... more »

This play- and guesthouse in Arizona works hard for the entire family. It's a space where kids run around at full throttle, where their parents frequently entertain and where guests sleep over on weekends. "The entire family wanted a space that felt fuss... more »