http://www.houzz.com Houzz - Home Design, Decorating and Remodeling Ideas and Inspiration, Kitchen and Bathroom Design en-us Copyright 2010 Houzz houzz http://www.houzz.com/pic/logo.gif?v=1300 http://www.houzz.com http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1339258/list/The-Case-for-Beautiful-Black-Doors/Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:56:56 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1339258/list/The-Case-for-Beautiful-Black-Doors/Painting my doors black is at the top of my to-do list, and the more images of black doors I see, the more motivated I am to do it. This is a hot new trend, not just for exterior doors but interior doors as well. A mention in a previous...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1234979/list/My-Houzz--Vintage-and-Asian-Styles-Mix-in-Eclectic-Home/Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:41:48 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1234979/list/My-Houzz--Vintage-and-Asian-Styles-Mix-in-Eclectic-Home/Dutch homeowners Petra Mens and Sander Van der Burg blended several design styles to create a harmonious three-story home for their family. Located in the newly built neighborhood of Wateringseveld, between the cities of Delft and The Hague, this contemporary home balances Asian influences with...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1331265/list/Decorating-Around-the-World--Easy-Living-in-Australia/Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:49:47 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1331265/list/Decorating-Around-the-World--Easy-Living-in-Australia/It's mid-winter in New England, and I am craving the sunshine and wide open space of Australia. Pulling ideas from sleek, architect-designed homes and bloggers' abodes with that personal touch, there is something to tempt every taste. Come with me on this virtual tour of fresh, inspired homes...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/941380/list/Guest-Picks--Wonderful-Wood-Finds/Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:35:50 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/941380/list/Guest-Picks--Wonderful-Wood-Finds/It's knot a secret, I'm a sap when it comes to timber. Whether it's dipped in candy colors, shining with chrome or unfinished in the buff, there's no beating around the bush: I have a serious case of lumber lust, if you catch my drift. Here are some tree-topping obsessions I'm currently pining over....

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1250147/list/11-Ways-To-Repurpose-Shutters/Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:29:16 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1250147/list/11-Ways-To-Repurpose-Shutters/Due to budget constraints and landfill guilt, I'm on a repurposing streak lately. When I look around Houzz, my eyes are peeled for interesting objects used in different ways. The other day I stumbled across a headboard made of old shutters and thanks to our handy-dandy keyword search function, I was...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/921800/list/Home-Style--Enhance-the-Lines-You-Have/Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:46:46 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/921800/list/Home-Style--Enhance-the-Lines-You-Have/Whether it is decorating your home, clothing your body or designing a garden, emphasizing the inherent beauty is always the first matter of business. Instead of trying to cover up flaws and immediately putting your stamp on a space, start by analyzing the intrinsic positives of your site and house....

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1340120/list/Design-Calendar--Feb--4-24--2012/Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:25:58 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1340120/list/Design-Calendar--Feb--4-24--2012/If your weekend plans don't involve watching the Super Bowl, there are plenty of options out there for you to get off the couch and get inspired. Visit the National Building Museum and see how 18th-century designers imagined the D.C. architecture landscape. Or go on a self-guided walking tour of...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1227879/list/My-Houzz--Modern-Urban-Oasis-in-Austin/Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:10:26 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1227879/list/My-Houzz--Modern-Urban-Oasis-in-Austin/Jim and Laurie Curry lived in their Tarrytown neighborhood property for 10 years before deciding to take on a complete rebuild of the home. Leaving behind a beautiful Burr Oak tree from the original house, they worked with Brian Dillard Architecture and Pilgrim Builders to turn their modern, relaxing...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1349234/list/Deliciously-Simple--Food-Photographer-Warms-Up-a-Rental-Kitchen/Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:08:07 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1349234/list/Deliciously-Simple--Food-Photographer-Warms-Up-a-Rental-Kitchen/The kitchen is by far the space in homes that's remodeled the most. For renters and homeowners alike, not having enough space or ideal appliances can restrict comfort and culinary creativity in the kitchen. But for Kimberley Hasselbrink, food photographer and creator of The...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1116355/list/Guest-Picks--Valentine-s-Day-Entertaining/Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:45:45 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1116355/list/Guest-Picks--Valentine-s-Day-Entertaining/I'll admit it: I am completely obsessed with February 14th. There's something so perfect about a holiday strictly devoted to love. And might I add that any holiday revolving around a red and pink color scheme is a winner in my book. Here are my picks for entertaining in fun and stylish ways this Valentine's...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/588623/list/Adding-On--10-Ways-to-Expand-Your-House-Out-and-Up/Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:46:37 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/588623/list/Adding-On--10-Ways-to-Expand-Your-House-Out-and-Up/So you want more space. A little extra room because the family is growing, children or parents are moving back home, you've started a home based business, you've always wanted that conservatory, or any of the thousand other reasons why your existing house just isn't big enough. You've also...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1280228/list/2012-Trends--What-s-New-for-Your-Bathroom-Cabinets/Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:27:19 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1280228/list/2012-Trends--What-s-New-for-Your-Bathroom-Cabinets/Cabinetry can make a major statement in a bathroom especially a large master bath. Many of the newest, strongest design trends still come from Europe, and American manufacturers bring innovation to the category with smart solutions for your bath.

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1272815/list/Guest-Picks--Dreaming-of-Spring/Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:17:50 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1272815/list/Guest-Picks--Dreaming-of-Spring/These winter days are getting long and gray. Adding a few touches of green in your dcor may help fight those seasonal blues and usher in nature's freshest season. Danyelle from Dandee Designs

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1305898/list/Houzz-Tour--Cool--Calm-Edwardian-Gets-Another-Update/Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:48:53 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1305898/list/Houzz-Tour--Cool--Calm-Edwardian-Gets-Another-Update/Remember Lucy McLintic's cool, calm Edwardian in San Francisco? She has just completed a remodel of her kitchen, dining room, family room and powder room in a build that took three months and was in planning...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1293102/list/Cork-Flooring-101--Warm-Up-to-a-Natural-Wonder/Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:22:51 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1293102/list/Cork-Flooring-101--Warm-Up-to-a-Natural-Wonder/Although cork floors have soared in popularity over the past decade or so, theyve been kicking around for more than a century. Back in the early days, cork appeared mostly in commercial and public spaces, although residential use increased after Frank Lloyd Wright chose it for many of the homes...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1339223/list/Hello-Again--Umbrella-House/Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:34:06 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1339223/list/Hello-Again--Umbrella-House/In the early 1950s, property developer Philip Hiss teamed up with architect Paul Rudolph to create one of the 20th century's most iconic houses, the Umbrella House in Sarasota, Fla. The house in the community of Lido Shores is an example of how modernism can be applied in a subtropical, Florida Gulf...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1263958/list/My-Houzz--Ranch-Home-in-the-Northwest-Suburbs/Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:28:19 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1263958/list/My-Houzz--Ranch-Home-in-the-Northwest-Suburbs/What appears to be a typical suburban home from the outside is actually a rustic western hideaway for newlyweds Matt and Kimberly Weishoff. "We would love to live on a ranch, but we can't afford it right now. We've made our ranch [style] home into a small ranch." The newlyweds have been crafty with...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1339249/list/Consider-a-Salvaged-Sink/Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:53:18 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1339249/list/Consider-a-Salvaged-Sink/It's wonderful to see so many salvaged sinks around Houzz lately. Whether it's a large cast iron sink in a mudroom, a vintage kitchen sink complete with dish drainer or an industrial basin used at home, a salvaged sink will add unique flair to your bathroom, kitchen, mudroom or laundry room. Here's a...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1262713/list/Guest-Picks--Around-the-World-with-Map-Decor/Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:40:31 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1262713/list/Guest-Picks--Around-the-World-with-Map-Decor/If you are one of those people who lives to travel, who has moved abroad but still cherishes your home country, who wants to sneak in something educational for the kids, or who simply loves vintage patterns and inspiring designs, chances are you could be smitten by map-inspired decor.Get your...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1261849/list/Decorate-with-Intention--Create-a-Vision-for-Your-Home/Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:36:26 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1261849/list/Decorate-with-Intention--Create-a-Vision-for-Your-Home/If you crave a home that not only looks beautiful, but feels warm and personal and perfectly you, it's time to start decorating with intention. In this new series, we will be exploring ways to tap into your unique personal style and decorate from the heart. This week, we are working on creating a vision...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1328523/list/5-Reasons-to-Design-With-Houseplants/Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:41:40 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1328523/list/5-Reasons-to-Design-With-Houseplants/Live plants are important home accessories and sometimes they can even become key design elements on their own. Next time you see an unused corner or empty shelf in your home, consider bringing in a plant to fill the space. Five reasons why:

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1343064/list/11-Vignettes-to-Inspire-a-Clutter-Free-Nightstand/Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:31:07 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1343064/list/11-Vignettes-to-Inspire-a-Clutter-Free-Nightstand/We all know how easy it is to crawl into bed at the end of a long day and in our exhaustion, dump everything from eye glasses to the newspaper to our kids toys on the bedside table. Avoid this clutter and the headache that accompanies it by looking at this space as an opportunity for design. There...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1340841/list/Houzz-Tour--Clean--Colorful-and-Collected-in-Denmark/Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:47:56 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1340841/list/Houzz-Tour--Clean--Colorful-and-Collected-in-Denmark/This colorful Danish cabin is set just outside of a big forest in a village near Copenhagen. Josina Bergse lives in this 2,150 square foot home with her husband and three children. While the couple stuck to a traditional all-white palette for the walls and flooring, Bergse...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1289014/list/2012-Trends--What-s-Ahead-for-Kitchen-Cabinets-This-Year/Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:14:04 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1289014/list/2012-Trends--What-s-Ahead-for-Kitchen-Cabinets-This-Year/Cabinets may be the largest item in your kitchen budget, but what you choose will have a lasting impact on your home's style and functionality. If you're building, adding on or remodeling this year, check out the hottest trends for kitchen cabinets, from hidden storage and integrated handles to sliding...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1164359/list/Extend-the-Roof-for-Shade-and-Shelter/Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:26:06 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1164359/list/Extend-the-Roof-for-Shade-and-Shelter/We've seen how pitched roofs with gable ends can appear modern, even though they are rooted in vernacular buildings and construction. A departure from that traditional form are "brows" roofs that extend well beyond...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1242203/list/Guest-Picks--Inspired-by-Downton-Abbey/Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:04:45 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1242203/list/Guest-Picks--Inspired-by-Downton-Abbey/Now into its second season on PBS, the Masterpiece classic period drama Downton Abbey has captivated many with its soap-opera drama and cast. Aside from the clash between servants and aristocrats, a great reason for the series' success is the opulent, well-curated set. Many of the scenes are shot on...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1344061/list/How-to-Choose-the-Right-Dining-Table/Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:34:27 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1344061/list/How-to-Choose-the-Right-Dining-Table/There are so many shapes and sizes of dining tables. Which one is right for you? The look of your table is important, of course, but making sure it fits your space and gives enough seating is even more critical. Your table needs to allow for the number of diners you want to seat comfortably...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1229117/list/My-Houzz--Eclectic-Vancouver-Loft/Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:24:00 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1229117/list/My-Houzz--Eclectic-Vancouver-Loft/Homeowners Matt and Jose Davis made their loft their own by filling it with "love, music and things that make us happy." Their tree-lined street in Vancouver's diverse West End neighborhood offers plenty of foliage to give their compact, densely populated area a surprisingly quiet, country feel. Double-height...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1235955/list/13-Designs-for-Your-Upholstered-Headboard/Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:07:01 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1235955/list/13-Designs-for-Your-Upholstered-Headboard/If you're in the market for a new bed, check out upholstered options. They have never been more popular, and it's easy to see why. You can choose from a wide variety of shapes, fabrics, nailheads, tufting and styles. Here are a baker's dozen to get your design wheels turning.

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/921787/list/Design-School--Designing-With-Rectangles/Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:43:52 PSThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/921787/list/Design-School--Designing-With-Rectangles/So far this series, we've talked about embracing those curves and using repetition to make a statement. This week we have rectangular shaping in our sights. Join us as we highlight some beautifully designed spaces that use squares and rectangles in their composition.

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