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=1356 http://www.houzz.com http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2307982/list/Follow-a-Ranch-House-Renovation-From-Start-to-Finish/Tue, 15 May 2012 19:19:15 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2307982/list/Follow-a-Ranch-House-Renovation-From-Start-to-Finish/Follow the progress of Mike and Leann Rowe of Lutz, Florida, as they purchase, renovate and move into a 1970s-era ranch house in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Here and over the next few months, I'll show how they:*Found the right house*Assembled a project team*Established...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2330193/list/Magic-Mirrors-Emerge-From-Fairy-Tales/Tue, 15 May 2012 17:32:09 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2330193/list/Magic-Mirrors-Emerge-From-Fairy-Tales/With the possible exception of Simpletons golden goose, the coolest fairy tale home accessory ever has got to be the evil queens magic mirror in Snow White. The Grimm Brothers description of the mirror is positively medieval. But in the language of Silicon Valley, that magic-mirror...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2401467/list/Houzz-Tour--Refined--Contemporary-Florida-Apartment/Tue, 15 May 2012 17:21:03 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2401467/list/Houzz-Tour--Refined--Contemporary-Florida-Apartment/After having a child and upgrading to a larger apartment, interior designer Arnold Schulman's clients needed his help with another new addition in their lives: a collection of fine art in their part-time home on Fisher Island,...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1827128/list/Charging-Stations-Lead-Tidiness-Battle/Tue, 15 May 2012 16:44:01 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1827128/list/Charging-Stations-Lead-Tidiness-Battle/Do you remember the days before every electrical outlet in your house had some little electronic device sprouting from it? I have four items I use daily that all have to be recharged cell phone, digital camera, laptop and headset and when I get an iPad, that will make five. That's just me. Can...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2299433/list/My-Houzz--Iconic-San-Francisco-Victorian-Remodel/Tue, 15 May 2012 16:36:01 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2299433/list/My-Houzz--Iconic-San-Francisco-Victorian-Remodel/After surviving two major earthquakes including the devastating one in 1906 and several homeowners, this 1890 Victorian in San Francisco was in need of some TLC. Homeowner John Clarke Mills bought the house with the intention of restoring and modernizing it with sustainable materials and high-tech...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2388568/list/Expert-Talk--Frameless-Showers-Get-Show-of-Support/Tue, 15 May 2012 14:01:54 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2388568/list/Expert-Talk--Frameless-Showers-Get-Show-of-Support/Frameless shower doors convey a clean, modern feel and are, well, kind of sexy. Here are 12 reasons why you should consider installing one in your home.

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2300872/list/Renovation-Detail--The-Shed-Dormer/Tue, 15 May 2012 13:06:56 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2300872/list/Renovation-Detail--The-Shed-Dormer/My single-gable roofline is crying for the addition of a shed dormer or two. Like all dormers, the shed creates usable space in the roof of a home by adding headroom, windows and architectural interest. The shed in particular features a single-planed roof with an eave line that is parallel to the eave...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2434235/list/A-Few-Things-I-Would-Like-to-Ask-Frank-Lloyd-Wright/Tue, 15 May 2012 11:40:15 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2434235/list/A-Few-Things-I-Would-Like-to-Ask-Frank-Lloyd-Wright/Frank Lloyd Wright was the greatest architect of all time. Period. At least that's what they told me in design school. He was a modernist before the movement moved to Europe and started wearing all white. His work was organic and warm, yet thoroughly contemporary. When I was in school, the...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2407197/list/Book-to-Know---Rooms-to-Inspire-by-the-Sea-/Tue, 15 May 2012 10:49:21 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2407197/list/Book-to-Know---Rooms-to-Inspire-by-the-Sea-/Showcasing beach homes in the United States, Mexico and the Bahamas, Rooms to Inspire by the Sea (Rizzoli, 2012) takes the pulse of what's chic in coastal...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2429913/list/Houzz-Survey--Livability-Trumps-Home-Value/Tue, 15 May 2012 10:46:48 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2429913/list/Houzz-Survey--Livability-Trumps-Home-Value/Even as new and existing home sales and prices climb, homeowners are prioritizing aesthetics before profit, according to the February 2012 Houzz & Home Survey conducted among users of the Houzz app and website. Results are based on 29,127 respondents (87 percent homeowners, 13 percent renters). Among...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1353093/list/Garden-Musts-for-May/Tue, 15 May 2012 10:42:58 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1353093/list/Garden-Musts-for-May/The trees are leafing out, the flowers are blooming, the rains are finishing up and the mercury is rising. May is a glorious, busy month in the garden. Break out your clippers and snip arrangements to brighten your interiors, and keep an eye out for pests and diseases that can be nipped in the bud early.While...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1209953/list/Modern-Icon--Serge-Mouille-Arm-Lamps/Tue, 15 May 2012 10:25:19 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1209953/list/Modern-Icon--Serge-Mouille-Arm-Lamps/If you should happen upon a rare original lamp made by Serge Mouille, guard it with your life it could yield a six-figure payout from a collector. Mouille, a French artisan, carefully crafted each of the original midcentury modern lamps himself and considered them to be works of art. In fact, actor...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1731202/list/Guest-Picks--Floral-Prints/Tue, 15 May 2012 09:13:46 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/1731202/list/Guest-Picks--Floral-Prints/This spring season we're lucky to see that flowers are not only blooming outdoors, but cropping up everywhere. Colorful poppy patterns are sweeping the fashion and home decor scenes. Take this opportunity to incorporate May's flowers into your home all year long. So when the hot summer sun is baking...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2268364/list/Designer-s-Touch--10-Fabulous-Garages/Mon, 14 May 2012 17:57:56 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2268364/list/Designer-s-Touch--10-Fabulous-Garages/Don't let your garage become an afterthought this valuable space doesn't have to be dirty, disorganized and crowded. Get inspired by these professional spaces and tips to turn your auto space into an organized and fun addition to your home.

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2313731/list/Ecofriendly-Kitchen--Healthier-Kitchen-Cabinets/Mon, 14 May 2012 17:23:50 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2313731/list/Ecofriendly-Kitchen--Healthier-Kitchen-Cabinets/Ecofriendly cabinets aren't just for tree huggers. Anyone wanting to improve their homes indoor air quality or reduce the toxins they and their families are exposed to should pay careful attention to the makeup of their kitchen cabinets. Here are some handsome ecofriendly cabinet choices,...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2390473/list/Horizontal-Wainscoting-Widens-Wall-Appeal/Mon, 14 May 2012 16:35:19 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2390473/list/Horizontal-Wainscoting-Widens-Wall-Appeal/Not long ago I toured a bathroom where the contractor had the idea to turn the tongue and groove wainscoting on its side. Rather than running vertically from the floor, the grooves stretched around the room in a horizontal path, and I couldn't get over how fresh and up-to-date this treatment made the...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2386859/list/Lake-House-Collection--5-Cozy-Camps-Across-the-U-S-/Mon, 14 May 2012 16:18:59 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2386859/list/Lake-House-Collection--5-Cozy-Camps-Across-the-U-S-/I'm a sucker for a cozy lakefront camp: rough-hewn logs, lots of knotty pine, stone fireplaces and small, inviting bedrooms with twin beds covered in quilts. We've toured a lot of wonderful lake houses here on Houzz in a variety of styles; here are five enviable lake homes from traditional to contemporary...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2313341/list/Guest-Picks--Color-Is-King-This-Summer/Mon, 14 May 2012 15:12:41 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2313341/list/Guest-Picks--Color-Is-King-This-Summer/Without fail, as soon as the temperature begins to rise, so does my penchant for color. I love just adding a few bold, saturated pieces to a room for an instant breath of fresh air and summertime touch. There are very few rules when it comes to color first and foremost find a few hues that move...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2290597/list/My-Houzz--500-Square-Foot-Charmer-in-Santa-Cruz/Mon, 14 May 2012 15:06:39 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2290597/list/My-Houzz--500-Square-Foot-Charmer-in-Santa-Cruz/It didn't take long to convince Scarlett Fiona Reed to decide to move into her cozy Schwan Lagoon home in Santa Cruz, California. "When I walked in the door, I was in awe of the view and its charming bones," she says. "I knew I had to have it at any cost." Once she moved in, Reed, owner...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2327964/list/Home-Above-the-Range--Smart-Uses-for-Cooktop-Space/Mon, 14 May 2012 15:05:51 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2327964/list/Home-Above-the-Range--Smart-Uses-for-Cooktop-Space/My husband and I are nearing the end of a major kitchen remodel. After tearing down walls, reconfiguring the layout and bringing in modern cabinetry and appliances, we're getting down to the details. One detail I'm contemplating is what to put above our new cooktop. I'm considering several possibilities.For...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2393938/list/Show-More-Leg-for-an-Airy-Aesthetic/Mon, 14 May 2012 15:05:01 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2393938/list/Show-More-Leg-for-an-Airy-Aesthetic/When youre furnishing a small area, focus your radar on furniture with exposed legs. Maintaining open space between floor and furnishings is a small design idea with big advantages; it may mean simply baring a piece's stems instead of hiding them behind upholstery or bedding. Before you purchase your...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2322746/list/Great-Design-Plant--Parry-Agave/Mon, 14 May 2012 12:51:56 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2322746/list/Great-Design-Plant--Parry-Agave/In the desert landscape, the agave is unrivaled when it comes to sculptural beauty and character and it has a bonus culinary value. Native to the Southwest United States and Mexico, agaves typically thrive in climates similar to those found there: hot and dry. This poses a problem for many locales.Agave...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2366208/list/Steel-Connections-Make-Strong-Impression/Mon, 14 May 2012 12:38:09 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2366208/list/Steel-Connections-Make-Strong-Impression/Anybody who appreciates modern architecture surely appreciates exposed steel connections, be they steel to steel or steel to another material. The material's strength makes it ideal as a structural component in various ways. Welding, bolting, bending and other fastenings and manipulations give steel...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2160367/list/American-Architecture--The-Elements-of-Tudor-Style/Mon, 14 May 2012 12:22:43 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2160367/list/American-Architecture--The-Elements-of-Tudor-Style/What it is: First, let's clear up this confusing moniker. When referring to the architectural style, the term "Tudor" is actually historically imprecise. It refers not to typical buildings of Tudor England (early 16th century) but instead to a style popularized in the United States during the...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2357842/list/Guest-Picks--Creating-a-Cozy-Breakfast-Nook/Mon, 14 May 2012 10:51:21 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2357842/list/Guest-Picks--Creating-a-Cozy-Breakfast-Nook/One thing that I've always wanted is a cozy, casual space to have breakfast. There's something about having a nook that seems so charming. Here are a few of my favorite pieces for creating the perfect space. Lauren from With Two Cats

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2298583/list/My-Houzz--An-Austin-Architect-s-Hip--Modern-Home/Sun, 13 May 2012 20:43:43 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2298583/list/My-Houzz--An-Austin-Architect-s-Hip--Modern-Home/Inspired by 1950s interiors and design, architect Francisco Arredondo of North Arrow Studio designed his modern Austin, Texas, home with beauty, affordability and utility in mind. With the space, part of a four-unit development, Arredondo wanted to achieve a...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2354201/list/Garden-Tour--Colorful--Serene-Woodland-Near-Boston/Sun, 13 May 2012 14:59:33 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2354201/list/Garden-Tour--Colorful--Serene-Woodland-Near-Boston/Six years ago this garden in Massachusetts was a neglected landscape overrun with invasives like poison ivy, bittersweet and euonymus. However, a couple with a 2-year-old son and a dog saw past the tangled yard, drawn to the property's woodland setting as well as the town of Belmont Hill's proximity...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2390434/list/8-Color-Palettes-You-Can-t-Get-Wrong/Sun, 13 May 2012 14:58:07 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2390434/list/8-Color-Palettes-You-Can-t-Get-Wrong/I have a love-hate relationship with paint chips. Thumbing through racks of them at my local home center gives me a jolt of excitement and a frisson of panic. The sheer volume of potential palettes overwhelms me. Citron and turquoise? Eggplant and khaki? Kelly...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2275476/list/Houzz-Tour--Eclectic-Row-House-in-London/Sun, 13 May 2012 10:54:00 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2275476/list/Houzz-Tour--Eclectic-Row-House-in-London/Tracey English fell in love with her family's Victorian as soon as she stepped onto the property. The home, a typical London row house in an eclectic suburban district of southwest London, has plenty of windows a boon in light-hungry London. English...

]]>http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2249803/list/Guest-Picks--Inspired-by-the-French-Countryside/Sun, 13 May 2012 10:40:35 PDThttp://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2249803/list/Guest-Picks--Inspired-by-the-French-Countryside/Next month I'm traveling to the countryside of France. As I usually do when I travel, I'm hoping to pick up some beautiful items for my home at the local shops and flea markets. Since I've been inspired by all things France lately, I decided to find some lovely goods online that are sure to bring a...

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