Articles by Julie Sheer

This Trending Now story features the most-saved powder room photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2025, and March 15, 2026.Generally small in size but big on design opportunity, powder rooms are where creativity tends to show up in unexpected ways…

When it comes to flooring, “warm” was the word at The International Surface Event held earlier this year in Las Vegas. The last few years have seen a warming up of colors in wood-look flooring, with midtones now dominating new collections of hardwood,…

Cool gray and white have taken a back seat to warmer tones in tile, judging by the offerings on display at The International Surfaces Event (TISE), held recently in Las Vegas. Muted palettes of earth, spice, water and sky were featured in many of the …

This primary bathroom was part of the remodel of a family home in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, that also included the kitchen and mudroom. A referral from another client led the homeowners to Black Forest Design and Build, which handled the redesign and…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved home office photos uploaded to Houzz between June 15 and Sept. 15, 2025.Whether wrapped in bold blue or serene neutrals, these home offices blend beauty and brains. Built-ins corral clutter, shelves show…

A California couple with three children and roots in Japan and Australia wanted to create an accessory dwelling unit in back of their home in Silicon Valley, with the intention of using it for visiting relatives from Japan. They found building Lab on …

You can procrastinate about some cleaning tasks, but when it comes to mold, it’s better to take care of it sooner rather than later. Mold can cause health problems and destroy whatever it grows on. The spores of mold fungi commonly float through the a…

When it comes to deciding how to dress a window, there’s more to consider than just how to control light or provide privacy. Do you want the window treatment to be a design focus for the room or an inconspicuous neutral element? What is the architectu…

Leather is one of the more durable, low-maintenance surfaces for home furnishings. Keeping your leather sofa, chair or ottoman clean is relatively simple if you follow the proper steps. But different types of leather upholstery have different cleaning…

Natural materials and thoughtful design let this family home in the hills near Austin, Texas, blend in with its woodsy landscape. Despite its rural feel, the modern home has a near-urban location with expansive views of downtown Austin. The pros at Cu…