Articles by Julie Sheer

This Trending Now story features the most-saved home office photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2023, and March 15, 2024.Style, comfort and outdoor views figure prominently in this countdown of the most-saved home office photos uploaded to Houzz…

Although The International Surface Event trade show this past January in Las Vegas focused on interior surfaces, it also featured plenty of options for artificial grass, exterior flooring and tile for outdoor kitchens, patios and pool areas. And the i…

A stroll through The International Surface Event trade show in Las Vegas last month might at first have seemed to be all about airy, neutral, light-colored wood flooring. But a closer look revealed new and improved looks for stone, vinyl and other uni…

Boston designer Michael Ferzoco had worked with this homeowner on several projects, and the client turned to him again after he purchased this house. “He had bought a brand-new contemporary interpretation of a Craftsman and wanted us to give it a cont…

Boston designer Michael Ferzoco had worked with this homeowner on several projects, and the client turned to him again after he purchased this house. “He had bought a brand-new contemporary interpretation of a Craftsman and wanted us to give it a cont…

Color has been tiptoeing back to the tile scene for the last few years and now seems to be reaching a crescendo, with bold and saturated hues in a variety of shapes and sizes. These were highlighted in the new tile collections on display at The Intern…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved home office photos uploaded to Houzz in 2023.A comfortable home office space with good lighting, little clutter and attractive finishes can spark creativity or be a distraction-free spot for concentratin…

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…

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…

Curtains and drapes are soft window treatments that perform the same duties as the cousins they’re often paired with — shades, blinds and shutters — by providing privacy and light control and being a crucial part of a room’s design. But the wide varie…