Articles by Annie Thornton

This Trending Now story features the most-saved porch and patio photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2025, and March 15, 2026.Longer days and warmer weather often spark plans for spending more time outdoors — and for making those spaces more comf…

The rose world is vast, with new and improved varieties arriving every year. With so many beautiful blooms to choose from, how do you know which rose is best for your garden and will deliver the traits you want: fragrance, disease resistance, color or…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved pool photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2025.Summer may be months away, but these 10 most popular new pool photos on Houzz in 2025 are already making waves. Explore the countdown to see how this year…

With the holidays upon us, it’s time at Houzz to once again celebrate our favorite furry houseguests — our pets! Whether they’re making us laugh, warming our hearts or doing a bit of both, pets help to make a house a home, especially at this time of y…

Few outdoor amenities add ambiance, warmth and coziness like a fire feature, especially when paired with comfy furniture and overhead cover. If it’s already turned too cold for outdoor living where you are, consider taking inspiration from the enclose…

This enclosed garden area, nestled in the middle of a working avocado ranch in Santa Paula, California, is brimming with color, scent and other sensory delights. You might see birds bathing, grasses swaying and the resident sheep and alpaca herd grazi…

A family of four spends every summer gardening, cooking, exploring and entertaining at their beach house on Rhode Island’s southern coast. After renovating and redesigning portions of the 100-plus-year-old Dutch Colonial and picturesque property over …

During the dog days of summer, few activities sound better — or more relaxing — than lounging outside on the water. This coast-to-coast collection of lakeside and riverfront landscapes, each designed to make the most of its locale while reflecting a d…

Homeowners Rose and Jerry Thomas see their renovated backyard as more than an inviting outdoor space with beautiful plantings and comfortable seating. It’s where they savor the sights and sounds of their property’s natural inhabitants every morning. T…

A couple who live full-time in Toronto were looking for a relaxed and cozy getaway in the country where they could host overnight guests, when they discovered an 18-acre property in southern Ontario’s Prince Edward County. “[The area] emerged as the i…