Articles by Elena Vega

When it’s time to make over a home’s exterior for whatever reason, a skilled designer can restore beauty and style lost over time or pull ideas fresh from the drawing board. Check out these four remarkable transformations that show both approaches, wi…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved entry photos uploaded to Houzz between June 15 and Sept. 15, 2024.Love a minimalist entryway with hidden storage? Fan of lots of nooks and hooks? Whichever way you roll, you can find inspiration in this …

To be or not to be fully faithful to the past when remodeling an older home, that is the question. Do you go full-on vintage with original and replicated details? Or do you leave history in the dust and go thoroughly modern? As these four kitchens bea…

A home with beautiful curb appeal can be a joy for owners, visitors and neighbors alike. So it’s no surprise that nearly half (46%) of outdoor upgrades take place at the front of the home, according to the 2024…

A home with beautiful curb appeal can be a joy for owners, visitors and neighbors alike. So it’s no surprise that nearly half (46%) of outdoor upgrades take place at the front of the home, according to the 2024…

You don’t need much to turn an entry porch into a place that allows and even encourages connection; even a simple chair will do. But if you’re planning to stay awhile, perhaps waving at neighbors over the morning paper or communing with trees over cof…

Using white in an open-plan kitchen doubles the dose of spaciousness, as these three kitchens show. But both elements come with their challenges. How do you create a pleasing view from a living space with kitchen appliances in sight? How do you keep a…

As we head into summer’s final act, porches become a front seat to nature’s spectacular costume changes. The following eight porches offer plenty of ideas for creating unobstructed views while using screens to keep out pesky insects and railings to ma…

Fitting everything needed into a smaller bath can seem like a tall order. Fitting everything in while creating a serene and airy feel, harder still. But the designers of these four baths that are no bigger than 60 square feet did exactly that, without…

A few cabinets, fixtures and appliances might technically constitute a kitchen, but a beautiful heart of the home that’s a joy to cook in and move through? That’s another story — especially if you’re not blessed with the roomiest of spaces. See how de…