Articles by Suzanne Ennis

The front entryway is the first thing you and your guests see upon entering your home, so it should make a great impression and set the tone for what’s beyond. At the same time, it needs to function as a practical transition between indoors and out. W…

When designing a new lakeside home for repeat clients, Jean Rehkamp Larson of award-winning Minnesota firm Rehkamp Larson Architects sought to capture the grace and symmetry of an old house while ensuring all the comforts of modern living. Collaborati…

The High Point Market in North Carolina is the place where the home-furnishing world reveals what’s next. We visited the fall 2025 event and after walking miles of showrooms and checking out the newest collections, we spotted five big furniture trends…

We spend roughly a third of our lives in our bedrooms, yet they tend to get short shrift when it comes to remodeling budgets. Fortunately, whether your bedroom is big or small, these 10 relatively easy, inexpensive changes can make a big difference in…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved bedroom photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2025.The year’s most-saved bedrooms show a clear preference for calm color palettes, thoughtful architectural character and tactile layers that make a room …

More than a refresh but not a complete overhaul, a midsize bathroom project focuses on delivering dramatic improvements where it counts. Here are 10 projects to inspire your next update. Once you’ve found a favorite (or two), work with a designer or a…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved living room photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2025.

This Trending Now story features the most-saved bathroom photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2025.Great bathroom design blends everyday function with elevated style — a walk-in shower with an accessible threshold, a custom vanity with cleverly buil…

Combining white and light wood finishes in a kitchen brings brightness, timeless appeal and a warm, inviting atmosphere. That enduring palette is on full display in this countdown of the top 10 most-saved kitchens on Houzz in 2025. Each space pairs th…

Sitting in the sweet spot between swapping out cabinet hardware and tearing everything down to the studs, midsize kitchen remodeling projects tackle specific pain points — or seize opportunities — to deliver dramatic results without the scale or cost …