Articles by Suzanne Ennis

Barn homes evoke verdant pastures, wide-open spaces and a simpler way of life. At the same time, they boast the clean lines, soaring ceilings and open floor plans prized in contemporary homes. It’s no wonder that homes built to resemble barns — as wel…

Contemporary furniture companies are kicking sustainability goals up a notch, going all in on wellness and merging technology with traditional craftsmanship. These were the key takeaways from this month’s International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICF…

Picture clouds in the sky or Ming dynasty porcelain and ask yourself: Is there any more timeless combination than blue and white? Here, pros share their approaches to five bathrooms that showcase the power of that palette, both on its own and warmed w…

First we spotted the checkerboard pattern on the runway. Now it’s a full-blown trend, showing up on everything from discount duds to home decor. But while the popularity of checkered patterns may wax and wane, they never really go out of style — espec…

Summer’s around the corner, and the hottest looks for your living room — including rounded silhouettes, natural touches and mixed materials — are headed outdoors. That was one of the big stories at the spring 2022 High Point Market in North Carolina, …

The lighting fixtures on display at this spring’s trade-only High Point Market ran the gamut from laid-back (coconut bead chandeliers) to ultra luxe (crystal-and-brass sconces). Still, certain features — oversize shapes, mixed materials, wavy forms, n…

After two decades designing healthy, sustainable houses with strong indoor-outdoor connections for his clients, Jed Duhon, a principal architect at award-winning Texas firm Studio Steinbomer, decided it was high time to build one of his own. He and hi…

Rounded shapes and warm, earthy tones and textures remain hot, but upbeat color combinations and traditional furniture are on the rise. These are just a few key takeaways from the spring 2022 High Point Market, a trade show in High Point, North Caroli…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved dining room photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2021, and March 15, 2022.Whether you’re sitting down to a family meal or breaking bread with guests, you want the dining space in your home to stimul…

Unlike mudrooms, which are transitional areas that tend toward the simply utilitarian, front entryways, or foyers, are opportunities to establish a flow and feeling that continues throughout the rest of the home. Whether you have a soaring ceiling (an…