Articles by Amanda Pollard

Landscapes have come into their own in recent years, with more of us embracing the abundant uses of our outdoor spaces. We increasingly see our yard as a habitat for wildlife, a place that boosts well-being and a space to grow plants for food. And, if…

There were informal, playful and luxurious designs aplenty at 2023’s Decorex design show, which took place in London on Oct. 8-11. With more than 200 exhibitors and 80 speakers, Decorex is one of the key events in the design calendar. Read on to find …

Any number of complications can delay a project’s completion, especially right now. But ensuring that you and your client are on the same page can help keep a project on track. We asked three home professionals on Houzz to share their tips for helping…

It’s a common question: How do you modernize a period property while retaining its original charm? This challenge was paramount for Phil Thomas of design and build firm Albert’s House when it came to redesigning a couple’s compact Victorian-era worker…

The owners of this home in Bedfordshire, England, home wanted to preserve the character of their Victorian house while making it functional for the needs of a modern family. The solution was to open up the floor plan to create a brighter, more sociabl…

Trends took a back seat at the annual Decorex interior design event this year, as design experts engaged in a range of discussions focused on how they can create interiors that are good for the environment as well as those who spend time in them. The …

When interior designer Beth Dadswell and her husband first saw the Victorian-era dairy that would eventually become their London home, it was damp, dangerous and inhabited by foxes. Despite the collapsed roof and broken glass, however, the couple coul…

We spend so much time in our homes that it’s important that they bring us joy. Follow these inspiring ideas to spread a little happiness in your home.

What makes a healthy, happy home? How can we make an open-plan room more functional? And what factors influence our design choices? These questions and many more were discussed at this year’s Designscape, a three-day London-based virtual event from th…

Want to cut down on waste, save money and ensure your soil is healthy and nutrient rich? A great way to do it is to try your hand at making your own compost. We spoke with garden and landscape design pros Ben Renfrew of Fig Garden Design,…