Articles by Suzanne Ennis

Ideally, a laundry room has a washer and dryer, storage and a countertop for folding clothes. When space permits, a sink and a place to air-dry delicates are nice-to-have features too. But whatever their size, the best laundry rooms have durable finis…

Fire symbolizes light and warmth as well as transformation, so gazing at flickering flames feels especially fitting during the wintry early days of a new year. Here’s a diverse collection of blazing fireplaces recently added to Houzz that will warm yo…

Deciding to renovate your home is a big step, but finding a pro you trust to do the job well can feel downright overwhelming. That’s why many people look to Houzz not just for inspirational stories and photos, but also for its vast, filterable directo…

Like the cobbler whose children go barefoot, Montana architect Angie Lipski designed close to 100 kitchens for clients while the inefficient kitchen in her century-old house went largely untouched. On the upside, by the time it was her turn, she knew …

This Trending Now story features the most-saved home bar photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2023.Whether carved out of a kitchen or built into a living or dining room, a home bar eases and elevates one’s ability to entertain. A beverage fridge, ic…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved bathroom photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2023.A light, bright and airy bathroom with clean lines, plenty of storage and special details is on many homeowners’ wish lists. You’ll find plenty of gre…

This Trending Now story features the most-saved kitchen photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2023.A look at this countdown of the most-saved kitchen photos on Houzz this year makes one thing abundantly clear: Pairing wood and white elements in a kit…

New York architect Nate McBride was making the hourlong ferry ride from Rockland, Maine, to the island of North Haven when the site of a retreat he was designing on the island came into view. As he pondered how to keep the new home from overwhelming t…

Concealed butler’s pantries are grown-up versions of secret forts beneath staircases and real-life equivalents of magical lands accessed through wardrobes. It seems a lot of us are looking to add magic to our lives, because these and other sneaky spac…

Powder rooms may be petite, but they can make a big impression on guests — and they’re a ton of fun to decorate. One of the easiest and most effective ways to fill one with personality and style is to cover it in wallpaper. In the photos below, see ho…