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FAQ: Creating an IDEABOOK on houzz.com
By the time I was 18, I lived in 6 different homes. My parents continually bought homes that needed to be remodeled, fixed up and then sold. Hence, I am a house junkie, slowly remodeling and refurbishing our 1925 bungalow home in Northern California.
I am also the co-founder of Silicon Valley Moms Blog http://www.svmoms.com
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Whether you're remodeling, decorating or just dreaming about your future house, there's a lot you can do on houzz!
We invite you to gain inspiration for your next home project by creating an "ideabook".
Traditionally, home owners would scour magazines and design publications to gain inspiration for home remodel projects. Literally, home owners would "tear out" pages from these magazines and then share these images with a designer or architect.
On houzz.com, we empower you to create a customizable "ideabook", that can be shared with family, friends and home design professionals.
Listed below is an FAQ on HOW and WHY to create an "ideabook" on houzz.com ... and other interesting facts you should probably know!
http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks
We invite you to gain inspiration for your next home project by creating an "ideabook".
Traditionally, home owners would scour magazines and design publications to gain inspiration for home remodel projects. Literally, home owners would "tear out" pages from these magazines and then share these images with a designer or architect.
On houzz.com, we empower you to create a customizable "ideabook", that can be shared with family, friends and home design professionals.
Listed below is an FAQ on HOW and WHY to create an "ideabook" on houzz.com ... and other interesting facts you should probably know!
http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks
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An "ideabook" is YOUR vision, thoughts, reflection and inspiring home designs that you would like to save and share for your next home project.
A houzz.com "ideabook" is meant to be created by you, the home dweller. Images are searched and gathered from a collection of professional home design images.
A houzz.com "ideabook" is meant to be created by you, the home dweller. Images are searched and gathered from a collection of professional home design images.
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| Select pictures that YOU want to remember and reflect upon..... and save them in your "ideabook".
Upon completion, you will be able to share these images with friends, family or your home design professionals. |
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| With the touch of your fingertips, viewers can browse over 35,000 home design photographs and gain insight, expertise, vision and notes about favorite home designs.
You never know what photograph will catch your eye, and inspire you..... http://www.houzz.com/photos |
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How do I create an "ideabook"?
Step 1. If you haven't done so already, create your Houzz username and password: http://www.houzz.com/signup
Once your profile is confirmed, you can start creating your ideabook.
Step 1. If you haven't done so already, create your Houzz username and password: http://www.houzz.com/signup
Once your profile is confirmed, you can start creating your ideabook.
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Step 2. Browse the home design photos on Houzz.
Pictures can be filtered and searched by style, space or metro region.
http://www.houzz.com/photos
Pictures can be filtered and searched by style, space or metro region.
http://www.houzz.com/photos
| Step 3. Once you have selected the first image for your "ideabook", click on that photograph. You will be prompted with the following:
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THIS SPACE? (optional) You can fill in notes about what you like or want to remember about this design. POST THIS MESSAGE TO THE BUZZ BOARD: (optional) On houzz.com, we have a wonderful community of designers and homeowners. Ask questions or seek feedback about this design on the BUZZ BOARD. MAKE COMMENT PRIVATE: (optional) Only YOU will be able to view this comment or note. This will not be made public in your ideabook. EXISTING IDEABOOK: If you have already created an ideabook, a new photograph can be added to it here. *****For new "ideabooks", click: OR NEW IDEABOOK: and add a title for this newly created ideabook. |
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Step 4. Continue adding more photos to your ideabook.
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Create written content in your ideabook!
Leave notes on what inspires you about each design and photograph!
Leave notes on what inspires you about each design and photograph!
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| Is there a limit to how many photos I can add to my ideabook?
No. We allow users to add as many pictures as they desire in each ideabook. |
Once my ideabook has been created, can I rearrange my pictures?
Yes, once your ideabook has been created, you can move around your photographs. Click on "edit ideabook" and the arrows (to the right of the photograph) will direct you. You can also delete a photograph using this same feature.
Yes, once your ideabook has been created, you can move around your photographs. Click on "edit ideabook" and the arrows (to the right of the photograph) will direct you. You can also delete a photograph using this same feature.
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Can MY ideabook be featured on the houzz.com home page?
From time to time, our editorial team features "ideabooks" on the houzz.com front page.
Share design and DIY tips! Create the "story and history" of your home or favorite spot!
To be considered as a featured post, there must be at least 8 pictures and three paragraphs in your ideabook.
From time to time, our editorial team features "ideabooks" on the houzz.com front page.
Share design and DIY tips! Create the "story and history" of your home or favorite spot!
To be considered as a featured post, there must be at least 8 pictures and three paragraphs in your ideabook.
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Embed YOUR ideabook on your personal site or blog using our "ideabook badge".
We have heard from many of our users that they LOVE embedding their "ideabooks" on their personal sites and blogs. We are thrilled to give everyone this feature. Once an ideabook has been created, go to "my Houzz" and click on it. On the right, you will see an area named "EMBED THIS IDEABOOK". Grab the widget code from here.
We have heard from many of our users that they LOVE embedding their "ideabooks" on their personal sites and blogs. We are thrilled to give everyone this feature. Once an ideabook has been created, go to "my Houzz" and click on it. On the right, you will see an area named "EMBED THIS IDEABOOK". Grab the widget code from here.
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| Can I create MULTIPLE "ideabooks?
We know that you probably have MANY home projects - or simply want to gain inspiration for different rooms in your home. We invite you to create multiple "ideabooks" on houzz.com. |
| Can I upload MY OWN pictures on houzz.com?
Yes, homeowners and viewers can upload pictures and add these images to their ideabooks. http://www.houzz.com/uploadSpaces |
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| Can I view OTHER ideabooks?
Absolutely! What makes houzz.com unique (and fun) is the ability to view and gain inspiration from other homeowners! http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks |
Can I continue to add photographs to my ideabook at any time?
Once an "ideabook" has been created, you can add additional photographs or content.
Once an "ideabook" has been created, you can add additional photographs or content.
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| Can I email my ideabook to family and friends?
YES! Family and friends (and even Architects and Designers) love seeing your ideas and inspiration! |
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Can viewers and houzz.com see my "ideabook" and leave comments or feedback?
Yes- below each ideabook is a comment section. Viewers can comment on your ideabook and engage in conversation. Your designer or architect can also use this as a tool to communicate with you about their ideas and input.
Yes- below each ideabook is a comment section. Viewers can comment on your ideabook and engage in conversation. Your designer or architect can also use this as a tool to communicate with you about their ideas and input.
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| As we receive more questions and input about ideabooks, we will update this post.
To see more information about creating an "ideabook", see: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks In the meanwhile, we invite and welcome you to explore houzz.com - we promise, you will be inspired...... The houzz.com team! |
Comments
karen1974 I love the ideabook feature!
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Geno's Garden Design & Coaching thanks for the useful tutorial...I'm going to bookmark this so I can easily find it and refer friends to it. Jeannie
4 years ago · Like
Mercy Me Wonderful idea!!! Where WERE you when I was planning my home remodeling projects back in 2006???
4 years ago · Like
Fine Art & Portraits by Laurel Thanks for that tutorial. I just hope I can write half as engagingly as your regular contributors.
3 years ago · Like
Tenshon, LLC Thanks for this. I have been trying to figure out a number of the above issues all day. Google gave me you when I searched. Very helpful!
2 years ago · Like
jenson Is there a way to move photos from one ideabook to another? Now that I've saved SO many folders, I'd like to organize them better by specific subjects. THX!
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clouseferrer when we're finished with a project, can we delete that ideabook? or rename it to assign it to a new project?
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mkw33 Can photos be deleted from an ideabook?
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CUMAR Marble and Granite Love the Ideabook! Easy to use and allows us to bookmark the countless beautiful designs we come across in this busy online world.
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Husky Property Maintenance how do you add a whole catagory into your idea book
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