Cynthia Taylor-Luce Todd, that's because it takes a lot of time to answer questions. Designers have to go back into their files to look things up and many of these rooms were completed years ago. Sometimes it's the photographer who posts the pictures and they had nothing to do with the choosing of the decor. Sometimes the designer has enhanced the homeowner's space, so there are many elements that the homeowner had acquired themselves and there are no records of those. Fabrics are always being discontinued, so there's little point in giving specifications for those.

Another point is that clients pay designers fees to come up with original plans and it isn't really fair to be providing specific product information that was used for a client. In fact, I've heard from designers on houzz that over a 24 hour period, some have had questions numbering in the hundreds! No one can possibly answer all those questions.

I also see that some people will ask the same question repeatedly from ten or more people. For instance, tonight someone kept posting pictures of staircases and asking 'where did you get that newel post' and somebody else was posting 'how wide is that window trim'. I mean, most designers are working with existing staircases and trims so it's impossible to answer these questions. One of the newel posts I saw pictured had to have been over a hundred years old!

I think that people who write questions don't realize that houzz doesn't have staffers who answer the questions. The questions go back to the original posting designer, who is likely hard at work on half a dozen or more projects. There just isn't the time to address questions.

I hope I've helped you to understand better why there are so many unanswered questions. The ones that get answered are the ones where people talk about their own problems with decor and ask for advice. There is an active community on here who love to help out those people. You can give that a try if you're working on something in your own home.

chispa If you go to the "about Us" section at Houzz it says the following:

"With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community powered by social tools, Houzz is the easiest way for people to get the design inspiration, project advice, product information and professional reviews they need to help turn ideas into reality."

So you are saying that you want to get the exposure that Houzz offers, but not put anything into to "pay it forward". It has to go both ways. If you are too busy as a designer then do not post your photos on house.

I recently searched for a designer in my geographic area. It ended up being about a $100K project for furniture, tile, bath fixtures & design fees. My main criteria while searching on Houzz was that the designer/firm was active in answering questions. It was important that the designer was a participant on this site and not just a freeloader.

If questions are a nuisance then do not post your name & projects on an internet forum. Very simple.

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Emily Hurley Gorgeous setting for them.

Becky Tommy Bahama by Lexington has a similar set called Ocean Club

Jenny Carter The lanai flooring is a honed shell stone from Mexico. Stays cool and is non-skid.