Press & Blogs

"If Houzz had existed when we started our project, our poor architect wouldn't have ended up lugging around our notebooks full of magazine clippings and photocopies. We could have just compiled images into online ideabooks and sent them to him electronically." - February 10, 2010
- Nesting Blog [ link ]
"maybe i am the last person on the planet to know about this site: houzz !!! I found it today, while in bed with the sniffles....and now I may never get out of bed and flip through the pages for days." - February 9, 2010
Casa Rue 2658 [ link ]
"Although the name may lead you to think it's a new division of Snoop Dogg's global enterprise (welcome to the Hizzle!), Houzz actually has a uniquely homegrown (and decidedly un-Snoop Dogg) feel to it. You can create your own lookbook, rifle through the collections others have made, tag images and any number of now standard social media options. I like it.I like it a lot. And it seems to be building a pretty good following." - January 31, 2010
- Life in a Venti Cup [ link ]
"I am not an architecture freak myself but I can nevertheless appreciate good quality when I see it. Houzz has it. A lot of it actually." - January 25, 2010
- All My Faves [ link ]
"I am in heaven! This is pure eye candy for people interested in home design, interior or exterior. I am setting up an ideabook to show to our potential designers - a handy tool indeed. You must visit houzz and take a peek yourself." - January 24, 2010
Steve Davis [ link ]
"I like to share this fun website with you. I found it awhile ago and love it. It's HOUZZ. So, for you next remodeling project... create an idea book." - January 21, 2010
The Poor Man's Martha [ link ]
"If you are a professional you will put this site to excellent use since you can create a portfolio and spread your name around quite easily. In that sense, the site caters for every single person involved in the industry, and provides them with a platform that can but elicit fruitful relationships." - January 16, 2010
- Killer Startups [ link ]
"One of Home and Living's favorite websites" - January 15, 2010
"I like the photography focused Houzz, an online interior decor photography warehouse, where you can collect and organize images into ideabooks." - January 15, 2010
Rearranged Design [ link ]
"Seriously, Am I the last person to know about this awesome site? It's a serious time suck and obsession with me now. I can't get enough. It is more than easy to save the images into a personal folder on the site. Now instead of carrying around a file folder of tear sheets when visiting architects, designers or contractors... just send them to your folder" - January 10, 2010
Cottage Cabin Design [ link ]
"an AMAZING website... I find this site pretty damn exciting. In fact, I'm going to go waste more time at work and look around some more! :)" - January 8, 2010
Picardy Project [ link ]
"Set this one to show up weekly in your inbox and you can check out self-submitted design ideas. It also offers a 'design book' to keep your favs." - January 8, 2010
- The Lincoln Journal Star [ link ]
"Resist the temptation of buying one of those home design magazines at the checkout counter of the grocery store and visit this website instead." - January 7, 2010
- re-nest [ link ]
"I've spent most of this morning, browsing through other people's idea books and, well, thank goodness the photos are organized by style, room and metro area." - January 5, 2010
This Full House [ link ]
"my new obsession named Houzz. Houzz is probably one of the reasons why home decor magazines are dropping like flies. decor tear sheet heaven on earth. Search by a variety styles, spaces and geographical locations to find the look that suits you. Then add photos to your own personalized 'ideabooks' for reference later. A paperless tear sheet binder. Hmm, I suppose that makes it green too." - January 2, 2010
- Zuzu Girl [ link ]
"So I've had a grand old time flipping through the virtual pages of Houzz... Search the photos labeled kids and you'll find some neat inspiration" - January 2, 2010
- Cool Mom Picks [ link ]
"One of my favorite places is Houzz.com. The pictures are inspiring, plain and simple." - December 30, 2009
- Remodeling Guy [ link ]
"I just can't pull myself away from this: www.houzz.com. I think I'm officially addicted." - December 27, 2009
- Our Happy Little Nest [ link ]
"We love this online community where homeowners, professionals and all design lovers can come together to share and get ideas on home decor and design. Houzz takes what could be an overwhelming amount of information and divides it neatly for visitors to find what they're looking for." - December 23, 2009
- Home Intel Blog [ link ]
"If you like interior design, this Web site, Houzz, can be addicting. Several search filters -- style, space, metro area -- ease navigation through the thousands of photos and ideas found here." - December 21, 2009
- The Oregonian [ link ]
"OMG! Everyone needs to take a break from their Holiday preparations at some point and visit this site. If you love houses, you will love this site." - December 18, 2009
- My Own Snug Fireside [ link ]
"One of my favorite sources for decorating ideas is over at Houzz.com. I love the ability to easily create an Idea Book with images that inspire." - December 14, 2009
Strictly Simple Style [ link ]
"More unique ideas than large, corporately sponsored sites. Every week I'm clicking about lusting after stuff (usually lighting and furniture). Plus you can click under pictures of stuff you like and save it to your own portfolio on the site." - November 25, 2009
Random Anny [ link ]
"Where did this wonderful thing called Houzz come from??? It's like candy for design addicts.......this could be very dangerous." - November 5, 2009
White Alder Home [ link ]
"I have just discovered this treasure trove of home decor ideas. I dare you not to be impressed too." - October 30, 2009
- Re-Vintaged [ link ]
"You can save any of those photos in your own idea book on the site. It's sort of like an electronic clip file. A terrific place to go to find inspiration for your next project." - October 25, 2009
Kitchen and Residential Design [ link ]
"LOADED with valuable photos and ideas! Perfect if you are thinking about remodeling/redesigning and want to get great ideas while also staying organized." - October 15, 2009
- Cheap Frills [ link ]
"bookmark your favorite images, or post photos of your own work. Also, you can create your Idea books from all their images. Its so fabulous and inspiring!!" - October 13, 2009
- Carolina Eclectic [ link ]
"Houzz is crazy- 1000 idees sur ce site ! on peut regarder les jardins, mis aussi les salles de bain, les cuisines, les chambres. On peut filtrer par style, par lieu, un outil genial..." - September 25, 2009
- Paradis Express [ link ]
"I have a new website to share. Well, atleast it's new to me. I found it a few weeks ago and love it. It's HOUZZ... So, for you next remodeling project... create an idea book" - September 24, 2009
- The Vintage Glitter House [ link ]
"You have to check out this website for home design and decorating. I love it! I've already added tons of pictures in my ideabook." - September 20, 2009
- Tingey Tales [ link ]
"Obsession: To the right, you will find a link to the ideabook I created. Click on Town & Country Mom's Ideas to see the ideas I think are keepers. Click on the photo to go to the houzz site. The first will take five minutes; the latter, five hours. Either way, enjoy. All I can say, is that if you are the type of person who savors good design, be careful. Very careful. You've been warned. After all, real life is better than virtual life, isn't it?" - September 20, 2009
- Town and Country Mom [ link ]
"I just found a great site called Houzz that has over 15,000 home design and decorating images. You can sort by style, space, or metro area. SOOOO cool!!!!" - September 13, 2009
- Halfway To Housewife [ link ]
"They celebrate every style and have a neat way of showcasing designers that allows me to browse whether I have 5 minutes or 50! Oh, and the other cool thing about this site is that you can create an Ideabook. This is your "dream notebook" where you can cut and paste pictures of rooms or decorating ideas that you love! It is neat to see your own personal style evolving as you cut and paste pictures in your book. Brilliant!" - September 11, 2009
- 29 Lincoln Avenue [ link ]
"Have you heard of Houzz? It's a great site with tons of eye candy. I came across this home and was in complete awe." - September 10, 2009
- two ellie [ link ]
"They also have a great feature where you can save the photos you love, and once you sign in it's as easy as pressing the 'Add to Ideabook' button below the photo and walah! it's added! So go check it out and don't be surprised if you waste a few hours there! Have fun!" - September 8, 2009
- Just a little bit [ link ]
"You can spend hours on this site browsing through the thousands of images and ideabooks that others have created; and you can register and start creating your own. Be sure to visit, I know you will love it!" - September 8, 2009
- A Life's Design [ link ]
"I felt like a kid on Christmas morning when I started surfing...holy inspiration! ... It is a great tool when trying to "create a picture" for clients." - September 2, 2009
- The Decorating Voice [ link ]
"look through images and compile an ideabook for your home... This site is addicting!" - August 31, 2009
- Our happily ever afters [ link ]
"I have fallen hard for a site I found through twitter.. Houzz perfect for us design addicts! ...cannot wait to use some of these fantastic ideas in upcoming projects" - August 14, 2009
- My Sparrow - Stylish Responsibility [ link ]
"Oh the endless distraction! ...you look through the many thousands of real rooms designed by real designers, and you add them to your little ideabook(s)" - August 14, 2009
- just being infertile [ link ]
"I am addicted. I get lost looking at all these cute rooms" - August 12, 2009
- simply blogged [ link ]
"Houzz.com is a collaborative website that features the work of architects and designers. Some of my favorite features: Members can put together idea books (which means you can save what you like and you can find someone with a similar style and look through all their photos), The images and spaces are high quality" - August 6, 2009
- mikelle auman-williams [ link ]
"really was intrigued with what I found! ...tons of pictures ... I like the way they have the search features organized. Check it out!" - August 4, 2009
- Scandalous Wall Talk [ link ]
"I just love Houzz, if you haven't spent some time flipping through the Idea Books on that site, you are missing out. Grab an iced coffee and carve out just 10 minutes from your hectic day to relax and have fun and be inspired." - July 13, 2009
- Rare and Beautiful Treasures [ link ]
"I wanted to share with you a place where I spend a lot of my spare time. There is so much inspiration and DIY projects at this site: Houzz.com. Create an account and save photos to your personal idea book there. It's a great resource for gorgeous inspiration." - June 26, 2009
- The DIY Show Off [ link ]
"The website houzz.com is dangerously addictive. Don't go there if you have: a) too much time to kill. b) no time to kill whatsoever, but are interested in beautiful spaces and things. c) remodeling sometime in the next 2 decades, whether it's your house, your parent's house, your neighbor's house, the friend's house you beg to get your hands on because it needs a remodel so badly. (...)" - June 10, 2009
missamyscerra.blogspot.com [ link ]
"You can search through thousands of photos of interiors by professional designers and save the ones that inspire you in your online idea book. Which means yours truly can finally toss out some of the magazine clippings she's been sitting on for ages." - June 10, 2009
- Manolo for the Home [ link ]
"You really just have to check this out yourself. It has tons of pictures and ideas, and if you set up an account you can save pictures to customizable "ideabooks" of your own." - June 8, 2009
- Kapachino [ link ]
"There are more than 100 photos of staircases alone... Now, what will I do with all those magazine clippings I've been saving since I was in college?" - June 7, 2009
- The Chippewa Herald [ link ]
"I couldn't get enough of it! It's super fun! I just started my idea book." - June 3, 2009
- 103 cataluna [ link ]
"I am off to start my ideabook." - June 2, 2009
- simplygrove [ link ]
"Browse photos, get ideas from hundreds of designers" - June 2, 2009
- chictip.com [ link ]
"I just got tipped off to this faboosh new website Houzz and I'm kind of in love. It's a super-interactive space where you can create a profile and upload images of your home, and create ideabooks to share with other design enthusiasts. It's a great spot to get inspiration, and to share your own ideas." - June 1, 2009
- urban flea [ link ]
"it's a great tool and a resource for both sides, the designers and the clients or any one who wants to upload pictures and be seen in a great venue." - May 30, 2009
- the paris apartment [ link ]
"You can create your own inspiration files and check out others." - May 29, 2009
- I Suwannee [ link ]
"I'm addicted to houzz, which is chock-full of home design photos (...) it would be a great place to gather and sort your inspiration photos to share with others." - May 22, 2009
- Better Living Through Design [ link ]
"Its not often that I find a site so compelling that I stay on it for some time browsing around and making notes, well Houzz is just that site." - May 1, 2009
- The Konstrukshon Weblog [ link ]
"Best of all you can compile them in what are called 'ideabooks', so you can view them again and again for inspiration." - April 11, 2009
- The primal scribe [ link ]
"It's the Flickr of design idea sites" - March 5, 2009
"beautiful photographs of homes, decor and interior design" - March 4, 2009
"If you are looking for remodeling or interior design ideas or you are simply a design fanatic look for fresh inspiration, drop by Houzz.com." - Feburary 26, 2009
- The Cheap Diva [ link ]
"This is my favorite aspect of the site. I put together my own little powder room idea book." - Feburary 23, 2009
- Design Hole [ link ]
"your online source for finding a design style for your kitchen, patio, living spaces, baths, bedrooms, exterior architecture and more." - Feburary 22, 2009
- Kitchen Design Notes [ link ]
"If you are looking for interior design inspiration and some, then this site has YOUR name on it." - Feburary 22, 2009
- tchochkes [ link ]
"facebook for interiors" - Feburary 20, 2009
"Better than that, they have a section where you can create your own Ideabook, browser button included!" - Feburary 15, 2009

Home Owners & Professionals

"The best showcase of houses on the internet"
Joanne Mascaro of Baltis Architects, Chicago, IL, USA
"It would have taken me forever to find so many great photos of spiral staircases by browsing through magazines"
Alexis Dormandy - homeowner, London, UK
"What a wonderful site, a great source for everyone interested in space and design. Thank you!"
Mark Squeo of squeo Architecture PC - AIA cPM, LEED AP, New York, NY, USA
"I really love houzz! It is like having all my design magazines in one place, with ideas and inspiration at my fingertips!"
Sandee Royalty - homeowner, Houston, TX, USA
"Houzz is one of my favorite websites, and I've used it for inspiration as well as to market our firm."
Susan Davis of Spectrum Fine Homes, Inc. - CGBP, GPR, GCP, CKBR, CAPS, Allied ASID, Mountain View, CA, USA
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