A bold color palette zaps life into a Santa Cruz, California, home built out of two streetcars from the early 1920s

Sawn-off car roofs for the siding, windows popped out of van doors ... this California home is as resourceful as it is beautiful

Take a pass on Stepford Wives style. To truly show off the glorious personality of your rooms, practice the art of mismatching

Show the heart of your home some love for Valentine’s Day

See a redesign that started on Houzz — and learn how to find your own designer, architect or other home pro on the site

Caution: Do not try these at home

Raw wood, natural light, shiplap siding — we just couldn’t get enough of these farmhouse-style kitchens uploaded to Houzz in January

Get the principles of displaying accessories down pat to give your home some soul

Homeowners design their Washington, D.C., residence with sustainability in mind and to accommodate them as they get older

Spirited accessories and his-and-her furnishings feather a family’s nest splendidly