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		<item><title><![CDATA[Help with my dining nook (Pic) ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6583243/help-with-my-dining-nook/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:56:43 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6583243/help-with-my-dining-nook/</guid><description><![CDATA[Looking for ideas of what I could add to this wall in my little dining nook.  I have this antique table on bench, plus a recycled barn wood cabinet. But the wall is blank and need help with some ideas.  I have this picture also that I would like to incorporate if possible]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which exterior light fixture looks better? ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6585428/which-exterior-light-fixture-looks-better/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:19:32 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6585428/which-exterior-light-fixture-looks-better/</guid><description><![CDATA[I'm trying to decide which option is better. For context, this is the back view of the house. The siding is Photoshopped to look like what will ultimately be installed (board and batten on lower half and horizontal on upper.) The issues complicating the decision:Option 1: would love the symmetrica...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[overwhelmingly blue/grey (Pic) ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6584602/overwhelmingly-blue-grey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:50:27 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6584602/overwhelmingly-blue-grey/</guid><description><![CDATA[So my husband bought these 3 pieces for the media room downstairs. While comfortable, its an almost overwhelming amount of blue-grey velvet. The room has white walls and a fair amount of space. Im trying to break the look up a bit and was thinking a navy shag rug, accent pillows, a wood or other ...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[mounting TP holder on side of a vanity ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6585180/mounting-tp-holder-on-side-of-a-vanity/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:45:11 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6585180/mounting-tp-holder-on-side-of-a-vanity/</guid><description><![CDATA[My new bathroom in the basement has one option for mounting the TP holder. The side of the vanity. The other side of the toilet is shower glass. Mounting on the back wall involves too much twisting for many people.  I am very hesitant to drill into a new vanity in case something goes wrong. The guy ...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bare pool fence needs help. Zone 9b Bay Area, CA. (Pic) ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6492444/bare-pool-fence-needs-help-zone-9b-bay-area-ca/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 17:01:09 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6492444/bare-pool-fence-needs-help-zone-9b-bay-area-ca/</guid><description><![CDATA[We like the color of the fence now but it needs something to decorate it.We are thinking trellis but we are afraid that something stuck up there could look too random or tacky.We are thinking classy not tacky lol.Vines in the ground could only grow from the sides and any vines could ruin the wood...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gap between waterfall island and cabinets (Pic) ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6585174/gap-between-waterfall-island-and-cabinets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:35:09 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6585174/gap-between-waterfall-island-and-cabinets/</guid><description><![CDATA[Just had a Taj Mahal quartzite waterfall installed next to existing cabinetry. There is a visible gap of about 1/4 or 1/2 in some areas between the waterfall and cabinet, and it varies slightly from top to bottom. Is this considered normal installation tolerance, or should I ask the stone fabricat...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Need help with one blank wall in guest room (Pic) ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6584477/need-help-with-one-blank-wall-in-guest-room/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:04:49 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6584477/need-help-with-one-blank-wall-in-guest-room/</guid><description><![CDATA[I have a very small guest room that is almost complete except for the blank wall opposite the foot of the bed.  There is only 36 between the foot of the bed and the wall. I can hang a large picture but just feels like there should be a piece of furniture below - maybe a slim console table? just nee...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are kitchen toe kicks out of date? (Pic) ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6571401/are-kitchen-toe-kicks-out-of-date/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:24:51 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6571401/are-kitchen-toe-kicks-out-of-date/</guid><description><![CDATA[We are in the middle of a kitchen renovation and without ever asking us, our cabinet maker added &quot;decorative toe kicks&quot; to the sinks and bar cabinets. Aside from our personal preferences (the &quot;decorative&quot; curves are not the look we wanted), I was wondering if the &quot;toe kicks&...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[GE Cafe Series Brushed Brass Handles ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6456590/ge-cafe-series-brushed-brass-handles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:43:08 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6456590/ge-cafe-series-brushed-brass-handles/</guid><description><![CDATA[What Kitchen Faucet color and brand match the Brushed Brass handles on the GE Cafe Series?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[please help with chandelier (Pic) ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6568508/please-help-with-chandelier/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:32:31 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6568508/please-help-with-chandelier/</guid><description><![CDATA[I updated my chandelier and Im not sure if this works. What are your thoughts?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Construction Design Advice (Pic) ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6583628/new-construction-design-advice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:44:41 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6583628/new-construction-design-advice/</guid><description><![CDATA[We are building a semi-custom home through Perry and debating some of these upgrades, give your thoughts below please! Attached photos of brick options we are drawn to with available stones/color palettes and some photos of the elevation of the home for reference. I lean pretty heavily traditional i...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kitchen Design - Upper Cabinets or Windows (Pic) ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6524509/kitchen-design-upper-cabinets-or-windows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:51:20 PST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6524509/kitchen-design-upper-cabinets-or-windows/</guid><description><![CDATA[We are expanding the wall in this photo 8 feet to the right of the window (total length approx. 20 feet). This is the wall where the oven, cook top and sink will be located. The current design plan shows this wall with a hood and backsplash only and we do not like this vast open wall with a hood onl...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[bathroom tile dilemma (Pic) ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6584669/bathroom-tile-dilemma/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:27:28 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6584669/bathroom-tile-dilemma/</guid><description><![CDATA[Im using an interior designer and we all agree the entire shower up to the ceiling should be tiled. She saysto extend out from shower along window wall, so you see it when you walk into the bathroom. I dont think it should be a focal wall. If anything, I think the vanity/toilet wall should be til...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[kitchen island pendant or no?! ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6551417/kitchen-island-pendant-or-no/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:27:59 PST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6551417/kitchen-island-pendant-or-no/</guid><description><![CDATA[Ive been seeing where people are moving away from hanging kitchen pendants and instead placing bullet type lights. We moved into a home built in 2008 and need to update the kitchen! Its not a large island but I do have 12 foot ceilings included a picture here. Im considering not placing pendant...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which kitchen pendant looks best? ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6567096/which-kitchen-pendant-looks-best/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 22:09:31 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6567096/which-kitchen-pendant-looks-best/</guid><description><![CDATA[Which kitchen pendant looks best in the space Option 1,2,3,4,5,6?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pendant light suggestions please (Pic) ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6537235/pendant-light-suggestions-please/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:28:06 PST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6537235/pendant-light-suggestions-please/</guid><description><![CDATA[I just put this chandelier in the entry of our new to us house.  Sharing a picture so you can get an idea of my taste.  I like to think my style  is traditional with a twist.I have been looking at pendants for a while and not finding anything I like.  New entry chandelier  Kitchen with previous ...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[certainteed vinyl siding in slate ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6234927/certainteed-vinyl-siding-in-slate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 17:14:05 PST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6234927/certainteed-vinyl-siding-in-slate/</guid><description><![CDATA[Does anybody have a picture or experience with the certainteed vinyl siding color slate? We are considering this for our new construction but Im having a hard time finding pictures online. Thank you!]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[need help on light fixtures in kitchen (Pic) ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6582989/need-help-on-light-fixtures-in-kitchen/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:31:29 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6582989/need-help-on-light-fixtures-in-kitchen/</guid><description><![CDATA[Which fixture works better in this kitchen and coordinates with the rest of the lighting and the space in general]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great Room Makeover (Pic) ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6579705/great-room-makeover/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:00:09 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6579705/great-room-makeover/</guid><description><![CDATA[This room has not been changed in 35 years.  It is multi-purpose - dining, family room, library - and is very dark with overpowering crown molding.  I have never liked it!  Woodwork in the rest of the 1927 farmhouse is white with the exception of the kitchen.  I have been experimenting with chatgpt ...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[1930's living room lay out help (Pic) ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6568379/1930-s-living-room-lay-out-help/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:25:01 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6568379/1930-s-living-room-lay-out-help/</guid><description><![CDATA[hi so this is my living room right now, the sectional i had custom made for a small apartment i lived in years ago, when i moved i just stuck in in here and left it. the way the room is laid out its tough to figure out where i should place things....i was thinking of using the middle wall that just ...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[living room design help needed (Pic) ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6557826/living-room-design-help-needed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:09:14 PST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6557826/living-room-design-help-needed/</guid><description><![CDATA[Help needed here for the designer challenged. I need this space to function hard. Think layered NYC apartment style. Its the only living space aside from the absurdly large kitchen which Ill get to next. I need as much seating and storage I can get, window treatments, and paint or wall coverings. ...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can I improve the look of this living room ?? (Pic) ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6558276/how-can-i-improve-the-look-of-this-living-room/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:38:40 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6558276/how-can-i-improve-the-look-of-this-living-room/</guid><description><![CDATA[Ve]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freestanding or Undermount tub (Pic) ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6546866/freestanding-or-undermount-tub/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:21:30 PST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6546866/freestanding-or-undermount-tub/</guid><description><![CDATA[We tore out our old corner Jacuzzi tub. Now what?Our bathroom is a good size, but trying to design a layout with the corner windows has been difficult. If we choose a freestanding, it can be centered on the left window. If we choose and Undermount  it would not be able to  be centered because the t...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opinions Needed on Roof Shingle Selection (Pic) ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6582261/opinions-needed-on-roof-shingle-selection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:32:47 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6582261/opinions-needed-on-roof-shingle-selection/</guid><description><![CDATA[I have had these GAF samples for weeks. Narrowed it down to Mission Brown, Barkwood and maybe Weathered Wood. If you know of a different brand with a brown shingle without too much variation please suggest it. Thanks!]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attaching a curtain rod to a glass panel in a bath/shower. ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/3424174/attaching-a-curtain-rod-to-a-glass-panel-in-a-bath-shower/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2015 11:24:40 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/3424174/attaching-a-curtain-rod-to-a-glass-panel-in-a-bath-shower/</guid><description><![CDATA[Was wondering if there is a special attachment for a curtain rod to be secured to a glass panel.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bianco Superior Quartzite (Pic) ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/5849729/bianco-superior-quartzite/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2020 10:17:33 PST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/5849729/bianco-superior-quartzite/</guid><description><![CDATA[Hi- does anyone have Bianco Superior Quartzite in their bath or kitchen that they could share a picture of? Speak of durability? My husband and I are considering using this in our kitchen and it is hard to find pictures! Thanks!]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Floating vanity ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6584386/floating-vanity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:44:49 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6584386/floating-vanity/</guid><description><![CDATA[Hello.  I'm having a 54 inch floating vanity built in my guest bath.  3 drawers on top with middle drawer being faux to accomodate plumbing.  Two deeper drawers on the bottom.   I'm thinking 10-12 inches off floor with finished height around 33-34 inches including quartz top.    Should I use slim ta...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not sure how to use a statement tile. (Pic) ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6583858/not-sure-how-to-use-a-statement-tile/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:17:52 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6583858/not-sure-how-to-use-a-statement-tile/</guid><description><![CDATA[I am redoing the bathroom in my new apartment at my sons house. My DIL has hired a designer to do the remodeling in the main house and my space as well. First, I know people are going to encourage living in the house before doing any remodeling, but this is totally not doable. They have 3 kids aged...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[drawer within a deep drawer ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6584231/drawer-within-a-deep-drawer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:57:53 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6584231/drawer-within-a-deep-drawer/</guid><description><![CDATA[I have a 10 year old kitchen and have too many deep drawers. Is it easy/possible to purchase a shallow drawer to install in the deep drawer?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dental crown molding ]]></title><link>https://www.houzz.com/discussions/4253688/dental-crown-molding/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2016 10:41:17 PDT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.houzz.com/discussions/4253688/dental-crown-molding/</guid><description><![CDATA[Typically what style decor goes well with dental crown molding?]]></description></item></channel></rss>