What's Popular: Top 20 Houzz Photos

A while back, I wrote an ideabook about the 15 top design trends on Houzz. Today, I thought I'd look at the top 20 most popular pictures, to see what that says about what we're into, as a group.

The number one picture here has been added to 1382 ideabooks (as of this writing) and the number 20 picture has been added to 648. That's a lot of ideabooks!

So what design ideas interest us? Natural light, neutral colors, and traditional design with a modern edge - that seems to be the aesthetic most of us are into. Add a few weathered and vintage-inspired touches, plus some creative and smart uses of space (especially for storage), and you've got a Houzz reader's dream home.

Check out the photos:

Kit Pollard

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20. Weathered Kitchen. This space combines the white kitchen trend, turquoise and weathered elements for a perfect storm of a gathering and cooking space.

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19. Ladylike Gallery. Gallery of photos? Check. Turquoise (aka 2010's color of the year)? Check. Touches of femininity? Check.

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17. White Bath. This pristine bathroom is so clean and I love the glass doors and vintage look of the tile and fixtures.

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16. Dining Pretty. This room combines natural light, great dark wood, an amazing light fixtures, and gorgeous green hydrangeas to create a lovely spot for a meal.

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15. Tasteful Boudoir. I love the sitting room element in this simple, comfortable, pretty bedroom.

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14. Muted Floral Parlor. This room is a little more formal than most of what's really popular here on Houzz, and it's a beautiful example of incorporating florals without going overboard.

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13. Beachy Bedroom. This room combines two favorite trends - gallery photos and weathered boards - to great effect.

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12. Neutral Bath. We love that beige tile (come to think of it, it's what lines my shower)! This bath is simple and small and neatly organized.

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11. Open Floor Plan. What a perfect place for a party. Plus, check out the amazing ceiling.

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10. Corner Bed. This space is fantastic. For one thing, it's a great use for a small space and it doesn't feel cramped thanks to the window. Plus, the addition of weathered accessories that have a vintage vibe makes it cool.

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9. Hidden Storage. Full-length mirrors are a great addition to the bathroom - and even better when they're hiding in-wall storage.

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8. Spa Shower. From soothing neutral tile to amazing fixtures and a gorgeous built-in bench, this oversized shower is absolutely amazing.

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7. Uber-organized Pantry. This pantry makes me jealous. It's tucked into a wall, and not even all that big, but it's organization is so tight that it becomes dream kitchen storage.

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6. Modern Bedroom. This space is all about finding an end (and beginning) of the day Moment of Zen.

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5. Cool Island. The brick backsplash and great fixtures in this kitchen complement an amazing island.

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4. Organized & Inspiring Office. This home office is the best of both worlds - it's neat and organized, but packed full of creative inspiration.

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3. White, White Kitchen. This room combines several Houzz obsessions: natural light, open shelving, and clean white in the kitchen. Plus, love that marble island.

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2. The Bright Breakfast Nook. This space is great for its natural light and the high gloss of that great table.

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1. The Gray Gallery. Gallery arrangements of photos are always popular here and this one is especially clean and classic.