Stories from Houzz

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Houzz Tours
Houzz Tour: Artistic and Playful Update for a Seattle Tudor
By Becky Harris
Original stained glass windows, ornate millwork and classic proportions suit this home’s fresh take on traditional
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My Houzz
My Houzz: Calm, Crisp Neutrals in a Renovated 1887 Chicago House
By Rachel Loewen
Dreamy whites, warm wood accents and classic finishes help make this couple’s first home a relaxing retreat
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Houzz TV
Chicago Church Becomes a Home for a Music Lover
By Gwendolyn Purdom
A homeowner works with an interior designer to hit all the right notes in a converted 1920 church
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Houzz Tours
My Houzz: Pretty Pastels and Classic Style in South Carolina
By Margaret Wright
See how this homeowner and her interior designer added a coastal-inspired palette to the renovated 1866 Charleston home
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Houzz Tours
Houzz Tour: Builder Customizes Old House for Modern Family Life
By Becky Harris
Special touches like indoor-outdoor bar stools, an outdoor kitchen and a rope loft mark this San Francisco home
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Houzz Tours
Houzz Tour: Bold Strokes for a Designer’s Home in Baltimore
By Bryan Anthony
Works from local artists, vivid paint colors and an eclectic mix of furnishings enliven this 1898 apartment
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Houzz Tours
Houzz Tour: Restored Home on San Francisco’s Famed Alamo Square
By Bryan Anthony
A designer revitalizes her 1901 Edwardian, which faces the park known for its row of ‘Painted Ladies’
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Before and Afters
Before and After: Dramatic Changes for Actor Gavin Houston’s Home
By Becky Harris
New finishes, millwork, built-ins and gallons of white paint freshen up a dated Los Angeles house
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My Houzz
My Houzz: Kid-Friendly Touches in a New Nashville Home
By Caroline Sharpnack
Custom storage adds toddler-friendly function to this couple’s airy open-concept house in Tennessee
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Houzz Tours
Houzz Tour: An Alabama Lake House Grows With the Family
By Becky Harris
A funky 1970s cabin loses its fake wood paneling and shag carpeting but stays true to its relaxed roots
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Small Homes
My Houzz: Neutral Charm in an 1890 Boston Brownstone
By Faith Towers
Soothing grays, classic lines and thoughtful decor come together in this couple’s 700-square-foot South End home
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