15 All-Time-Favorite Houzz Photos Shared by Readers
For Houzz’s 10th anniversary, we asked readers to share their favorite photos. Here are a few that caught our attention
Since Houzz’s debut, more than 20 million photos of professionally designed homes and yards have been uploaded to the website and app, providing endless design inspiration. We wanted to know which ones readers love the most. So to mark Houzz’s 10th anniversary this month, we asked readers to share their all-time-favorite photos and tell us why they adore them. Here are 15 photos and corresponding comments that express a shared appreciation for the work of our professional community.
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2. Delightful Dining Room
This Los Angeles dining room by Studio Palomino is considered an ideal hangout spot by reader afronaut, who wrote: “This is the most cheerful-looking space. Perfect table for dining, projects, doing homework or reading a book over a leisurely cup of coffee while keeping the chef of the day company.”
This Los Angeles dining room by Studio Palomino is considered an ideal hangout spot by reader afronaut, who wrote: “This is the most cheerful-looking space. Perfect table for dining, projects, doing homework or reading a book over a leisurely cup of coffee while keeping the chef of the day company.”
3. Stress-Relieving Pool Area
Shelly Christensen commented that she turns to the photo of this Miami pool area by Design Styles Architecture whenever she needs to unwind. “There are so many wonderful photos, but this one is my absolute favorite,” she wrote. “I love things that are light and airy. This photo helps me to breathe whenever I am stressed.”
Shelly Christensen commented that she turns to the photo of this Miami pool area by Design Styles Architecture whenever she needs to unwind. “There are so many wonderful photos, but this one is my absolute favorite,” she wrote. “I love things that are light and airy. This photo helps me to breathe whenever I am stressed.”
4. Bold Blue Bedroom
The bold grasscloth-covered walls in this San Francisco bedroom by CM Natural Designs inspired reader teamaltese’s own remodel. “I wanted to do something different for the main bedroom in our new condo,” teamaltese wrote. “This inspired us to paint the walls navy blue.”
The bold grasscloth-covered walls in this San Francisco bedroom by CM Natural Designs inspired reader teamaltese’s own remodel. “I wanted to do something different for the main bedroom in our new condo,” teamaltese wrote. “This inspired us to paint the walls navy blue.”
5. Soothing Kitchen Colors
The calming sage walls and fresh white cabinets in this Connecticut kitchen by Crisp Architects kicked off reader miamydane’s home renovation. “They became the jumping-off point for our entire house. Just a few more rooms to go and I couldn’t be happier,” miamydane commented.
The calming sage walls and fresh white cabinets in this Connecticut kitchen by Crisp Architects kicked off reader miamydane’s home renovation. “They became the jumping-off point for our entire house. Just a few more rooms to go and I couldn’t be happier,” miamydane commented.
7. Family Room Favorite
This vibrant Wyoming family room by Frame Design has kept one reader coming back for more. “This was the first room I fell in love with on Houzz,” reddjacks commented. “I’m pretty sure I’ve read every article in 10 years and told all my friends to use [Houzz] for inspiration. Thank you for such great stories, examples and advice.”
This vibrant Wyoming family room by Frame Design has kept one reader coming back for more. “This was the first room I fell in love with on Houzz,” reddjacks commented. “I’m pretty sure I’ve read every article in 10 years and told all my friends to use [Houzz] for inspiration. Thank you for such great stories, examples and advice.”
8. Let There Be Light
This bright and airy Massachusetts kitchen by Platt Builders inspired a remodel for reader julielsp, who wrote: “I just adore this photo. When I was remodeling my kitchen, I used it as inspiration. I love the light coming in from the windows.”
This bright and airy Massachusetts kitchen by Platt Builders inspired a remodel for reader julielsp, who wrote: “I just adore this photo. When I was remodeling my kitchen, I used it as inspiration. I love the light coming in from the windows.”
9. Lush Landscape
This manicured front yard by Sisson Landscapes for a Washington, D.C., home provided inspiration for Lynn Anne Miller’s own property. “I used this photo to help create my front area where a second driveway had been,” she wrote.
This manicured front yard by Sisson Landscapes for a Washington, D.C., home provided inspiration for Lynn Anne Miller’s own property. “I used this photo to help create my front area where a second driveway had been,” she wrote.
10. The Perfect Setup
This Santa Cruz, California, family room by Suna Lock of Stripe Design Group hits all the right notes for reader kaysarasara, who said: “I’m a fan of bright, whimsical design that doesn’t take itself very seriously, so this photo has really stuck with me. I love that this room looks like it is full of bubbles, from the circles of the light fixtures [and] the globe on the bookcase to the collection of mirrors over the fireplace. It also just looks so comfortable and lived in, and I would love to have a seat at that table with a book and a cup of coffee.”
This Santa Cruz, California, family room by Suna Lock of Stripe Design Group hits all the right notes for reader kaysarasara, who said: “I’m a fan of bright, whimsical design that doesn’t take itself very seriously, so this photo has really stuck with me. I love that this room looks like it is full of bubbles, from the circles of the light fixtures [and] the globe on the bookcase to the collection of mirrors over the fireplace. It also just looks so comfortable and lived in, and I would love to have a seat at that table with a book and a cup of coffee.”
11. Downsizing Motivation
This rustic New York sunroom by CWB Architects provided just the right motivation for margaret26, who commented: “Downsizing is very difficult on many levels, but when we saw this photo on Houzz at approximately the same time we found our little house with a big porch, we breathed a sigh of relief and said, ‘We can do this.’”
This rustic New York sunroom by CWB Architects provided just the right motivation for margaret26, who commented: “Downsizing is very difficult on many levels, but when we saw this photo on Houzz at approximately the same time we found our little house with a big porch, we breathed a sigh of relief and said, ‘We can do this.’”
12. Storage Solution
The built-in cabinetry in this Scotland bedroom by The Wee House sparked a storage solution idea for reader stoussai, who said: “When we moved into our new home a few years ago, the first job was to get creative with storage. This photo was the inspiration for our bedroom.”
The built-in cabinetry in this Scotland bedroom by The Wee House sparked a storage solution idea for reader stoussai, who said: “When we moved into our new home a few years ago, the first job was to get creative with storage. This photo was the inspiration for our bedroom.”
13. Desert Delight
Reader Ivana keeps turning back to this desert home in Scottsdale, Arizona, by Tate Studio Architects. “This whole project is my dream come true,” she wrote. “I’ve looked at it through the years, and each time I find some inspiration.”
Reader Ivana keeps turning back to this desert home in Scottsdale, Arizona, by Tate Studio Architects. “This whole project is my dream come true,” she wrote. “I’ve looked at it through the years, and each time I find some inspiration.”
14. Eye Opener
The gorgeous onyx shower wall in this Denver bathroom by Robyn Scott Interiors caught reader kangasaris’ attention. “It opened my eyes to the delight that is onyx,” kangasaris wrote. “This is one of my fave pictures on Houzz. Who wouldn’t love to have this as their shower?”
The gorgeous onyx shower wall in this Denver bathroom by Robyn Scott Interiors caught reader kangasaris’ attention. “It opened my eyes to the delight that is onyx,” kangasaris wrote. “This is one of my fave pictures on Houzz. Who wouldn’t love to have this as their shower?”
15. Bring In the Brick
The brick range wall in this San Francisco kitchen by Ayelet Designs inspired reader magarnsey to re-create the look at home. “We now have a brick wall in the kitchen,” magarnsey said. “Thank you, Houzz!”
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The brick range wall in this San Francisco kitchen by Ayelet Designs inspired reader magarnsey to re-create the look at home. “We now have a brick wall in the kitchen,” magarnsey said. “Thank you, Houzz!”
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It’s easy to see why reader ilemaurice commented, “Need I say more?” while sharing this all-time-favorite Houzz photo. The stunning glass-walled stairwell in this contemporary Napa, California, home by Remick + Sessions Design speaks for itself.