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Victoria
9 years ago
I'd really like to see more ideabooks about space planning.
When you start a design or build process it's so easy to make mistakes by not thinking through what needs to go where and what the various regulations are. There are so many differences between the U.S. and UK on this, so having one from a UK based space planner would be incredibly useful. Just knowing how much space to allow for storage, suitable positions for ovens, fridges so you can access them, where to put windows so they don't interfere later with positions of appliances, vanity units etc. It's all very well looking at pretty pictures of the finished interiors, but the planning and layout needs to be right first to enable all the beautification to happen afterwards.
Carolina
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I'd have to agree with Victoria that it would be very interesting to see more actual drawings. They are at the basis of these beautiful photos that Houzz is full of. And actually, a lot of questions in the advice section here are about practical plans and tips for kitchen layouts, cabinet/closet layouts and home layouts. How great would it be if we could refer them to ideabooks/stories that are about that and have clear drawings, tips about measurements to consider and all that. Instead of looking at photos and being distracted by all the bling of chandeliers, pillows and accessories that are very personal choices.
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alant1000
9 years ago
My ideas are:

1) Article on adding value to a house - top 5 or 10 improvements and percentage increase. Many people visiting this site will be people who are looking to do up a house before selling.

2) a focus on certain decades and how elements influence design today, for example modernist, 70s, 80s, with examples of quirky houses done up in vintage styles. I think the 80s is overlooked.

3) a focus on some before and after photos of the best renovations, so people can see the benefits of different colour schemes, extra mirrors, different layout etc.
Lori McGhee
9 years ago
I would love to see more "So your Style is ..."articles I am thinking styles could include bohemian, dark gothic, new gothic and romantic. More articles on sumptuous rooms but with a second hand or upcycle scope. Paint effects, diy tips that sort of thing to complement the styling articles.
alant1000
9 years ago
Agreed with the above, articles that include things that can be done on an 'ordinary' budget in an ordinary house are important.

Perhaps an article that shows best home improvements for under £250, best for under £500, best for under £1000 and so on.
Emmeline Westin
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9 years ago
Great suggestions everyone!

@alant1000 We have created a Before & After category in the Stories section now, ready to be browsed! http://www.houzz.co.uk/ideabooks/before-and-after
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Julie Sheldon
9 years ago
I'm all about achievable that's my speciality.
If you have a budget I can normally make the unachievable achievable. I believe in helping people I totally understand where you are coming from.
It's nice to have nice things and you can do it if you spend time trying to make it happen I love seeing peoples faces at the end.
alant1000
9 years ago
Thanks Emmaline!
Daily Optic
9 years ago
1980s brick/wood paneling renovations.
Pan Wanqing
9 years ago
Interior design for small houses! Many styles or tricks only look nice for big houses such as dark walls or colourful.
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Andy Jobe Decorating Services
9 years ago
More advice and examples of smaller rooms as most people don't live in great big sprawling houses. I browse the picture just dreaming of having the space and money to fill it. Love the app though.
johunt
9 years ago
I have just bought a house off plan and am planning the interior when I move in during the summer and thinking how I can make in next some individualism and personality.
mshoneyrose
9 years ago
I realise this is mainly a temple to minimalism but some of us collect stuff and some have hobbies which require dedicated rooms and some are busy restoring old houses back to their original character (with mod cons.) Some people do not want to mill around in a vast white living space. Could we have some coverage of these alternative options from time to time.
Jo DP
9 years ago
I would like a discussion on bringing back the kitchen table. Everyone wants an island but they are becoming ubiquitous with 3 lights above them often destroying sight lines. realise I am in the minority but they were such an important part of my children growing up.
Think there is a growing trend for tables again but where space is concerned which is the most important?!
slimberley
9 years ago
Before Houzz went all UK, I used to really enjoy Alison Hodgson's "ideabooks" that we're more about how to live well in the home that you have and how to be organised.
I'd like to see more articles on the simple changes you can make to a home to bring some order to chaotic family life (for example, how to plan and create a useful entrance hall and encourage small people to take responsibility for looking after their coats / shoes / making sure they pack school bags the night before)
I love all the articles about style and the way things look, but as a busy mum who works part-time that has to go hand-in-hand with strategies and decorating tips that will make life easier for everyone in our home.
I'd also be keen to see more stories on how rooms can be used well for more than one purpose - play room into makeshift guest room, dining room into sewing room etc.
Jo DP
9 years ago
aahhh ...dining room into library, away from the hurly burly room. (dream.)
Mrs Shooty*
9 years ago
Definitely more on organisation.
Also, more on useful use of space - so how to place furniture and style a long thin living room for example, using UK rooms, not what the U.S. considers to be long and thin, which is often twice the size!!
myperfectadvice
9 years ago
More small bedroom ideas please.
Tony McIntyre
9 years ago
More idea books on how to make use of a small space in the garden please!
alant1000
9 years ago
I've just thought of a new one.

There are quite a few more feminine oriented topics and articles in here which is totally understandable given the demographics and followers, but I think it would be nice to have an article on styling a bachelor pad for us male fans of design.

Not necessarily cliche ones with interiors showing pool tables, photos of cars and gadgets as not all men are gadget obsessed, just a good quality article showing more masculine colour themes, textures etc. I'm always inspired by interiors by Tom Ford, Natuzzi and Bo Concept as good examples.
Kate Burt
8 years ago
It's a while since we asked this question, but we're always interested to hear of anything you'd love to see covered in the Stories part of the site. Let us know here if there's anything you're burning to read about!
Jo DP
8 years ago
Paint colours.
Jonathan
8 years ago
I would be interested in rarely seen house features - wine cellars, mood lighting, tree houses, outdoor living rooms, unusual car parking solutions, craft rooms, spa facilities, home gyms, home based businesses, boutique B&Bs, green initiatives, multi generational houses, solution finding for specific needs such as disability, achieving designer looks on a budget, mixing antique and modern, up cycling, outdoor kitchens, how to display collections, including pets in design, well furnished conservatories, garden sheds with style ...... There is loads
Jo DP
8 years ago
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Articles on the "Jewellry" of rooms would be appreciated please: e.g. the 'right' coffee tables, Mirrors, the 'right`' lamps, wall lights, are hard to source, as are little side tables/nest of tables. Also Art. Please can we share any really good ones or ideas for using salvage etc as coffee tables/side tables etc
croftendhouse
7 years ago
It drives me crazy seeing pictures of homes and products in homes that aren't in the UK. Most ordinary UK homes have tiny rooms with awkward layouts, few closets, and litte in the way of architectural detail or interest. Furniture and accessories and are also vastly different and limited in terms of quality, workmanship, etc. compared to the US . Why show us looks and things we can't have? Stick with the UK please!
Harri
6 years ago
What I'd love to see on Houzz is individual articles showing houses, kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms and bedrooms by size. I'm terrible visualising rooms by size and people who post pictures on houzz rarely out the measurements of the room in. Maybe by doing individual articles with pictures on kitchens for example from tiny to huge, it would help people like me.
J A
6 years ago
I would like to see when showing bedrooms the whole room including the wardrobes. Most images show the bed, bedside tables and maybe a chair but there is no evidence of full sized adults storing clothing in the bedroom. Most UK houses don't have walk in closets and there is not much inspiration for couples sharing a normal sized room about where to hang their clothes and keep the room looking stylish
Mulchie
6 years ago
I'd like more information about how to create a room around key pieces e.g. a mood board showing possible colours, accessories etc to go with a certain coffee table or sofa. I'm rubbish at putting items together, knowing if they go and then adding finishing touches!

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