Born on Houzz125 Stories

How working with a designer gave the owner of this flat the confidence to make brave and beautiful choices

From dividing a room to building a mezzanine to thinking laterally about location, check out these dressing zone ideas

A simple repositioning of the bed opened up the potential of this large bedroom

A once dark house is given a lift with pale wood, calming blues and earthy neutrals

When you compare the before and after pictures of this airy, spacious kitchen, it’s hard to believe it’s the same room

Take ideas from these genius renovations to create a smart laundry space

Two bedrooms with en suites and study areas create independent, private spaces for adult daughters

It had the period features and lovely light, but this London flat needed a redesign to become a welcoming, personal pad

It took just six weeks to turn a kitchen and living room into a comfy, elegant space, as before and after photos show

Step it up? Level it out? See how designers, including one hired on Houzz, handled slopes on these tricky plots

Crisp black and white is softened with natural materials and gentle texture in this forever home