Most Popular: 10 Ideabooks That Had You Talking in 2014
Revisit some of the topics and homes that caught the Houzz community’s attention this year
2014 has been an incredibly exciting year for Houzz UK, and it certainly wouldn’t have been the same without the active contribution of the homeowners and professionals who make up the Houzz community. In order to celebrate the closing of an eventful year, let’s take a look back at the stories that engaged you, from sleek and stylish Houzz Tours and classic kitchen designs to useful advice and tips for homeowners.
Grey kitchen schemes
Grey schemes have been a Houzz favourite for a while now. The kitchens in this ideabook demonstrate how to effectively pair varying shades of grey with a number of kitchen styles.
Houzz users took the opportunity to show off their own newly grey-hued cabinets, as well as asking professionals and other homeowners about how to proceed with different paint brands and colour combinations.
Browse grey kitchen schemes
Grey schemes have been a Houzz favourite for a while now. The kitchens in this ideabook demonstrate how to effectively pair varying shades of grey with a number of kitchen styles.
Houzz users took the opportunity to show off their own newly grey-hued cabinets, as well as asking professionals and other homeowners about how to proceed with different paint brands and colour combinations.
Browse grey kitchen schemes
A grand penthouse in a Gothic London landmark
This show-stopping penthouse set over three floors incorporates the best aspects of its location at London’s historical St Pancras railway station.
Houzz users celebrated the home’s high ceilings, exposed beams, and blend of modern and minimalist design.
Explore this London penthouse
This show-stopping penthouse set over three floors incorporates the best aspects of its location at London’s historical St Pancras railway station.
Houzz users celebrated the home’s high ceilings, exposed beams, and blend of modern and minimalist design.
Explore this London penthouse
A space-maximising studio in London
Small-space living is a very relevant topic for many flat-dwellers. This London home shows how to maximise space without skimping on style. The clever use of a mirrored wall, as well as the ingenious choice of furniture, made this home a favourite among Houzzers.
Take the full tour of this studio flat
Small-space living is a very relevant topic for many flat-dwellers. This London home shows how to maximise space without skimping on style. The clever use of a mirrored wall, as well as the ingenious choice of furniture, made this home a favourite among Houzzers.
Take the full tour of this studio flat
A Scandi surprise hiding behind a nondescript 1970s exterior
A modest and unassuming 1970s facade gives way to this breathtaking all-white interior that channels the best aspects of Scandi style.
Houzz users were surprised and delighted by the beautiful, crisp interior of the home, and applauded the vision of both the designer and the homeowner.
Tour more of this surprising home
A modest and unassuming 1970s facade gives way to this breathtaking all-white interior that channels the best aspects of Scandi style.
Houzz users were surprised and delighted by the beautiful, crisp interior of the home, and applauded the vision of both the designer and the homeowner.
Tour more of this surprising home
Plenty of light and space in a Victorian redesign
A London homeowner opened up this previously dark Victorian house while still respecting and conserving the period features.
Houzz users admired the owner’s grey and white colour scheme, and commended her on her use of eye-catching details, such as the dusky pink carpet on the stairs.
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A London homeowner opened up this previously dark Victorian house while still respecting and conserving the period features.
Houzz users admired the owner’s grey and white colour scheme, and commended her on her use of eye-catching details, such as the dusky pink carpet on the stairs.
See the rest of this home
A sustainable Scottish home in touch with nature
This creative and ecofriendly home in Dumfries & Galloway exists in perfect harmony with its idyllic surroundings.
Houzzers applauded the building’s sustainable and ecofriendly nature, as well as discussing the logistics of creating such a getaway of their own.
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This creative and ecofriendly home in Dumfries & Galloway exists in perfect harmony with its idyllic surroundings.
Houzzers applauded the building’s sustainable and ecofriendly nature, as well as discussing the logistics of creating such a getaway of their own.
Learn more about this home
A Edinburgh flat with a playful yet glamorous retro look
Eye-catching geometric patterns and a fun, retro style have made this Victorian flat in Scotland a clear favourite.
The vivid bathroom ceiling, covered in geometric wallpaper, was particularly commented upon by Houzz users, as was the flat’s general cool retro appeal.
Tour more of this Scottish flat
Eye-catching geometric patterns and a fun, retro style have made this Victorian flat in Scotland a clear favourite.
The vivid bathroom ceiling, covered in geometric wallpaper, was particularly commented upon by Houzz users, as was the flat’s general cool retro appeal.
Tour more of this Scottish flat
A fresh spin on Shaker style
Shaker-style kitchens are immensely popular, and rightfully so. This kitchen modernises the classic style with a few clever updates.
Houzzers appreciated the kitchen’s neutral colour scheme while also debating details such as the kitchen table’s unique legs.
Take a closer look at this kitchen
Shaker-style kitchens are immensely popular, and rightfully so. This kitchen modernises the classic style with a few clever updates.
Houzzers appreciated the kitchen’s neutral colour scheme while also debating details such as the kitchen table’s unique legs.
Take a closer look at this kitchen
Dreamy decorating ideas for conservatories
Although we may be in the midst of winter, Houzz users never stop dreaming of warmer days. The sun-drenched images in this ideabook are especially enticing on chilly afternoons.
Houzzers coveted the laid-back furniture in these conservatories, and shared fantasies of lazy Sunday breakfasts enjoyed in these bright and airy spaces.
Explore the conservatories
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Which were your favourite ideabooks on Houzz UK, and why? Share your top picks in the Comments below.
Although we may be in the midst of winter, Houzz users never stop dreaming of warmer days. The sun-drenched images in this ideabook are especially enticing on chilly afternoons.
Houzzers coveted the laid-back furniture in these conservatories, and shared fantasies of lazy Sunday breakfasts enjoyed in these bright and airy spaces.
Explore the conservatories
TELL US…
Which were your favourite ideabooks on Houzz UK, and why? Share your top picks in the Comments below.
Professionals shared their expertise in this comprehensive analysis of the pros and cons of various kitchen worktop materials.
Houzzers joined the conversation by sharing their experiences with the worktops in their own kitchens, as well as taking the opportunity to ask professionals about how to alter and care for different worktop materials.
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