I must warn you: A visit to houzz.com may be hazardous to your productivity...! You may want to set a timer because you can lose complete track and before you realize it , you will have whiled away hours searching, admiring and even creating your own albums. Regardless, I definitely think the possible time-sink is a risk worth taking!
Why do I love Houzz? Let me count the ways!
- User-friendly. Its so organized you don't have to be a computer-whiz. Its pretty easy to search and find what you are looking for!
- Filters. You can search by style, space, or even metros - from the most basic to unique approaches to design. If you wish, you can narrow in on a location or any combination of the three options.
- Ideabooks. In case you don't want to get that specific, you might just want to make your trip over to Houzz a quick stop to simply browse and swoon over the ideabooks - yup, how nice is that...other people have done all the searching for you! It can be a great afternoon pick-me-up when you need a break from work and just want to look at something pretty.
- Buzz. Love this! Users can upload their own images and get feedback from other readers or use this area to "buzz" about a detail or design you found and admired. I love to see the work of my colleagues in the design field and I have to tell you, it is fun to see the creativity of some of the DIY crowd too. Creativity is never-ending!
Just look at what caught my eye while searching by categories:
Search = "Architects":
Filter by Style = "Eclectic":
Search Photos = "Funky":
Search Ideabooks = "Storibook":
So tell me, how much do you love it and what has caught your eye?
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The kitchen picture looks almost exactly like one of my clients homes! I had to look twice to be sure it wasn't her kitchen. Love those horizontal striped green drapes in the eclectic photo. Great post!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing one of my designs in your post. I love Houzz too, and the ability to search easily is my favorite feature. Love the funky bathroom!
ReplyDeleteI know Lisa, the drapes are gorgeous aren't they? I need to find out who the fabric was by; went to the Design Ctr. last week but didn't find it.
ReplyDeleteJane ~ your room design caught my eye immediately. I love the comfortable styling; relaxed and timeless.
Thank you both for stopping by!
Sarah, thanks for a great post and sharing about Houzz. I've never really explored it but will now. Loved everything about Jane Ann's serene room and those horizontal green striped curtains were fabulous! I've always loved alcoves so I really enjoyed the daybed, I'd love to curl up in it with a good book.
ReplyDeleteSarah, you asked what we like? Well, I have to say that the fresh periwinkle color on the ceiling of the last photo is magnificent. It is so new and a whimsical surprise compared to the typical soft, muted blues previously used on ceilings. LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne & Nicole for letting me know you came by! I have to say Anne, that I love "nooks" to; on the one I have pictured, I think that oval window adds to much to the space. And Nicole, what do you think about the two different fabrics on the drapes. Can't usually pull that off but I love the effect in that room!
ReplyDeleteThat bench niche and that sunny cheerful breakfast area are wonderful finds! I love them both. In fact, I might borrow that grey color from the bench niche for my family room!
ReplyDeleteI've seen Houzz before, but I try not to spend to much time on it...because, like you said, it can be addicting! :)
I could (and have) get lost in Houzz for hours! Endless inspiration!
ReplyDeletelovely spaceshey i am having a giveaway pls check and participate it will mean a lot to me~ deepali
ReplyDeleteGetting a sense of your style by looking at those favs... I adore them too. Nice choices. Tweet w/me during design star: #SDDesignStar Chat soon!
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