Soft, velvety purple spikes gracefully arch over the gray-green foliage of Mexican bush sage in spring through fall in western U.S. gardens

If you're a cat lover, the joys outweigh any other issue. If you haven't lived with one yet, here are a few things to know

Spend less time tending and more time taking in the sights by improving on Victorian and prairie garden designs

These dreamy backyard swimming spots are favorites with the Houzz community

See how to manipulate natural and artificial light — and learn about those baffling new bulbs — to get the exact room colors you want

Whether you’ve inherited a large collection of items or a single bulky piece of furniture, it’s OK to let it go if you don’t need or want it

Dithering over potential palettes for your home? A color pro might be the way to go. Here's how it works

Designers offer tips for examining your closet, memories and daily life to find the right paint colors for your home

Make over your kitchen in spectacular fashion with just colorful cabinet paint? Now there's a bright idea

Houzz Call: Show us a photo of your great home kitchen and tell us how you’ve made it work for you