Certified Kitchen Designer with 12 years of experience, [Author Name] is known for blending style with smart functionality. She is the proud winner of the 2023 National Kitchen & Bath Design Award, and through HouzGem, she shares expert tips and inspiration to help readers create beautiful, efficient kitchens and home spaces.
Your living room is supposed to be the heart of the home—cozy, stylish, and maybe even Entertainment-worthy. But if you’ve got kids, there’s a good chance it looks more like the aftermath of a toy explosion. Trucks under the couch, Lego landmines waiting to stab your feet, dolls camped on the coffee table… sound familiar?…
Stairs are often the most ignored part of a house. You walk up, you walk down, maybe you trip once or twice (just me? 😅), but how often do you really think about the treads under your feet? For most people, stairs are just… stairs. But here’s the thing: with a few smart stair tread…
Most balconies and terraces get neglected. They end up as glorified storage for old plants, rusty chairs, or that exercise bike you swore you’d use. Sound familiar? Yeah, I’ve been there too. But here’s the deal: a terrace design balcony has so much potential. With the right ideas, you can transform that sad slab of…
Let’s be honest for a second—sharing an office with someone else can feel like either the best collaboration of your life or an unintentional endurance test. If you don’t get the layout right, things get messy—literally and emotionally. Ever tried working with your laptop while your partner’s printer is whirring like a helicopter five feet…
Hand towels aren’t just functional—they’re the unsung heroes of your bathroom. Yet, how often do we stop to think about how we hang them? Most of us toss them over a rod or hook and call it a day. Here’s the thing: your bathroom hand towel holder can make or break the look of your…
Small homes and apartments don’t always give us the luxury of a separate office and a walk-in closet. Most of us are left juggling piles of clothes, files, and laptops in the same cramped space. It feels like living in a mashup episode of The Home Edit meets The Office, but without the glam camera…
Most of us have spent way too many hours in boring, gray office break rooms that feel like a punishment instead of a perk. Ever walked into one and thought, “Wow, I’d rather take my lunch in the stairwell than sit here”? Yep, been there too. A break room should feel like a mini escape,…
Let’s be honest: the living room is the stage of your home. It’s where friends crash, Netflix marathons happen, and where your toddler will probably spill juice at least once a week. Now, rugs in living room spaces? They’re not just “floor covers.” Nope. They set the vibe, tie the room together, and instantly upgrade…
So, you’ve got a balcony. Congrats! 🎉 That little outdoor patch is basically a VIP lounge waiting to happen. The only problem? It feels bare, exposed, or just plain boring. You want privacy, shade, or maybe just something stylish enough that your neighbors stop peeking in with envy (or binoculars—seriously, Karen, stop staring). I’ve been…
Ever stare at your balcony and feel like it’s just… there? Plain, boring, and completely uninspiring? Trust me, I’ve been there. I used to have a balcony that was basically a concrete slab with a lonely chair—nothing to make me feel like I actually wanted to step outside. If you’re reading this, you’re probably thinking…