Michael Chen is Certified Kitchen Designer with 12 years of experience, he is known for blending style with smart functionality. he is the proud winner of the 2023 National Kitchen & Bath Design Award, and through HouzGem, he shares expert tips and inspiration to help readers create beautiful, efficient kitchens and home spaces.
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…
Ever walked into your bathroom and thought, “Wow, this place feels more like a storage closet than a spa”? Yeah, I’ve been there. Bathrooms are supposed to be the most relaxing corner of your home, but often they’re cluttered, uninspiring, and just… meh. If that sounds familiar, you’re in for a treat. Enter the Japandi…
Ever walked into a half bathroom and thought, “Wow, this feels more like a broom closet with plumbing than an actual bathroom”? You’re not alone. Half bathrooms (a.k.a. powder rooms) are usually tiny, awkwardly placed, and often neglected when it comes to design. But here’s the kicker: these small spaces actually give you the biggest…