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Frivillig om koncertbegrænsning på Marienhaab: Små fællesskaber betaler prisen
Aalborg Koncerterne i Marienhaab har trukket masser af gæster de foregående år. Men på grund af klager bliver der fremover færre koncerter til frustration for de frivillige. Privatfoto Dette er et debatindlæg. Indlægget er udtryk for skribentens egen holdning. Sommerens koncerter på Marienhaab er blevet skåret ned efter klager. De frivillige spørger, hvorfor de små, rolige koncerter rammes, mens langt større og mere støjende begivenheder får plads.
The 10 Most Popular New Living Spaces Right Now
10. Sky High This family room is part of a new open-plan kitchen, living and dining space added to the rear of a London home. Ahrberg Jackson Design helped select the finishes and furnishings, which include a stylish rose-and-sage color palette, floral wallpaper in the dining area, and a midtone wood entertainment unit with a mix of open and closed storage space plus a decorative slatted panel.
10 Big-Picture Home Remodeling Trends to Consider in 2025
1. Guest Bathrooms Catch Up to Kitchens in Popularity Kitchen projects historically have been the most popular type of renovation project. But in 2024, the same share of renovating homeowners (24%) remodeled a guest bathroom as remodeled the kitchen, marking a notable shift. Additionally, an equal share of homeowners built an addition to the kitchen as built an addition to the bathroom (2% each) to accommodate upgrades.
Pets Play a Big Role in Home Improvement Projects
For millions of Americans, a pet makes a house a home. Now, a new study by Houzz shows that when remodeling their homes, pet owners keep their furry — and hairy, feathery and scaly — friends in mind. Houzz surveyed more than 1,000 pet owners and found that nearly half (48%) prioritize pets in their decision-making process when upgrading their home.
15 Nature-inspired Wall Murals
From abstract seascapes to detailed woodlands, wall murals can bring a dramatic atmosphere to a room. Nature-inspired murals, in particular, are tipped to be big this year as a part of a growing desire to bring the natural world indoors. Browse these beautiful examples and see how designers on Houzz have created a connection to the great outdoors.
30 Fun and Creative Ideas to Elevate Your Basement
If your basement is merely utilitarian — or looks straight out of “That ’70s Show” — you’re probably not maximizing its function, value or appeal — or, for that matter, your potential for fun! Check out these awesome basements uploaded to Houzz for inspiration on features you might want to consider for your own remodeling plan to go beyond the purely practical. Click on the photos to see more of each project. Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg 1.
25 Ideas for Kitchen Appliance Garages
Appliance garages conceal countertop appliances such as blenders, coffee makers and toasters while keeping them easily accessible and organized. While they’ve been around for decades, they’re enjoying a resurgence in popularity as homeowners incorporate more gadgets into their kitchens — and as pros design better-looking and harder-working options. We scoured recent uploads to the Houzz photo feed for examples of smart and attractive appliance garages in a variety of kitchen styles and sizes.
How to Rock a Rough Stone Kitchen Backsplash or Accent Wall
Lately, kitchens clad in stone that looks straight out of a field or quarry keep popping up on the Houzz photo feed — and in our design daydreams. But while these backsplashes’ aesthetic upsides abound, they do have us wondering how one keeps them clean (among other questions).
The Kitchen is the Heart of the Home in this Chicago New Build
With a child on the way and a long list of “must-haves” for their home, interior designer Amy Storm (owner and lead designer at Amy Storm & Company) had to accomplish a lot in a short period of time. Steve Poteraki of Studio 1 Architects, PJ Murphy of Patrick Murphy Builders, and Amy’s firm worked in harmony to bring their wish list to life. The home is simplistic and sophisticated, with bold details that will stand the test of time. Amy tells us more.
The Top 10 Kids’ Bedrooms of 2022
2. Coastal Comforts Designer Nate Fischer used Houzz Pro Mood Boards to configure the bunk beds in this coastal Southern California home. Ultimately, he landed on full XL beds, which are a little smaller than queen mattresses but plenty comfy for the intended users: visiting college kids, their friends and, eventually, grandchildren. Bulkhead lights, porthole-like accents and a soft blue-gray, tan and white color scheme nod to the home’s seaside locale.
The Top 10 Powder Rooms of 2022
Get inspiration for moody color schemes, bold wallpaper and statement mirrors from these most-saved photos of the year Powder rooms are usually places where designers and homeowners feel more comfortable taking a walk on the wild side with design choices. That’s because these bathrooms are typically small, intimate and often windowless, creating an opportunity to embrace details that might not fit in other more visible areas of the home.
6 New Kitchens With Stylish Color and Material Combinations
4. White, Wood and Black Metal Designer: Kelsey Demetralis of Amy Storm & Co. Location: Wheaton, Illinois Size: 270 square feet (25 square meters); 13½ by 20 feet Homeowners’ request. “Our clients are passionate about nutrition, organization and cooking, so the kitchen is a special place in their home for them to exercise their passions,” designer Kelsey Demetralis says. “They wanted to create a functional and thoughtful space that reflected their personalities.
The Top 10 Powder Rooms So Far in 2022
Get ideas for bold wallpapers, statement mirrors and pretty palettes from the most-saved powder room photos this year Becky HarrisMarch 30, 2022 Houzz Contributor. Hi there! I live in a 1940s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected." I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. More This Trending Now story features the most-saved powder room photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2021, and March 15, 2022.
The 10 Most Popular Bedrooms of Summer 2021
Find great ideas for seating, feature walls and more from these most-saved photos on Houzz Bryan AnthonyOctober 24, 2021 Houzz Editorial Staff; writer, design enthusiast, reader, avid traveler. More This Trending Now story features the most-saved bedroom photos uploaded to Houzz between June 15 and Sept. 15, 2021. If you’re starting to feel a fall chill in the air, you might also be thinking about lingering in bed a little longer than usual.
7 Laundry Room Color Palettes to Make Washday More Relaxing
A soothing, pretty laundry room can help turn the tasks of washing clothes and folding laundry into a more pleasant chore — perhaps even a meditative one. Since most of us don’t have large laundry rooms, I suggest choosing colors that make a small space look larger. As a bonus, in a well-lit space, white and softer colors bounce the light around, helping us see stains better. Read on for seven calming palettes to inspire your own laundry room refresh. The best part about these options?
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