Meredith Owen Interiors

Marianne LipanovichDecember 19, 2022 Houzz Contributor. I'm a California-based writer and editor. While most of my projects are garden-based, you might also find me writing about home projects and classical music. Away from the computer, I'm found in the garden (naturally), on my bike, or ice-skating outdoors (yes, that is possible in California). I'm also willing to taste-test anything that's chocolate. More

This Trending Now story features the most-saved deck and patio photos uploaded to Houzz between Dec. 15, 2021, and March 15, 2022. With spring upon us, it’s a good time to focus on updating outdoor areas to fully embrace the warmer months ahead. And if you’re looking for inspiration, consider this countdown of the most-saved deck and patio photos recently uploaded to Houzz. You’ll find plenty of ideas for shade structures, fire features, comfortable lounge areas and more. 10.

If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, then the place where you eat breakfast should have some importance, right? And nothing can quite top the dedicated breakfast nook. These informal dining spots are typically carved out in the corner of a kitchen, have comfortable seating for those just-woken-up family members and often enjoy a pleasing view worthy of that first sip of coffee. If you’re looking for a knockout nook, consider these seven inspiring setups. 1.