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13 curious homes with secret rooms hidden inside
The owners of this impressive property, an active family of five, had been coming to a rental cabin on Lake Wenatchee, Washington, for years and were ready to build one of their own. They hired DeForest Architects to create them a house that "unfolded in time and space, rather than giving away its secrets all at once," lead architect John DeForest said of the project. Can you spot one of the home's hidden secrets?
12 curious homes with secret rooms hidden inside
Things aren't always what they seem, as these weird and wonderful homes prove. As the popularity of panic rooms is on the rise and TikTok videos of secret rooms gain millions of views, creating a covert space has gone from an eccentric whim to a must-have house feature. Discover these hidden hideouts from reading nooks tucked into wardrobes to a safe room lurking behind a fireplace – and more. Click or scroll to see 12 secret rooms hidden in plain sight...
Surefire Ways to Get Customers to Review Your Business
When homeowners look for a remodeling specialist, there are a few key factors that influence their decision. Images of your past projects are important, as is, perhaps, the price you quote, but one of the main ways to inspire confidence is through client reviews. If you’re unsure of how to prompt customers to leave a glowing testimonial, read on for some tried and tested tips from professionals on Houzz. Consider the Benefits Wondering whether it’s worth pursuing clients for a testimonial?
5 Ideas to Open Up a Windowless Bathroom
4. Have Multiple Mirrors Mirrors in unexpected places really help to expand the space, especially near the ground, where they let the floor stretch out (you can also create the look by using mirror for bathroom toe kicks or closet doors). Also notice how this bath and the one in the previous photo have glass doors instead of a curtain for maximum openness. A fixed glass panel with a swing door is one of my go-tos, even with a standard tub installation.
15 All-Time-Favorite Houzz Photos Shared by Readers
Since Houzz’s debut, more than 20 million photos of professionally designed homes and yards have been uploaded to the website and app, providing endless design inspiration. We wanted to know which ones readers love the most. So to mark Houzz’s 10th anniversary this month, we asked readers to share their all-time-favorite photos and tell us why they adore them. Here are 15 photos and corresponding comments that express a shared appreciation for the work of our professional community. 1.
Before and After: 13 Dramatic Kitchen Transformations
Many people want to change their kitchen, whether because it functions poorly, their taste has evolved or they’ve purchased a home in someone else’s style. If you’re looking for inspiration, check out these 13 kitchen transformations. Some of the kitchens go from wood cabinets to white, others have updated wood cabinets, and still others combine styles for a two-tone or eclectic look. Perhaps you’ll find your kitchen soul mate here. 1.
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